Raising 10% of $3.5M ($350K for 10% ownership) to develop Holo-U-Topia and Cafe, cutting-edge holographic technology while offering a one-of-a-kind sensory dining experience
Holo-U-Topia Entertainment & Educational Center with Smoking Ice Cream Café Spring 2025 Investor Presentation: Funding Request 1- Total Capital Needed:$3.5M with 30% ownership w/ buy-out option. 2 - Angel Investor Needed: $350K with 10% ownership w/ buy-out option.
Holo-U-Topia Entertainment & Educational Center with Smoking Ice Cream Café. Incredible Ice Cream flavors and Unique Healthy Sodas, Waters, and specialty Coffees
Location: Asheboro, NC or Greensboro, NC for flagship location Date: Spring 2025 Presented by: M. Lofton Brown, CEO / Founder, 7spokes Entertainment, LLC
II: Vision & Mission Vision: To become the Southeast's leading destination for immersive educational entertainment and science-themed culinary fun. Mission: To bring wildlife, history, and science to life through cutting-edge holographic technology while offering a one-of-a-kind sensory dining experience.
III: The Concept Hologram Zoo: Immersive 3D holographic exhibits featuring animals, ecosystems, dinosaurs, and marine life.
Education: Curriculum-aligned STEM experiences for schools and families.
Entertainment: Patent and “One-of-a-Kind” hologram interaction, themed zones, birthday parties, and events. New show and attractions added monthly / yearly.
Smoking Ice Cream Café: Liquid nitrogen-frozen treats in a science-themed atmosphere with smoking ice cream and specialty drinks.
IV: Market Opportunity
Growing demand for family-friendly STEM-based experiences.
The experiential retail and edutainment sectors are booming.
Greensboro-Triad Metro: 1.7M residents, underserved in immersive tech attractions and entertainment center – more than any other location in North Carolina.
Asheboro, NC, is near the North Carolina Zoo, which had over 1.2M visitors in 2024 and is projected to have even higher attendance by 2026 to 2030.
Positioned between traditional zoos and modern science centers, major interstates connect North Carolina's 3 largest cities within a 45-minute drive and Sea Gull, NC, the pottery capital of America.
V: Competitive Advantage
Unique Offering: No holographic zoos or smoking cafés in the region.
Dual Revenue Streams: Attraction + food and beverage.
Educational Partnerships: Tied to school curriculums.
Scalable Model: Designed for replication in other cities.
VI: Target Audience
Families with kids (ages 4–14) (15-54 special marketing) (55-75 – Special Rates)
School groups and educators (Elementary to College)
Tourists & weekenders (Partnerships with Chamber and local governments)
Science and Tech Lovers
Local youth groups and birthday parties
Bused in senior groups and extraordinary events.
Coincides with North Carolina Zoo themes and attractions – we feed each other visitors.
More is added each month.
VII: Revenue Streams
General Admission Tickets
Annual Memberships
School Bookings & Educational Programs
Private Events & Birthday Parties
Café Sales
Merchandise & STEM Kits
VIII: Financial Highlights (Year 1 Projections)
Startup Cost: $3.5M
Total Revenue: $2.03M
Tickets: $1.1M+
Memberships: $150K+
Schools: $150K+
Café: $450K+
Events and merchandising: $180K
Break-even:18–24 months
IX: Funding Request
Total Capital Needed:$3.5M
Equipment & Technology: $1.1M
Land/Building purchase or Leasehold Improvements: $1.7M
Café Build-out: $235K
Launch Marketing: $90K.
Staff Hiring/Training: $175K.
Working Capital: $200K
Use of Funds: *Facility build-out, tech installation, hiring, licensing, initial inventory, operations, and all permits.
X: Go-To-Market Strategy
Soft opening for schools and partners
Grand opening event with media coverage
Digital campaign: social media, local influencers, and SEO
Strategic alliances with school districts and local tourism boards
XI: Growth Plan
Year 1-2: Launch in Greensboro or Asheboro, NC, establish brand, optimize operations Year 3-4: Expand to Raleigh or Wilmington Beach, NC, Charlotte, and beyond Year 5: Launch mobile/virtual educational products, merchandise
XII: Meet the Team
M. Lofton Brown, Founder & CEO – An entrepreneur with over 36 years of experience generating more than $10M in revenue. Developed successful partnerships with various media outlets for advertising and sales promotion both locally and nationally through social media, television, radio, and print. Led a new concept in Octopus Marketing that resulted in a 35% increase each quarter in the first year. Committed to the project with significant proven experience and leadership aimed at ensuring profitability and long-term rewards for all involved.
Axiom Holographic, Tech Director – Hologram systems expert
M. Lofton Brown, Education Lead – Curriculum development
M. Lofton Brown, F&B Manager – Café operations and menu design – Over 15 years in the food and beverage industry as a Catering owner, Perfect Settings Catering.
XIII: Why Invest Now?
First-mover advantage in a high-growth sector: New to the United States in 2024, 44 top location cities were already bought in spring 2025.
Community-focused with scalable potential
Experienced team with an unobstructed vision
Strong projected ROI within 2 years
Thank You Contact: M. Lofton Brown, Founder and CEO 7spokes Entertainment, LLC 336-705-2860 [email protected] www.7spokes.com
Let’s build the future of education and entertainment with this “One-of-a-kind” experience! — together!
