ANTE Roadmap – From Seed Funding to Series A
From Kickstarter to scale—here's how we're building the future of competitive gaming, one milestone at a time.
Month 0
Kickstarter Launch
Month 13
Break-Even Target
Month 21
Series A Ready
The Ask
$650K
Seed funding to build, launch, and scale the platform that will redefine competitive gaming
Use of Funds Breakdown
Infrastructure
24% — $155,000
- AWS GameLift dedicated servers
- Multi-game server infrastructure
- Cloud hosting & auto-scaling
Headcount
22% — $142,000
- Stipends (M0-M11)
- Full salaries (M12+)
- Equity-aligned team compensation
Legal & Compliance
15% — $95,000
- Skill-based gaming legal framework
- Multi-state compliance setup
- Legal opinion & KYC systems
Marketing & G&A
11% — $70,000
- Creator acquisition campaigns
- Community building & events
- General operations
API Development
8% — $50,000
- ANTE Arena API
- Developer portal & docs
- Third-party integrations
DevRel & Partnerships
5% — $35,000
- Third-party developer onboarding
- Publisher relationship building
- Strategic partnerships
Contingency Buffer
16% — $103,000
Reserved for unexpected expenses and runway extension. Ensures operational flexibility, protects against unforeseen challenges, and provides strategic optionality during the critical path to Series A readiness.
Multi-Year Growth Trajectory
Conservative projections based on 1-6% conversion rates with 85%+ gross margins at mid-tier entry points.
| Metric | Year 1 | Year 3 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAU (End of Year) | 1,500 | 25,000 | 100,000 |
| Total Matches | 11,000 | 750,000 | 3,000,000 |
| Total Revenue | $850K | $10.7M | $42.8M |
| Total Expenses | $720K | $6.4M | $21.4M |
| EBITDA | $130K | $4.3M | $21.4M |
| Operating Margin | 15% | 40% | 50% |
Key Insight: Year 1 focuses on volume ($10 tier), with tier migration driving blended average from $77 to $120-140/match by Year 3 as $25-$100 tiers represent 20-25% of total volume.
TAM / SAM Breakdown
Total Addressable Market
Global opportunity
Serviceable Addressable Market
Realistic Y1-Y3 target
M21 Target: 5,000 MAU represents 2-5% penetration of reachable SAM—achievable with focused creator partnerships.
Feature Comparison
ANTE generates 100x revenue per match vs 1v1 platforms ($7-$700 net vs $0.70).
| Feature | ANTE | Repeat.gg | Checkmate | Battlefy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Genre Support | ||||
| Multi-Tier Entry ($1-$100) | ||||
| Creator Revenue Share (3%) | ||||
| 24/7 Platform-Hosted | ||||
| Server-Side Verification | ||||
| Instant Automated Payouts | ||||
| 50-100 Player Lobbies |
Key Differentiation: No competitor offers creator-organized, multi-tier wagering across Battle Royale, Tactical, and Hero Shooter genres with instant automated payouts.
Every great journey begins with a single step.
We're building something that will change how competitive gamers play, earn, and connect. Join us on this path—from vision to reality.
Development Phases
Foundation
Development
Beta Launch
Public Launch
Growth
Learn About Our Kickstarter
Our Kickstarter campaign launches April 2026. Explore backer tiers, exclusive rewards, and stretch goals.
Early Supporter
Exclusive beta access + founder badge
Creator Partner
Priority ANTEcreator program enrollment
Founding Member
Lifetime platform benefits + recognition
11 tiers from $1 to $5,000 with exclusive rewards
What Success Looks Like
Month 15
Platform fully operational with sustainable revenue
Month 21
Ready for institutional investment and scaling
Beyond
The standard for skill-based competitive gaming