🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

04 Dec 2023 16:06

🌐 Xircus: Innovating Web3 with No-Code Ease!

Exciting news, InnMind family! One of our Accelerate program alumni, Xircus, is revolutionizing Web3 with their no-code dApp platform, and they've just been spotlighted on HackerNoon!

What makes Xircus stand out?

No-Code Flexibility: Empowering anyone to build and deploy dApps in minutes.
Infinite Scalability: Designed for growth without limits.
... and much more! (read the Hackernoon's post).

Their journey from InnMind Accelerate to gaining industry acclaim is a testament to the power of innovation and community!

🤝 Connect with Xircus founders for partnership or fundraising

🔍 Learn more about InnMind Accelerate program

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

02 Dec 2023 14:59

Seriously: are we on a bull market?!

According to ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, yes we're 🤯 😎

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

01 Dec 2023 12:12

💲 Ready to diversify your portfolio with tier 1 projects?

We've just launched our first fractional deals in our private channel, and now you can step up to the big leagues, investing in top projects alongside the whales. The entry threshold is much lower, starting at just $5k!

💵Available lots include:

LayerZero
Fuel
Berachain

🔍Don't waste time! Join now for detailed deal information, analytical reports, and other valuable insights!

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

01 Dec 2023 09:16

🎧 Drumroll, please... 🥁

We've launched the Web3 Beyond the Buzz InnMind's podcast on both Spotify and iTunes! 🚀

It's for you, busy web3 bees, sitting down to read blog and news is a luxury. No need to glue your eyes to a screen; just pop in your earbuds while you conquer the day. Whether you're driving a car, hitting the gym, walking your furball, or jet-setting across the skies, we've got your back with the crispest web3 insights and our stellar blog posts - all in your ears. 🏋️‍♂️🐕✈️🚗

And hold onto your hats, because it’s not just about convenience. We're lining up exclusive podcast episodes with Web3 & crypto insiders, so expect some epic brain-picking sessions and behind-the-scenes stories that you won't hear anywhere else! 🌟

Tap into our episodes now and transform your active moments into a treasure trove of startup gold:

🎧 Listen on Spotify | 🎧 Listen on iTunes

🤝 And hey, spread the love, will ya? 💖 If our podcast adds a sparkle to your day, give it a shoutout to your network. Every click, share, and like rockets us to new heights – and we're here for it, thanks to the rocket fuel you provide! 🚀

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

29 Nov 2023 16:14

LIVE Crypto VC Pitching Session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayY_PJW2LmQ

Join and watch the best selected web3 startups, pitching to VCs in pre-bull market conditions for fundraising.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

28 Nov 2023 18:45

Fresh new Techstars Web3 Startup Digest, revealing Binace's CZ Regulatory Drama and other major crypto news in November 2023.

Read

Hot web3 startups featured there:

👉 Joba Network, a job/gig marketplace to build credit and onchain reputation that is borderless. Empowering people for a more flexible future of work.

👉 NOLUS Protocol, a Semi-permissioned protocol on Cosmos SDK, introducing DeFI leasing to Money Markets.

👉 Storm Trade, a new DEX on the TON blockchain, offering diverse asset trading and providing users with seamless on/off ramping services.

➕You can find more information about these and other emerging web3 startups on InnMind.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

28 Nov 2023 09:38

🔔 Binance Settlement - Takeaways for Crypto Startups!

InnMind's latest blog dissects the recent Binance & CZ settlement, and what it means for every crypto startup.

🔑 Essentials:

Impact Analysis: how the settlement reshapes regulatory expectations.
Startup Strategies: actionable advice for startups to navigate these new norms.
Risk Mitigation: compliance and adaptive business models in the current crypto climate.

