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Could you invite my team to your company in USA to discuss in your company and see how to move on these projects . Please get back to me as soon as possible ,Tks Best regards/jinguo ren","author_name":"Jinguo Ren","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-05-18T02:16:34Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-205479","answers":[{"id":205862,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:205862","answer":"Thank you for reaching out. What questions do you have?","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-05-20T23:54:20Z"}]},{"id":221495,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:221495","question":"This closes in 10 days. You should post an update.","author_name":"BENJAMIN STARK","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-10-08T16:01:05Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-221495","answers":[{"id":221879,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:221879","answer":"We will be extending the raise. Our quarter update will be posted once its ready.","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-10-11T19:21:46Z"}]},{"id":215426,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:215426","question":"Nice Concept, My wife and I are interested in investing in this company. Have concerns about your revenue projections also will like to have more information on your past year financials, interested in investing with significant amount. Thank you in advance for this information.","author_name":"Donald Mader","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-08-15T22:24:17Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-215426","answers":[{"id":215473,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:215473","answer":"Hey Donald, Thanks for reaching out. Feel free to stop by and see our tech in person if you are planning a visit to Chicago. In the meantime, let me know if you want to jump on a call, or E-mail me all your questions and concerns. Fahim@lightartvr.com","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-08-16T01:41:29Z"}]},{"id":206660,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:206660","question":"As you know the first Top Gun movie was a big success. The 2 Top Gun movie is now out and everyone expects that one to also be successful . You company might be able to do a ride along with a fighter pilot from Saudia Arabia or another Muslim nation . You could make a VR experience from that.","author_name":"BENJAMIN STARK","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-05-27T22:34:53Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-206660","answers":[{"id":208264,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:208264","answer":"We usually produce custom content based on a specific client needs but that's worth looking into. Thanks!","author_name":"Muhammad Bayazid","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-06-13T22:55:15Z"}]},{"id":206659,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:206659","question":"Any updates on a deal with the parks in the UAE? Any updates on anything?","author_name":"BENJAMIN STARK","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-05-27T22:09:49Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-206659","answers":[{"id":208266,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:208266","answer":"We are currently in negotiations with a perfect park in the UAE. We will post any updates here.","author_name":"Muhammad Bayazid","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-06-13T22:56:24Z"}]},{"id":334655,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:334655","question":"Can I buy a video from you?","author_name":"Lila Fazilova","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-06-01T10:09:21Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-334655","answers":[]},{"id":302363,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:302363","question":"I provided email however i never received any update even email provided. could provide your contacts so i will contact you.","author_name":"Mahmadruzi Shoev","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-02-16T19:59:36Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-302363","answers":[{"id":302365,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:302365","answer":"Hi Mahamadruzi, would you please provide your email here again?","author_name":"Muhammad Bayazid","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-02-16T20:44:37Z"}]},{"id":279455,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:279455","question":"Any update on project?","author_name":"Mahmadruzi Shoev","votes":0,"created_at":"2024-03-22T19:43:18Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-279455","answers":[{"id":279501,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:279501","answer":"We send out monthly updates, please send your email address if you are not receiving any.","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":0,"created_at":"2024-03-23T04:48:05Z"}]},{"id":232431,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:232431","question":"Is there potential for any groups to be sensitive to a digital recreation of Mecca or other sacred sites?","author_name":"Cody Heisinger","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-01-27T00:23:29Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-232431","answers":[{"id":232483,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:232483","answer":"Hi Cody, Since we started showing our content in 2018 we had no incidents were anyone was not happy with what we are doing. To be clear, Muslims have no issues at all with the digital recreation of Mecca or other sacred sites. The sensitivity is usually in visualizing prophets which we don't do or, in telling Islamic stories inaccurately, which we've been very careful with from day one. FYI, we've been approved (and even sponsored) by the Ministry of Hajj \u0026amp; Umrah in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in the UAE, the Ministry of Communication in Malaysia. In addition to being approved by dozens of reputable Muslim scholars around the world. Best,","author_name":"Muhammad Bayazid","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-01-27T17:59:22Z"}]},{"id":227248,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:227248","question":"The investment term is SAFE .When can i have equity If im an investor now? What is the exit strategy?","author_name":"Wael Alghamdi","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-11-30T17:47:01Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-227248","answers":[{"id":228345,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:228345","answer":"Simple Agreement for Future Equity convert at a pricing round, acquisition, merger, or IPO. We are creating content and expanding our reach.","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-12-12T05:07:30Z"}]},{"id":206658,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:206658","question":"When do you expect to close this funding round?","author_name":"BENJAMIN STARK","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-05-27T22:07:57Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-206658","answers":[{"id":208299,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:208299","answer":"We are still meeting with potential investors, so the funding round would close once we hit our goal or by the deadline of the raise per WeFunder requirements.","author_name":"Muhammad Bayazid","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-06-14T03:28:56Z"}]},{"id":198714,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:198714","question":"I really love this idea. How did you get access to these holy sites, and how were you vetted to gain access to and film these areas? Is there 'approvals' you obtained before hand from the locations and the participants? Posted releases and the like?","author_name":"Kevin