Introduction
Zelgor is an interactive entertainment company launching a unique media franchise, called the Noobs. An army of outlandish aliens exploring the Universe, the Noobs look to follow the path of Angry Birds, a billion dollar IP, by disrupting the $150B Global Games Industry. As the Noobs rise in popularity, they plan to invade the world of shows, movies, merchandise, and beyond.
Backed by famous venture capitalist Tim Draper, co-creator of Guitar Hero, Kai Huang, and the founders of napster, the Zelgor team brings real-world experience building successful games like The Sims, Bioshock Infinite, and Dungeons & Dragons Online, and more.
Market Opportunity
In 2018, video games eclipsed TV and streaming to become the most profitable sector of digital entertainment. Mobile games, in particular, are the most prominent and fastest-growing sector of the over $159B Video Games Industry, due to many high-profile success stories. Games like Candy Crush Saga, Clash of Clans, and Pokémon Go, have individually generated over a billion dollars in lifetime revenue. At its peak, Pokémon Go brought in as much as $2.5 million in a single day. Each of the companies behind these games reached multi-billion dollar valuations within two years of launching only a single game.
Zelgor
Zelgor is using the world of mobile games as a launch pad for our first media franchise, the Noobs. Rovio used this strategy to turn the Angry Birds franchise into 4.5 billion game downloads across 12 games, 1.8 billion consumer products sold, and a $500M box office movie franchise. In similar fashion, we’ve positioned the Noobs to leverage success on mobile by expanding into merchandise, shows, movies, and more.
We combine the unique feel of the Noobs with mobile games that are designed to instantly engage users yet also providing long term goals and social experiences. By introducing them to the world through mobile games, we’re putting the Noobs on the fastest path to becoming a multi-billion dollar media franchise. As they rise in popularity, Zelgor will be uniquely positioned to rapidly grow our business by launching the Noobs into other forms of entertainment while also creating new original media franchises with similar potential.
Noobs in Space
Our first game, Noobs in Space, is the world’s introduction to the Noobs IP. Led by their outlandish leader, Major Noob, the Noobs are perpetually flying around the universe, exploring new planets, and dodging wacky obstacles along the way. Players collect and purchase new Noobs, UFOs, outfits, and additional digital goods as they explore the Universe.
Coming Soon to iOS App Store & Google Play Store
NoobTubes
A natural sequel to Noobs in Space, NoobTubes is the story of the Noobs discovering Earth. The game connects to the real world and enables players to battle over territories like AT&T Stadium, the Eiffel Tower, and even your backyard. The battles are highly immersive and spectator friendly, giving them a more competitive, Esport-like potential.
Coming Soon to iOS App Store & Google Play Store
Business Model
Our goal is to build games with a strong life-time value, while at the same time generating revenue in an effective but non-intrusive manner. Zelgor games are free to download, which makes it easy for anyone to try them out and share the fun with their friends. Within each game, players can spend money on virtual items like new Noobs, UFOs, costumes, and other fun virtual goods.
Additionally, we plan to generate revenue by integrating sponsored content and non-intrusive in-game ads and building strategic franchise partnerships to create Noob branded merchandise. As the Noobs IP continues to grow in popularity, we’ll expand our games to additional gaming consoles (PC, Xbox, Playstation) and expand our content into other multimedia platforms, including TV and movies.
Virtual Goods for Sale:
- Character and avatar customization with costumes, skins, and accessories
- Social and shareable content, such as dances, stickers, and emotes
- Season passes which unlock additional game content for the player
- In-game currency, Sugar Cubes and Noob Berries
Royalties, Licensing, & Partnerships:
- Expansion of NoobTubes IP to additional game consoles (PC, Xbox, Playstation)
- Animated shorts and mini-series
- Feature films and television shows
- Strategic franchise partnerships to create Noob branded merchandise and consumer packaged goods
- Licensing Zelgor’s real world map technology to third party game publishers and app developers
Royalties, Licensing, & Partnerships:
- Expansion of NoobTubes IP to additional game consoles (PC, Xbox, Playstation)
- Animated shorts and mini-series
- Feature films and television shows
- Strategic franchise partnerships to create Noob branded merchandise and consumer packaged goods
- Licensing Zelgor’s real world map technology to third party game publishers and app developers
Leadership Team
John Fanning Jr. graduated from the University of Miami in 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship. John was part of the inaugural class of Draper University, founded by venture capitalist Tim Draper. While at Draper University, John finished in one of the Venture Capital Pitch Competition’s top spots for his GPS-based mobile video game idea. He also led his team to be named the first-ever Draper University Champions. This idea became the launch point for John founding Zelgor Inc.
