Funding Scoreboard
We build product-by-product. Each phase funds the next.
How the Scoreboard Works
1. Product-Funded Development: Unlike VC-backed startups that burn cash, we assume zero debt. We only build the next prototype when the community has funded the materials.
2. The Handbook is the Product: Buying a Thiosphere™ Handbook ($29-299) is the primary way we raise capital. 100% of profit goes directly into this scoreboard.
3. Linear Sequencing: We cannot skip steps. Saunosphere™ (wood) teaches us lessons required for Ergosphere™ (HVAC), which is required for Immosphere™ (Sensing), which is required for Agrosphere™ (Automation).
Current Status: Community Funded
We are 100% independent and funded by our users. No VC, no debt. Our "Angel Round" is crowdsourced through the Lifetime Pass. Buying a pass today funds the prototypes for tomorrow (Saunosphere™, Ergosphere™, Agrosphere™) and validates the market for open hardware.
Future Vision: StartEngine
We aim to democratize not just construction, but ownership. We are planning to launch a regulated equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine (or similar platform). Our goal is to allow our builders, partners, and early supporters to own a piece of Thios + Co. and share in our long-term success.
Strategic Partnerships
If you are an angel investor or industry partner interested in accelerating the adoption of open source modular hardware, we would love to start a conversation.
Contact UsInnovation Partnership
We are proud to partner with Tropologic to apply biological thinking to our open hardware IP strategy.
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