Shah","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-30T01:44:14Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-198714","answers":[{"id":199429,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:199429","answer":"Hi Kevin, thank you! All of our productions are done in CG, so there was no need for any physical access/approvals to the holy sites. Actually, the majority of our productions showcase those holy sites back in the day 1400 years ago so filming isn't really an option :) And that's what makes us special, telling the backstory of the most sacred literature and taking our audience to otherwise impossible locations!","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-04-02T23:28:12Z"}]},{"id":197807,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:197807","question":"I understand that your major target at this point is the Middle East (GCC countries specifically), but I want to know apart from Middle East where else do you plan to expand? Also, are there any future tie ups in the education sector that you'll be exploring?","author_name":"A N","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-24T06:33:53Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-197807","answers":[{"id":198187,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:198187","answer":"Thanks for asking Amatul. The MENA region is just the beginning, but we also plan to expand in Turkey, Malaysia, and Indonesia since they are heavily populated We are also finalizing a pay-per-view program for every Islamic school in the USA, Canada, and the UK.","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-26T11:48:19Z"}]},{"id":196459,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:196459","question":"Could you please tell us more about your revenue? Who bought from you? Do you have recurring revenue or on-time transactions through contracts? Are you operating the space through your contracts or are your buyers operating the attraction? Thank you","author_name":"Lea C","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-15T05:29:33Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-196459","answers":[{"id":197278,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:197278","answer":"Hello Lea, As of now, most of our revenue came from a one-off custom content production for the government of Qatar. Other sources of revenue are from rentals and exhibitions that we do. We are in the process of creating a revenue-sharing model and hope to implement it soon as covid restrictions fade out. Our clients would be the operators and purchase the equipment and we will supply the content and tech support in exchange for a percentage of the ticket sales. I am currently in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia as a guest to showcase our VR at the Jeddah Superdome for the Hajj conference.","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-21T05:30:13Z"}]},{"id":196228,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:196228","question":"what is the funding goal , target amount for this round.","author_name":"BENJAMIN STARK","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-14T11:07:00Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-196228","answers":[{"id":197279,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:197279","answer":"Hello Benjamin, We will Cap this round at $1.07M, however, we may end the round sooner if our sales targets are reached.","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-21T05:31:15Z"}]},{"id":195323,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:195323","question":"1) What does revenue projections look like for next 5 years? I could not find a slide on it. 2) I see that company is already profitable, do you anticipate it to be same going forward? 3) what does exit strategy look like, IPO or acquisition? If acquisition then what type of companies will be prime candidate for acquiring this company?","author_name":"Varun Gupta","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-06T19:08:02Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-195323","answers":[{"id":195412,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:195412","answer":"Thanks for reaching out. 1. We do not have rev projections for the next 5 years. 2. No, last year we did a custom 1 off deal with the government, and we are using those funds to grow our core business. 3. Most likely an acquisition from a company based in the gulf region.","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-07T18:55:25Z"}]},{"id":195269,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:195269","question":"Can you please share your expansion plans, particularly for this year?","author_name":"Varun Gupta","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-05T19:37:42Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/light.art.vr#question-195269","answers":[{"id":195294,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:195294","answer":"Hello Varun, thank you for asking. Our plans this year is to expand in the Middle East, specifically targeting the UAE to license our content and major attraction to one of the major parks. Once successful, this will serve as a marketing tool and a proof of concept. We are currently in talks and will be submitting a proposal later this month to one of the major parks.","author_name":"Fahim Aref","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-03-06T12:03:23Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Can you please share your expansion plans, particularly for this year?","answer":"Hello Varun, thank you for asking. Our plans this year is to expand in the Middle East, specifically targeting the UAE to license our content and major attraction to one of the major parks. Once successful, this will serve as a marketing tool and a proof of concept. We are currently in talks and will be submitting a proposal later this month to one of the major parks."},{"question":"1) What does revenue projections look like for next 5 years? I could not find a slide on it. 2) I see that company is already profitable, do you anticipate it to be same going forward? 3) what does exit strategy look like, IPO or acquisition? If acquisition then what type of c...","answer":"Thanks for reaching out. 1. We do not have rev projections for the next 5 years. 2. No, last year we did a custom 1 off deal with the government, and we are using those funds to grow our core business. 3. Most likely an acquisition from a company based in the gulf region."},{"question":"what is the funding goal , target amount for this round.","answer":"Hello Benjamin, We will Cap this round at $1.07M, however, we may end the round sooner if our sales targets are reached."},{"question":"Could you please tell us more about your revenue? Who bought from you? Do you have recurring revenue or on-time transactions through contracts? Are you operating the space through your contracts or are your buyers operating the attraction? Thank you","answer":"Hello Lea, As of now, most of our revenue came from a one-off custom content production for the government of Qatar. Other sources of revenue are from rentals and exhibitions that we do. We are in the process of creating a revenue-sharing model and hope to implement it soon as covid restrictions fade out. Our clients would be the operators and purchase the equipment and we will supply the content and tech support in exchange for a percentage of the ticket sales. I am currently in the Kingdom ..."},{"question":"I understand that your major target at this point is the Middle East (GCC countries specifically), but I want to know apart from Middle East where else do you plan to expand? Also, are there any future tie ups in the education sector that you'll be exploring?","answer":"Thanks for asking Amatul. The MENA region is just the beginning, but we also plan to expand in Turkey, Malaysia, and Indonesia since they are heavily populated We are also finalizing a pay-per-view program for every Islamic school in the USA, Canada, and the UK."}]}}}