🌐 An essential read for all in the crypto space to stay informed and prepared: https://blog.innmind.com/binance-settlement-a-wake-up-call-for-crypto-startups/

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

26 Nov 2023 10:07

Founders, you are NOT Alone! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VKG55ZLsfTc
🤗

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

24 Nov 2023 12:27

SuperdDAO, that shut down its operations earlier this year, released a candid "Lessons Learned" post. They raised a whopping $11.5M and then decided to shut down. Their reason? The market wasn't big enough. 🤔


1️⃣ Market Size or Strategy?: They claim the crypto infrastructure space limited their growth. But is that the whole story? Was there room to pivot or capture a wider audience? Sometimes, what's shared publicly is just the tip of the iceberg.

2️⃣ Crypto's Real Impact: SuperDAO observed that crypto might stay primarily in financial apps, not broadening much into other real-world verticals. It’s a perspective, but the web3 world is full of surprises and rapid shifts... Don’t we know it?

3️⃣ The Art of a Graceful Exit: They claim the decision to close wasn't about failure but strategic foresight. Shutting down isn't easy, and it’s commendable they chose to return the remaining funds. But let's remember, every story has its untold chapters.

🔍 They've gone open-source with their work – from DAO platforms to wallet analytics and even HR docs. Definitely worth checking out for practical tools and insights!

👉 Here’s our takeaway: Remember, the real lessons are often between the lines. Understand your industry deeply, think critically, and learn to read between the lines. That’s where the true insights lie.

Stay sharp and skeptical, founders. We're in a complex game! 💪

Here's the post by SuperDAO CEO: https://superdao.notion.site/Superdao-Lessons-Learned-5a96317faec84bdfabe793ff3aa8bbfa

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

22 Nov 2023 19:34

🔥 Just dropped: Our latest article on Web3 Fundraising! 🌐

Struggling to pitch to Web3 investors? We've got you covered with real insights and strategies that work, even in a bear market. 💡

🔑 Key Takeaways:

- Understand VC psychology: Know what drives their decisions.
- Articulate your value: Make your startup stand out.
- Craft a compelling pitch: Tell your story with clarity and impact.

But that's not all... 🌟

✨ We've included exclusive tactical & strategic advice from seasoned crypto VC investors (Waterdrip Capital, Stratified Capital, Insolvent Capital, DeepWaters Capital, etc.), VC analysts and founders who've successfully navigated fundraising during tough times.

🔗 Dive deep into the art of pitching in the Web3 world: https://blog.innmind.com/pitching-to-web3-investors-best-practices/

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

21 Nov 2023 14:15

🔥 LIVE AMA w/ InnMind Founders: Fundraising, Bizdev & Leadgen in Web3 🔥

Join us this week for an exclusive sneak peek into InnMind's new tools designed to supercharge your web3 business. Our LIVE AMA session with the founders is your opportunity to discover new features, learn optimal platform usage for fundraising, bizdev, and leadgen, and directly influence our platform's future with your feedback.

What to expect:

- First look at innovative features on InnMind platform.
- Direct impact on development with your input.
- Engage with founders to enhance your web3 ventures.

Secure your spot now for FREE — space is limited to ensure quality interaction.

Note: There will be NO live stream. To join the in-depth conversation, register for the Zoom event via the link below
👉 https://app.innmind.com/events/invite/2023/10/23/yHqxWNzN7d6meAfGt

Can't wait to see you there this Thursday! ❤️

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

16 Nov 2023 15:52

When you hear the term "Tier-1 investors" 🤨

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

15 Nov 2023 16:17

🔥 NEW in our Knowledge Base: the "Web3 Growth & Funding Toolkit".

If you're building in Web3, this is your go-to resource. Compiled from useful sources by Alex Sly from Star Protofol, it's packed with real, actionable tools and contacts.
No fluff, just stuff that works.

Inside, you'll find:

📎 Smart growth tools tailored for Web3 startups.
📎 A goldmine of over 150 blockchain grants.
📎 Direct contacts of 100+ active VCs in the Web3 realm.
📎 A list of crypto KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) to connect with.

👉 Download for FREE here: Web3 Growth & Funding Toolkit

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

14 Nov 2023 10:55

🚀"Top 10 Active Web3 Venture Capital Firms in 2023".

