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Deal Structures for Creators

As a creator, you have three types of Deal structures available: income-based structures that let investors participate in your earnings, and an equity-based structure if you're building a company. You can choose to share earnings from your creative work only, from all income sources, or offer equity in a future venture.

Every structure can be customized. As you adjust terms, you'll see a Deal Summary update in real-time.

Disclosure: PersoniFi is not a financial advisor or broker. Deal terms are not financial or legal advice. Ensure compliance with your legal and personal circumstances.


PersoniFi FlexShare

Investors participate in your future earnings—both in-creator and non-creator

How it works: A single Income Contract with two components. Investors receive a share of your earnings from your creative work and any non-creator income (side businesses, consulting, etc.). Each component has its own terms.

Contract components:

ComponentWhat It Covers
In-Creator Income ContractEarnings from your creative work (content revenue, sponsorships, brand deals, music/art sales)
Non-Creator Income ContractEarnings from ventures, work, or opportunities outside your creative career

Customizable terms (In-Creator):

TermDescription
Cap (#)Maximum total payout from in-creator earnings
Min Threshold ($)Minimum annual income before sharing kicks in
Rate (%)Percentage of in-creator income shared with investors
Years (#)Duration of the in-creator income contract

Customizable terms (Non-Creator):

TermDescription
Cap (#)Maximum total payout from non-creator earnings
Min Threshold ($)Minimum annual income before sharing kicks in
Rate (%)Percentage of non-creator income shared with investors
Years (#)Duration of the non-creator income contract

Best for: Creators who want to raise funding against their full earning potential—both inside and outside their creative work. Gives investors broader exposure to your success.


PersoniFi FlexShareUpside

Investors participate in your creative earnings only

How it works: An Income Contract focused solely on your creative career earnings. Your non-creator income stays entirely yours. Optionally, you can add a royalties component.

Contract components:

ComponentWhat It Covers
In-Creator Income ContractEarnings from your creative work only

Customizable terms:

TermDescription
Cap (#)Maximum total payout from in-creator earnings
Min Threshold ($)Minimum annual income before sharing kicks in
Rate (%)Percentage of in-creator income shared with investors
Years (#)Duration of the income contract

Optional addition:

TermDescription
Royalties (%)Ongoing percentage of specific revenue streams (e.g., music royalties, licensing, merchandise)

Best for: Creators who want to keep non-creative earnings separate. Investors are betting specifically on your creative career upside.


PersoniFi SAFE

Equity in your future companies—for creators building a business

How it works: A single Equity Contract covering companies you start in the future. If you're a creator who's also building (or planning to build) a business, this lets investors participate in that equity upside.

Contract components:

ComponentWhat It Covers
Equity ContractSAFE in any company you found within the time limit

Customizable terms:

TermDescription
Equity (%)Percentage equity in future companies
Years (#)How long future-equity rights apply
Rights (0–4)Investor rights level

Best for: Creators who are also entrepreneurs—building a product, launching a brand, or starting a company around their creative work. Investors get equity upside rather than income share.


Which Should You Choose?

Consider this...Choose...
You want to raise more and offer investors broader exposureFlexShare
You want to protect non-creative incomeFlexShareUpside
You have music, licensing, or merchandise revenueFlexShareUpside with Royalties
You're building a company (product, brand, startup)PersoniFi SAFE
You want income-based funding with no equity given upFlexShare or FlexShareUpside

Tip: Most creators choose FlexShareUpside because it keeps non-creative earnings protected. Add Royalties if you have significant licensing or merchandise potential. If you're building a real company, PersoniFi SAFE may be more attractive to investors.

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