# Investor Quarterly Report — Q2 2025 | TUSK by VWC

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- Published at: 2025-08-07 20:02:51 UTC
- Updated at: 2025-08-07 20:04:28 UTC

## Author
Jeffrey C Bermant

## Subject
TUSK by VWC

## Content
Prepared for: Investors and StakeholdersCompany Overview: Virtual World Computing, LLC, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, is dedicated to enhancing the internet experience through innovative software solutions. Our sole focus is on TUSK Search and Browser, a freedom-first web browser and search engine designed to combat censorship, bias, and privacy invasions in online search. By providing uncensored results, customizable news feeds, and robust privacy tools, TUSK empowers users to access all sides of information without interference from major tech giants.This report covers key developments, traction, and future plans for Q2 2025 (April–June 2025). We continue to build momentum in our mission to preserve free speech on the internet, with significant progress in marketing, product enhancements, and user growth.Executive SummaryIn Q2 2025, Virtual World Computing made strides in expanding TUSK's user base and features. Influencer marketing campaigns launched with two signed partners, driving awareness and adoption. Product updates, including enhancements to the TUSK Privacy Essentials extension and upcoming Grok AI integration, position us to increase user stickiness and differentiate from competitors like Google and Brave. We are in late-stage negotiations for a $400K investment to fuel growth. Traction remains strong, with month-over-month increases in pageviews for TUSK Search and Gippr AI, reflecting growing demand for unbiased, privacy-focused tools. Future plans include dashboard stats to highlight censorship and privacy benefits, further solidifying TUSK as the go-to platform for digital freedom.Marketing Updates: Influencer CampaignsOur influencer marketing initiatives have officially begun, leveraging high-profile figures to amplify TUSK's message of free speech and anti-censorship. We have secured contracts with two influencers: Omar "Crispy" Avila and Tim Kennedy. These partnerships aim to bring in up to 2 million new users, with compensation structures including upfront payments, monthly cash flows (e.g., $5,600/month for 100K users), up to 10% equity in TUSK's parent company, and a 10% referral bonus for introducing other influencers.Discussions are ongoing with five additional influencers, with expectations of finalizing agreements in the coming quarter. The process involves signing partnership agreements, providing custom tracking links/codes for performance measurement, and enabling influencers to monetize their promotion of TUSK. This strategy transforms influence into income while aligning with our core values of digital freedom.6 Influencers Combined Total: 9,195,691 followersFollower counts are based on publicly available data from X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube profiles as of August 4, 2025.Early feedback from user testimonials in our influencer deck highlights appreciation for TUSK's philosophy: allowing searches with options for left, right, or center perspectives. Endorsements emphasize TUSK as a critical technology for preserving free speech and national values.Product Updates: TUSK Search and BrowserTUSK remains our flagship product suite, including TUSK Search (a censorship-free search engine), TUSK Browser Apps (available on iOS, Android, Mac and Windows), and TUSK for education in schools. Key enhancements in Q2 2025 include:TUSK Privacy Essentials Extension: Now live in the Chrome Web Store, this extension simplifies setting TUSK as the default search engine, reducing friction for users switching from other browsers while preserving bookmarks and passwords. It blocks trackers and enhances privacy, adding significant value to the TUSK brand. Updates are in progress to incorporate features mirroring the full TUSK Browser app, such as advanced anti-censorship tools and customizable feeds.Grok AI Integration In Development: Development is underway to integrate Grok AI as a free option for TUSK users. This undercuts competitors' $30/month fees for similar AI services. We anticipate high interest, with negligible costs due to occasional user engagement, offset by ad revenue and new user acquisition. This feature will position TUSK as a comprehensive, AI-powered free speech platform.Our product philosophy addresses the widespread issue of biased, censored results from major search engines, offering users real stories from trusted sources without suppression.Development and Future PlansWe are committed to continuous innovation to stay ahead in the competitive browser and search market. Future developments include:Adding user dashboard stats similar to other browsers, highlighting TUSK's benefits such as blocked trackers, avoided censorship instances, and privacy metrics. These visuals will reinforce user loyalty and demonstrate tangible value.Gippr AI, our truthful chatbot providing traditional American perspectives, continues despite past challenges (e.g., cancellation by Anthropic). It integrates seamlessly with TUSK, contributing to overall platform growth.Financial UpdatesWe are in late-stage discussions, negotiating the final contract, with an investor poised to commit $400K. This funding will accelerate marketing, development, and user acquisition efforts. While specific financial details (e.g., revenue, expenses) are not disclosed in this report, our Wefunder campaign and prior quarters show consistent progress toward profitability through ad-supported models and premium features.Traction and Growth MetricsTUSK has demonstrated robust growth over the past 12 months (August 2024–July 2025), driven by organic adoption, app store visibility, and early marketing efforts. Based on internal data and historical benchmarks (e.g., 468K monthly pageviews, 80K unique visitors, and 366K browser installs as of early 2024), we have seen steady month-over-month increases.To illustrate:Chart 1: TUSK Search Pageviews (Month-over-Month Growth, Past 10 Months)The following table represents monthly pageviews:Edit imageEdit alt textEdit captionDelete Image(Note: These figures show continued upward trajectory with some fluctuations MoM.)Chart 2: Gippr AI Pageviews (Month-over-Month Growth, Past 10 Months)Gippr AI has rebounded strongly, with pageviews reflecting increased integration and user interest:These metrics underscore TUSK's scalability and market fit, with browser installs now exceeding 400K based on app store data.Risks and ChallengesWhile growth is promising, we face competition from established players and potential regulatory hurdles around privacy and AI. Past issues, such as Gippr AI's cancellation by external providers, though quickly remedied, highlight the need for in-house solutions as we scale.Outlook and Call to ActionQ3 2025 will focus on closing the $400K investment, launching Grok integration, and expanding influencer partnerships. We invite investors to join the free speech revolution at tusksearch.com or tuskbrowser.com. With potential to earn millions on the ground floor, TUSK is poised to challenge Google and deliver substantial returns.For questions or additional details, please contact me at jeff@vworldc.comAgain, thank you for all your support of our efforts to protect Free Speech on the Internet.Best regards,Jeff Bermant