INVEST IN THE COMPANY BEHIND THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, AND MORE.
We’re a proven, $100M+ entertainment company with a legacy of turning original ideas into multi-billion-dollar franchises. From number one hits The Walking Dead to Invincible, we work with creators and their fans to build lasting cultural phenomena that shape the $300B global entertainment industry¹. Invest today and become part of building the next wave of iconic intellectual property.
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Investment Highlights
Since our first offering in 2022 (which generated $18 million+ from over 7,000 investors), we have:
Increased our valuation 25% to $625M
The Walking Dead has helped drive over $10B in revenue and market cap gains, including $1B+ for comics, games and novels at its peak in 20152.
Invincible Season 2 became the #1 revenue generating title on Prime Video globally and launched at #1 in 104 countries, with Season 3 out now, and Season 4 announced
Launched the Energon Universe--our reimagined TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE comics shared universe—breaking multiple Hasbro sales records and selling over 4M+ copies to date.
Expanded our most highly skilled leadership team to date, coming from companies like Wondery, Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Warner Bros., Disney Animation, CBS, and DC Comics
Established a growing games studio with top talent from the industry (one game in progress, two to come)
Launched our international TV slate with the first seasons of Heart Attack (FujiTV), VAKA (Prime Video Nordics), Dime Tu Nombre (Prime Video Spain) and more set to be released in 2025 and 2026.
OWN A PIECE OF THE $300B ENTERTAINMENT MARKET
Invest NowOwn a piece of the $300B Entertainment Market
The global entertainment market is projected to surpass $300 billion by 2025¹. From comic books to VR, we have all the cards to dominate this space.
OUR 3 STEP FORMULA FOR SUCCESS: THE WHEEL OF AWESOME
Launch
intellectual properties in low-cost but high-quality formats like comics, podcasts, and tabletop games
Popularize
through mass media like TV and film
Monetize
in video games, merchandising, live events and emerging media
We’ve redefined how Hollywood operates—achieving what media giants do with a fraction of the overhead.
Beyond our flagship franchises, we control a vast and growing library of hundreds of IP, fueling a scalable model for building the next generation of hits. That’s why top creators bring their biggest ideas to us first.
Our “Wheel of Awesome” in Action
The Walking Dead
#1 most watched cable show of all time
The Walking Dead has helped drive over $10B in revenue and market cap gains, including $1B+ for comics, games and novels at its peak in 20152.
The most successful original entertainment franchise created this century: #1 serialized show on Netflix, #3 most watched overall (source: Owl & Co.)
330 episodes made across 7 live action series broke multiple audience records
10M+ viewers per episode for 75 straight weeks
80M episodes of Telltale’s: The Walking Dead video game series
Invincible
#1 revenue generating title on Prime Video globally (Q2 2024)
Debuted at #1 on Prime Video all three seasons; S2 was #1 in 104 countries
#7 in global viewership out of 36,000 series across streaming and linear TV (season 2)
Three seasons now available on Prime Video, with Season 4 announced
Season 3 cast includes star studded newcomers Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Kate Mara (House of Cards) to name a few, joining lead Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh, Gillian Jacobs, and Seth Rogen
100% Certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes (Seasons 2 & 3)
Video game collaborations with Ubisoft, Fortnite, and more in development
“Arguably the best cast on television”
Comics
Doubled our comics business between 2023 – 2024
In 2024, sold over 4.5M books generating over $23M in retail revenue
Launched the Energon Universe, a reimagined TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE shared universe, resulting in the two most successful Hasbro comic book launches to date.
$4M+ raised in GI JOE: A Real American Hero Kickstarter, the most funded comics Kickstarter ever
Comics sold in over 30 territories and in 22 languages, generating $3M in recurring revenue
Proven licensing and publishing success model with Hasbro, Universal, and LEGO
Video Games
In house development, international publishing, and ARR from physical releases
In house games studio being built by industry veterans from Activision Bilzzard, Electronic Arts, Amazon Games, and more
$333M from Telltale’s The Walking Dead game; 80M units sold
Goodnight Universe 2024 Tribeca Game Award Winner; Closer the Distance BAFTA 2022 VR Game of the Year Winner
2M units sold of VR Game The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners
Building a proprietary in-house game based on Invincible, with two additional games in development
AIMING BEYOND THE STRATOSPHERE
Even after creating some of the top-ranked, top-selling franchises in the world, our journey has only begun. We have cemented ourselves as a global entertainment company.
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A DEEP AND EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT TEAM
Our heroes don’t wear capes. Meet the creative minds driving our legendary business and franchises.