Phil is a veteran software developer, with more than 13 years of game development experience. He spent three years working at Ghost Story Games, building cutting-edge analytics and game balance systems for an unannounced title. Previously, Phil worked on Dungeons & Dragons Online, under Warner Brothers Game Studios. His early years in the game industry include working with Sega and Marvel on The Incredible Hulk. He also spent three years working on The Sims with Electronic Arts.
Spencer Bramson's prescient pulse on popular culture and passion for cultivating unique experiences has enabled him to create some of the most innovative brand engagement campaigns for the world's top consumer packaged goods and technology companies, including Milky Way, Spotify, Google, Blackberry, Procter & Gamble, Mazda, Thomson Reuters, and Ford Motors. After founding his first agency at 19 years old, he quickly rose to the top of his peers in Boston and Los Angeles, leading him to receive multiple awards.
Before joining Zelgor Games, Will held the title of Lead Engineer and Evil Genius at OtherSide Entertainment. He led the development of Underworld Overlord (Gear VR and Oculus GO) (a Mobile VR & Oculus game) and Underworld Ascendant, released on both Xbox One and PS4. Will was also an integral team member at Warner Brothers Games, where he helped develop Dungeons and Dragons Online. Will holds a degree in Game Development and Simulation Programming Technology from the New England Institute of Technology.
Andres Gonzalez is an award-winning Game Designer with over 12 years of experience. As Lead Designer at Ghost Story Games, Andres spent six years spearheading the vision and systems design for their latest game. Andres also previously worked at Irrational Games as the Lead Designer on BioShock Infinite DLC (Downloadable Content) and Lead Combat Designer on Bioshock Infinite.
Major Noob is the outlandish leader of the Noobs. Previously an average grape Noob, no one is quite sure how or when Major Noob came into power. Then again, Noobs aren’t the types to ask those kinds of questions! Major Noob is extremely enthusiastic about exploring the universe and working with top notch Science Noobs to develop wacky new alien technology. Prove yourself to Major Noob and you just might receive your very own Noob Ship!
Noobs in the Works
The Trickster
The Leader
The Support
Investors
Tim Draper is a top global venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network. The firms’ investments include Coinbase, Robinhood, TwitchTV, Skype, Tesla, Baidu, SpaceX, and many others. He also created Draper University of Heroes, which has launched entrepreneurs who have built 350 companies, including Zelgor Games, NVision (sold for $275 million), and crypto leaders QTUM.
Shawn Fanning is a famous American computer programmer, entrepreneur, and angel investor. In 1999 he developed napster, the first popular peer-to-peer ("P2P") file-sharing platform. The company eventually sold to Best Buy for over $100 million. His success as an entrepreneur led to him becoming a talented angel investor, participating in early-stage financings for high profile companies, including the seed investment in Uber.
Kai Huang is a Venture Partner at Idea Bulb Ventures. He is the co-founder and ex-CEO of RedOctane and the co-creator of the Guitar Hero video game franchise, acquired by Activision in June 2006. Kai was also co-founder and CEO of Adux Software, a software company developing solutions for the server appliance market. Kai holds a BA in Computer Science from the University of California at Berkeley.
Nolan Bushnell is a technology pioneer, entrepreneur, and scientist. He is best known as the founder of Atari Corporation and Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time Theater. Over the past four decades, Bushnell has founded numerous companies, including Catalyst Technologies, the first technology incubator; Etak, the first car navigation system whose mapping is still the basis for car navigation systems today; Androbot, a personal robotics company; and ByVideo, the first online ordering system.