🔍 Last quarter, we brought you the top 20 VCs braving the bear market. This quarter, we're back with an updated, in-depth look at the movers and shakers in the Web3 investment world.

🔗 Read the full article here

🤝 Looking to connect with these top VCs? Discover how InnMind can be your bridge to these industry leaders. Join us for our next pitch session and get your project in front of the eyes that matter!

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

08 Nov 2023 14:30

"Equity or Token raise?" – that's the question we often get asked.

Designing tokenomics at the very early stage of your startup (if it's not a blockchain infrastructure project) often makes no sense. But what if potential investors continue asking for token metrics and details?

🎥 In this exclusive snippet from InnMind Accelerate's private Q&A with investors, the founding partner at Mulana Capital cuts through the noise: Don't force a token if it doesn't fit your project's stage or strategy. Equity might just be your smart move.

🚀 BTW, this is just a glimpse of the actionable insights available to startups in our Web3 accelerator cohort.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

04 Dec 2023 10:54

🤢 Your fundraising pitch deck still sucks??

Check out our latest blog with pitch deck templates and real examples from successful startups 👇

💡 Templates Galore: Get hands-on with ready-to-use layouts.
💡 Success Stories: Draw inspiration from decks that won big funding: Coinbase, CoinList, Revolut, N26, and others...

Transform your pitch deck from meh to wow now: https://blog.innmind.com/start-fundraising-with-the-right-pitch-deck/

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

01 Dec 2023 17:44

🌐 Join the Premier Web3 Event of the Winter in Berlin!

📅 Mark your calendars for December 4th as the Next Block Expo kicks off in Berlin, gathering the brightest minds in Web3 under one roof!

🔥 What to Expect:

- Top industry giants like Animoca Brands, Coinbase, Polygon, Binance, and Internet Computer Protocol.
- Exclusive spaces for startups in the Startup Demo Zone and Web3 Gaming Zone.
- A Pitch Arena for startups to present to top investors, including Robby Yung from Animoca and Miko Matsumura from gumiCryptos.
- A thrilling Trading Battle with a €10,000 prize pool, sponsored by SimpleFX.
- Prestigious awards in 6 categories celebrating leading Web3 companies.

🎟️ Secure your spot now and enjoy a 10% discount with our promo code: InnMind10

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

01 Dec 2023 12:12

Umm... A nice opportunity to get prepared for the upcoming bull 🐮 run!

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

30 Nov 2023 09:08

🤖 Web3 to Save Humanity from AI Apocalypse?

Vitalik's "monster post" has set the tech world ablaze with talks of AI's unchecked march toward superintelligence.

It's not just tech leaders but everyday thinkers who are now pondering: Could AI's ascent demand a decentralized counterbalance?

Dive into deeper implications of merging AI with Web3's decentralization in our newest blog post & find out how Web3's principles could architect a future where AI empowers rather than overpowers.

👉 Read: AI and Web3: Vitalik Buterin on Decentralized AGI & Future Tech

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

29 Nov 2023 11:40

So many people are scared by recent AI developments, being even horrified by the superintelligent AGI's threats to humanity... ☠️ and here's where web3 technologies can save us all. 👼

It's not a SciFi story, it's a takeaway from the recent "monster post" by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, and his perspectives on how to mitigate those existential threats by merging AI with the decentralization concept, avoiding giving too much power to one government, one corporation, or a small group of people.

I doubt you'll have time to read the whole text (which is probably the longest read we could digest this year). But wait just a bit:

InnMind team is already crafting a thoughtful summary with the main takeaways for you in our new blog post! 😉

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

28 Nov 2023 15:05

💵"Top Blockchain Networks Ranked by Funds Raised YTD"

(c) Data collected by Coinseeker

1️⃣ EOS Network Foundation stands tall with a colossal $60M funding led by DWF Labs.

2️⃣ Scroll smoothly rolls in $50M, with Polychain Capital & Variant taking the investment lead.