DA oversees operations, creative development, and strategic initiatives for the company. A prolific producer of The Walking Dead, Invincible, and other hit franchises, he developed Skybound’s “Wheel of Awesome” model to transform IP into multi-platform successes. David is a Harvard graduate, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2021), and member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.
A celebrated comic creator, Kirkman is best known for The Walking Dead, an Eisner Award-winning series that became a global phenomenon as AMC's highest-rated drama and the foundation for a massive franchise spanning TV, games, and merchandising. Kirkman’s work has inspired adaptations such as the Outcast series on Cinemax and the Invincible film and animated series with Amazon. His diverse comic portfolio includes Fire Power, Oblivion Song, Die!Die!Die!, and Negan Lives, highlighting his continued impact on storytelling across media.
Jon brings over two decades of experience in video game venture capital and corporate development. He has led major investments, co-founded Foundation 9 Entertainment (one of the largest independent game developers), and currently runs two gaming-focused funds. Jon is a Harvard graduate and a leader in scaling creative ventures across media platforms.
Gregg oversees financial and accounting activities, including operations for its subsidiary, 5th Planet Games. With over 20 years of digital media experience at companies like Wondery, Machinima, and Warner Bros., he brings deep financial expertise to the team. Sulak holds a BA from UCLA and an MBA from Wharton.
Ned holds strategic oversight across all legal and business affairs and works closely with creators and their intellectual properties to extend creator story IP to platforms including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. Recognized as an industry trailblazer, Sherman is a sought-after expert in the digital and entertainment industries with 25 years of experience focused on dealmaking, legal issues, venture capital, growth strategies and M&A.
Jeff comes to Skybound with over three decades of experience in M&A, partnerships, and strategy within the media & entertainment and technology sectors, and most recently held the position of Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at Electronic Arts (EA) where he successfully completed transactions expanding EA’s global studio footprint, enhancing EA’s Mobile, Sports, and Entertainment portfolios, and bringing new talent, IP, and technology to the company. Notable transactions include the acquisitions of Respawn Entertainment, the creators of Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Star Wars: Jedi & Fallen Order; Codemasters’ racing portfolio, including the highly acclaimed F1 Racing; and the addition of many other fan favorite games such as Golf Clash, Design Home, Covet Fashion, and Super Mega Baseball.
Lizzie is an expert on performance-focused business ecosystems. She founded Collective Gain, an executive coaching and leadership company that partnered with some of the nation's top brands to activate their talent and optimize team outcomes. In her role as the Head of People & Performance at Skybound she, is brings a people and profit-centered approach to HR that combines a deep understanding of business strategy with what ignites people to actualize their full potential.
Rick has been instrumental in developing some of Skybound’s most recognized IP in exclusive partnerships with Sony Pictures Television (Classified), Universal Pictures, and Audible (Impact Winter). He is well known for his award-winning production and development projects like Netflix’s hit series Locke & Key, SyFy’s Wynonna Earp (which won the People’s Choice award for Best Syfy/Fantasy series of 2018 and 2020), Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, a co-production between BBC America and Netflix, Scare PewDiePie for YouTube Red, and feature films Mr. Right and Spare Parts.
Sean manages Skybound’s publishing business, including a comic book catalog of over 60 original titles, including bestsellers The Walking Dead and Invincible. He’s also created licensing partnerships with LEGO, Universal, and Hasbro, including the smash-hit Energon Universe, the Robert Kirkman-led shared universe combining Transformers and G.I. Joe. Sean is also the co-creator/writer of the Eisner-nominated comic Gasolina, with artist Niko Walter.
Prior to joining Skybound, Chris spent 10 years at Activision Blizzard in Commercial and Product Management roles for the Warcraft and Diablo franchises. Paulson’s decade long career in games publishing at Activision Blizard spanned more than a dozen launches including record-breaking game launches for Diablo IV, which delivered $666 million in the games’ first five days; Diablo Immortal, the biggest launch in the franchise’s history with 10 million installs in the first week; and World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, the fastest selling PC game of all time (3.7 million launch day copies).
Two-time Emmy-winning producer Marge Dean leads Skybound’s animation studio, overseeing original content development, including Invincible for Amazon Prime. Known for building animation pipelines, she has redesigned studios for Warner Bros. and Mattel and previously led Crunchyroll Studios. Marge is a recognized leader in the global animation industry.