Mike Dornbrook served as COO at Harmonix Music Systems for 12 years. Harmonix's most famous product, Guitar Hero, has earned critical acclaim and sold over $3 billion in sales. Rock Band, Harmonix's next franchise, hit $1 billion in sales in just over one year. Mike serves as a Venture Partner & Investment Committee Member at Converge Venture Partners.
Larry W. Sonsini is internationally recognized for his expertise in the areas of corporate law, corporate governance, securities, and mergers and acquisitions. He has been instrumental in many of the financings, IPOs, mergers, acquisitions, and other key transactions of Silicon Valley and beyond. Larry has served on a number of advisory boards and committees, including the SEC's Advisory Committee on Capital Formation and Regulatory Processes.
Closing Statement
With two games in development and backed by Tim Draper, Shawn Fanning, and Kai Huang, Zelgor Inc is strategically positioned to take over the world of mobile games and beyond. Now we’re inviting Netcapital Investors to share in our success as the Noobs prepare to embark on their maiden voyage into the deepest depths of the Universe.
News and Updates
Media and Interviews
Use of Proceeds
If the offering's maximum amount of $535,000 is raised:
| Use | Value | % of Proceeds |
|---|---|---|
| Game Development | $120,000 | 22.4% |
| Management Salaries | $150,000 | 28.0% |
| Software | $60,000 | 11.2% |
| 3rd party vendors | $148,785 | 27.8% |
| Marketing | $30,000 | 5.6% |
| Intermediary fees | $26,215 | 4.9% |
Terms
This number includes all funds raised by the Company in this round on Netcapital. This is an offering of Common Stock, under registration exemption 4(a)(6), in Zelgor Inc. This offering must reach its target of at least $10,000 by its offering deadline of July 31, 2021 at 12:59am ET. If this offering does not reach its target by the offering deadline, then your money will be refunded.
If the offering is successful at raising the maximum amount, then the company’s implied valuation after the offering (sometimes called its post-money valuation) will be:
Financials
These financial statements have been reviewed by an independent Certified Public Accountant.
SEC Filings
The Offering Statement is a formal description of the company and this transaction. It’s filed with the SEC to comply with the requirements of exemption 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act of 1933.
We’re also required to share links to each of the SEC filings related to this offering with investors.
- Form C on February 27, 2020
- Form C/A on April 10, 2020
- Form C/A on June 1, 2020
- Form C/A on July 6, 2020
- Form C/A on August 13, 2020
- Form C/A on September 11, 2020
- Form C/A on September 28, 2020
- Form C/A on October 6, 2020
- Form C/A on November 2, 2020
- Form C/A on November 17, 2020
- Form C/A on November 20, 2020
- Form C/A on December 4, 2020
- Form C/A on December 4, 2020
- Form C/A on December 9, 2020
- Form C/A on December 28, 2020
- Form C/A on January 13, 2021
- Form C/A on January 28, 2021
- Form C/A on February 10, 2021
- Form C/A on February 24, 2021
- Form C/A on March 25, 2021
- Form C/A on April 15, 2021
- Form C/A on April 19, 2021
- Form C/A on April 30, 2021
- Form C/A on June 28, 2021
- Form C-U on September 13, 2021
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- May 30, 2024Hello Netcapitalists, 2023 was a year of...
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- Dec 29, 2022Zelgor 2022 Year in Review Hello...
- Aug 10, 2022Zelgor Summer Investor Update Hello...
- Dec 9, 2021Zelgor reaches over 10,000 downloads in Noobs...
- Oct 11, 2021Zelgor Inc Successfully Sells Out Raise on...
- Jul 31, 2021Primary offering finalized, selling shares
- Jun 23, 2021Zelgor launches first mobile game stability...
- Apr 16, 2021Hello Netcapitalists! In celebration of...
- Jan 28, 2021We have now reached $250,000 raised from over...
- Nov 3, 2020Hi Netcapital Investors! With 2020 being such...
- Jul 24, 2017Primary offering finalized, selling shares
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