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VISION
THE PROBLEM
Within LA County’s $150 billion performing arts and entertainment industry, adequate studio space is in short supply—impacting approximately 500,000 workers and delaying productions and creative projects. Creative production has evolved, but the spaces that support it have not. In a growing experience-driven economy, creators need more than just four walls—they need environments designed for modern rehearsal, production, and collaboration.
WHY CREATE + DWELL SOLVES IT
CREATE + DWELL plans on solving the industry’s shortage of professional creative environments and is positioned for the experience economy. Our space combines premium rehearsal and production spaces with integrated technology—streamlining booking, improving access, and elevating the creative experience from start to finish.
WHY NOW
Demand for immersive, flexible creative environments is accelerating, while quality studio inventory remains limited, fragmented, and outdated. CREATE + DWELL exists to build equitable, technology-enabled creative spaces that empower artists, strengthen cultural economies, and ensure the arts remain a sustainable and accessible livelihood in a rapidly evolving world.
MARKET
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$150B US performing-art/dance entertainment market
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Shortage of space effects 400K professionals in LA County
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Rapid growth in immersive experiences and production sectors
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Rising demand for tech-integrated flexible creative workspaces
OPPORTUNITY
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There is a high demand, but low supply in rental spaces
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Little to no tech integration in regards to booking and creation
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No centralized creative hub
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Most studios lack versitle spaces
OPPORTUNITY
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Turnkey, tech-driven rental studios with AR, projection mapping,
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Premium location: Burbank entertainment corridor
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Experienced team spanning choreography, architecture, public relations, and strategy
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Scalable model positioned for expansion into major U.S. creative cities
TRACTION
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Over 20 signed LOIs from potential customers, signaling significant demand and early market pull.
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Preliminary partnerships with architectural and tech design firms
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Strong inbound interest from brands, performers, and content creators
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Property locations under review in Burbank
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Raise: $3.5M Seed — Two-Part Capital Strategy
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$2.5M — Buildout + Infrastructure: Burbank flagship buildout, technology + production infrastructure
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$1.0M — Business Operations: Staffing, marketing, launch + working capital
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Expansion Strategy: Burbank flagship → Las Vegas + New York locations
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$10M + potential annual system-wide revenue across LA, Las Vegas + New York
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Long-Term Exit Strategy: Potential sale or strategic acquisition of Las Vegas + New York locations while retaining the Burbank flagship