Operational Sponsorship Proposal
Drop 01.
Raptor.
Raptor.
5DM Raptor — R01 · June 2026 · Confidential
The Product
| Construction | FOTL Heavy Premium Cotton 230gsm |
| Detail | Eagle Logo Embroidery + Branded Neck Label Print |
| Colorways | 6 — Natural Cotton, White, Graphite Grey, Black, Brown, Mineral Blue |
| Retail Price | ₱850 |
| Status | Live. Initial orders confirmed. Production active. Public launch imminent. |
What the Raptor Represents
The 5DM Raptor is the first physical artifact of the BE 5DM™ framework — a proprietary perceptual system created by David Kaus under 5DM Studios™. Built on four pillars: Perception, Disruption, Signature Impact, and Infinity Thinking. Every detail of the Raptor was passed through that framework before it shipped. Six colorways. Each one a terrain. Each terrain a different operating position within the same philosophy.
For the wearer — Worn by those who chose depth over default. The Raptor is what that looks like on the outside.
For the sponsor — Drop 01 is the opening chapter of a brand built on proprietary IP, a pre-built narrative universe, and a four-phase revenue model. Sponsoring this run is an inside position on the first physical proof of concept of a brand that was built before the market knew it needed it.
For the sponsor — Drop 01 is the opening chapter of a brand built on proprietary IP, a pre-built narrative universe, and a four-phase revenue model. Sponsoring this run is an inside position on the first physical proof of concept of a brand that was built before the market knew it needed it.
The Deal
| Capital In | ₱32,400 |
| What It Funds | 75-unit production scale run |
| Launch Window | 3-week public launch |
| Return | ₱43,740 |
| Premium | +35% above capital |
| Timeline | Within 30 days of public launch |
| Future Position | First right of refusal on Terrane’s next formal capital raise, at terms informed by the Manus brand valuation |
Why the Return is Real
75 units × ₱850 = ₱63,750 at full sell-through
75 units × ₱850 = ₱44,625 at 70% sell-through
Combined drop revenue at 70%: ₱57,925
Sponsor return: ₱43,740 — covered at 70% sell-through.
Pre-orders confirmed. Production active.
The drop happens. The question is only the scale.
Brand Valuation
Manus Pre-Revenue Brand Valuation
Conducted June 2026 · Quantitative multi-method assessment · Pre-revenue weighted average
| Berkus Method | $2,750,000 |
| Cost-to-Duplicate | $1,000,000 |
| Scorecard Method | $8,662,500 |
| Weighted Average | $4,137,500 |
The Cost-to-Duplicate figure ($1,000,000) represents the floor — what a competitor would need to spend to rebuild Terrane’s IP, systems, and narrative architecture from scratch. The future position in this deal is anchored to this valuation. First right of refusal on the next raise means entry at today’s terms, before the market prices it.
What This Is and Is Not
Not This
Equity
Partnership
Creative Involvement
Operational Control
This
Defined capital in
Defined return out
Future option at today’s valuation
Inside position on Drop 01
This position closes when the production order is placed.
David Kaus
Founder, Terrane™
Author, PII™ · BE 5DM™
5DM Studios™
Author, PII™ · BE 5DM™
5DM Studios™
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