Not sure you will get a full answer from this.
Let's just say previous projects did not appear to workout too well just throwing money at the problem.
It is best to think of Starmaker as a passion project. He does get lots of help for assets from people like Doc.
But the soul focus is always going to be on Roundscape and I am sure furanh will not be going home empty handed for all the art work involved.
But it is not just money, it is also finding someone who shares an identical vision.