Example milestone plan
An example plan for a esports team dream with a goal of CN¥100,000. Backers fund the whole goal, but each milestone's money stays held until you post the proof and Backers release it.
Milestone 1
CN¥30,000 · 30%
Build core player setups
Post itemised hardware receipts, setup photos and a compatibility checklist, hiding account details and device serial numbers.
Milestone 2
CN¥25,000 · 25%
Establish team practice
Share an anonymised practice schedule, coaching records and connectivity test summaries without revealing private player accounts.
Milestone 3
CN¥25,000 · 25%
Prepare tournament attendance
Post entry confirmations, travel plans if needed and a roster readiness checklist with player consent and private data hidden.
Milestone 4
CN¥20,000 · 20%
Document competitive campaign
Share match records, published results where available and a team review explaining equipment use and future practice priorities.
- 01
Build your dream
Write your story, add photos and set milestones as a private draft. When you are ready, publish with a monthly membership; every dream is reviewed before it goes live.
- 02
Reach Backers who want to help
Published dreams appear in the swipe feed, where Backers browse by category, save the ones they like and chat with you before they give.
- 03
Get paid as you deliver
Each backing is split across your milestones. Post proof when a step is done; Backers release their share and you receive it after the platform fee.
Budget example
A typical cost split for a esports team dream in Shenzhen, shown in CNY. Backers are charged the equivalent in US dollars.
Example goal
CN¥100,000
- Player hardware and peripheralsCN¥40,000 · 40%
- Coaching and practice facilitiesCN¥25,000 · 25%
- Tournament travel and attendanceCN¥20,000 · 20%
- Connectivity and entry costsCN¥15,000 · 15%
What you receive
- Backers give
- CN¥100,000
- Platform fee (15%)
- −CN¥15,000
- You receive
- CN¥85,000
How Backers are protected
14-day review per milestone
When proof is posted, each Backer has 14 days to release their share or ask for more. Money not released in time goes back to the Backer.
15% fee, deducted — never added
Backers pay exactly what they choose. The 15% fee comes out of each backing: CN¥1,000 gives the Dreamer CN¥850. The fee is kept if money is returned.
Gifts, not shares
Backings are gifts. No shares, equity, interest or repayment, and Dreamers keep full ownership. Nothing on cohero is an investment or a loan.
Risks to plan for
- R1
Hardware mismatch
Different player setups can create performance or compatibility problems. Test the intended configuration before bulk purchases and include replacement peripherals within the hardware budget.
- R2
Roster changes
A player leaving can disrupt practice and event eligibility. Set a roster confirmation checkpoint before entries and keep travel commitments tied to the confirmed competition lineup.
- R3
Connection instability
Unreliable connections can undermine remote practice and online matches. Include network testing in the practice milestone and budget for a suitable shared venue where the plan requires one.
Questions and answers
Do Backers receive a share of tournament winnings?
No. Backings are gifts, with no shares, equity, interest or repayment. Explain tournament participation as the team’s funded activity and use match records as proof, not an offer to distribute any future prize money.
Who can fund a esports team dream in Shenzhen?
Anyone with a clear goal, honest milestones and the proof to show for them. Every dream is reviewed before it goes live to keep the feed safe for Backers.
Can a remote team raise funds without a gaming house?
Explain where players practise and what shared costs actually exist. Individual setup evidence, a coordinated practice schedule and connection checks can demonstrate readiness without presenting a dedicated team house as necessary.
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