Glenn oversees several lines of the TV business, including live action, unscripted, international, and anime. Prior to joining Skybound, Geller was president of Gansa|Gordon Productions (known for multi-award-winning show Homeland) and was responsible for the development of projects targeted for streaming, cable and broadcast. He also held key positions at CBS, overseeing and developing a number of highly acclaimed, award-winning primetime shows for the studio likeYoung Sheldon and SWAT, and Emmy-nominated late night series The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. In other roles at CBS, Geller oversaw combined network/studio current department for more than 30 primetime series on CBS, The CW, and cable, including critically-acclaimed Jane the Virgin and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, multiple Emmy-winning series Mom and The Good Wife, How I Met Your Mother, and television’s #1 franchise NCIS
Dan oversees the company’s robust gaming business. He works closely with the industry’s leading publishers, developers and investors to extend Skybound’s IP into mobile and console games. Prior to joining Skybound, Dan ran worldwide business development for Foundation 9 Entertainment, the largest independent videogame developer in the world creating franchise- based video games on every major platform. During this tenure he helped close over 60 major video game deals including Killer Instinct and Strider.
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FAQs
Why invest in startups?
Regulation CF allows investors to invest in startups and early-growth companies. This is different from helping a company raise money on Kickstarter; with Regulation CF Offerings, you aren’t buying products or merchandise - you are buying equity in a company and helping it grow.
How much can I invest?
Accredited investors can invest as much as they want. But if you are NOT an accredited investor, your investment limit depends on either your annual income or net worth, whichever is greater. If the number is less than $124,000, you can only invest 5% of it. If both are greater than $124,000 then your investment limit is 10%.
How do I calculate my net worth?
To calculate your net worth, just add up all of your assets and subtract all of your liabilities (excluding the value of the person’s primary residence). The resulting sum is your net worth.
What are the tax implications of an equity crowdfunding investment?
We cannot give tax advice, and we encourage you to talk with your accountant or tax advisor before making an investment.
Who can invest in a Regulation CF Offering?
Individuals over 18 years of age can invest.
What do I need to know about early-stage investing? Are these investments risky?
There will always be some risk involved when investing in a startup or small business. Typically the earlier you get in, the more risk that is present. If an early stage company goes out of business, your ownership interest could lose all value. You may have no or limited voting power to direct the company due to dilution over time. You may also have to wait about five to seven years (if ever) for an exit via acquisition, IPO, etc. Because early-stage companies are still in the process of proving the commercial viability of their products, services, and business model, nothing is guaranteed. That’s why startups should only be part of a more balanced, overall investment portfolio.
When will I get my investment back?
The Common Interests (the "Units") of Skybound Holdings LLC (the "Company") are not publicly-traded. As a result, the Units cannot be easily traded or sold. As an investor in a private company, you typically look to receive a return on your investment under the following scenarios: the Company gets acquired by another company; or the Company goes public (makes an initial public offering). In those instances, you typically receive your pro-rata share of the distributions that occur, in the case of acquisition, or you can sell your Units on an exchange. These are both considered long-term exits, taking approximately 5-10 years (and often longer) to see the possibility for an exit. It can sometimes take years to build companies. Sometimes there will not be any return, as a result of business failure.
Can I sell my Units?
Units sold via Regulation Crowdfunding offerings have a one-year lockup period before they can be sold under certain conditions.
Exceptions to limitations on selling Units during the one-year lockup period:In the event of death, divorce, or similar circumstance, Units can be transferred to:
• The company that issued the securities
• An accredited investor
• A family member (child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse or equivalent, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships)
What happens if a company does not reach their funding target?
If a company does not reach their minimum funding target, all funds will be returned to the investors after the close of the offering.
How can I learn more about a company's offering?
All available disclosure information can be found on the offering pages for our Regulation Crowdfunding offering.
What if I change my mind about investing?
You can cancel your investment at any time, for any reason, until 48 hours prior to a closing occurring. If you’ve already funded your investment and your funds are in escrow, your funds will be promptly refunded to you upon cancellation. To submit a request to cancel your investment please email: info@dealmakersecurities.com
How do I keep up with how the company is doing?
At a minimum, the company will be making its required periodic filings with the SEC and posting on its website an annual report, along with certified financial statements. Those should be available 120 days after the fiscal year end. If the company meets a reporting exception, or eventually has to file more reported information to the SEC, the reporting described above may end. If these reports end, you may not continually have current financial information about the company. The company will also typically send out investor newsletter updates to announce any major news.
What relationship does the company have with DealMaker Securities?
Once an offering ends, the company may continue its relationship with DealMaker Securities for additional offerings in the future. DealMaker Securities’ affiliates may also provide ongoing services to the company. There is no guarantee any services will continue after the offering ends.