3️⃣ Berachain locks in $42M Series A, championed by Polychain Capital.

4️⃣ Sei Network leaps with a $30M boost, joined by Multicoin Capital & Jump Crypto.

5️⃣ ZetaChain captures $27M, with Jane Street betting big.

6️⃣ Taiko Labs resonates a $22M win, orchestrated by Sequoia Capital.

7️⃣ Blast makes a $20M impact, supported by Paradigm & Standard Crypto.

8️⃣ Monad Labs seeds success with $19M, courtesy of Dragonfly's lead.

9️⃣ Omni Network gathers $18M, with Pantera Capital & Hashed chipping in.

🔟 Metatime clocks in $11M Seed funding, led by Yildiz Tekno GSYO.

1️⃣1️⃣ Neutron shines with $10M, co-led by Binance Labs & CoinFund.

1️⃣2️⃣ LayerAI smartly layers $10M Series A, led by DWF Labs.

1️⃣3️⃣ Radix plants a $10M flag, steered by DWF Labs.

1️⃣4️⃣ Conflux Network flows with $10M, led by DWF Labs.

1️⃣5️⃣ IOST secures $10M in a strategic round from BitValue Capital.

1️⃣6️⃣ Over Protocol raises an $8M round, with SK Inc.

1️⃣7️⃣ Fhenix rises with a $7M Seed from Multicoin Capital.

1️⃣8️⃣ Dymension carves out $6.7M in private funding, led by Big Brain Holdings.

1️⃣9️⃣ Artela crafts a $6M Seed round, led by Shima Capital.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

27 Nov 2023 14:26

Just got this charming HODL Mood candle 🕯 from a thoughtful crypto investor on InnMind, and it's already fueling our resolve to stay the course. 💪

To our fellow web3 founders and crypto investors: whether you're charting candles 🕯 or just need to lighten the mood, remember that the right mindset (and scent!) can ignite the path to the moon. 🚀

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

25 Nov 2023 10:10

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🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

23 Nov 2023 10:04

if you didn't yet read our recent article about pitching to web3 and crypto VC investors, highly recommend you doing so!

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

21 Nov 2023 17:51

👆Web3 startup founder, trying to reach the Product-Market-Fit.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

17 Nov 2023 14:38

... meanwhile, in Hackernoon: https://hackernoon.com/layerzeros-hype-train-a-deeper-look-into-defis-cross-chain-tech

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

16 Nov 2023 12:33

🔰 Maximize Investor Engagement

Founders, a simple yet powerful tactic to strengthen investor relations is sending a crisp, monthly update. This small effort can significantly boost their engagement and confidence in your venture. Here’s what to include:

☑️ Metrics & KPIs: Present clear data on your startup's performance. Highlight growth trends and milestones in user acquisition, transaction volumes, or any other key metrics relevant to your domain.

☑️ Financial Snapshot: Offer a straightforward Profit & Loss summary. Transparency in finances builds trust and can spark constructive feedback.

☑️ User Activity Insights: Share user engagement trends. In the volatile crypto market, this data is crucial for understanding market fit and user behavior.

☑️ Product Evolution: Update on new features, UI improvements, and tech advancements. In the fast-paced world of web3, staying ahead technologically is key.

☑️ Company News: Inform about marketing initiatives, partnerships, team growth, or PR achievements. Showcase your startup’s dynamic progress.

☑️ Investment Updates & Future Plans: Share any new funding, strategic shifts, or roadmap updates. Investors need to be in the loop about where you’re heading next.

☑️ Milestones & Celebrations: Highlight achievements that energized your team. It humanizes your startup journey and shares positive vibes.

☑️ Seeking Guidance: Don’t hesitate to ask for advice or specific support. Investors can offer more than capital; their experience and network are invaluable.

Keep your investors close and informed, and they'll be more likely to support you through the ups and downs of your startup journey!👆


🌟 PS: Connect with active crypto VC investors and angels on InnMind, and track new contacts in the Connection Dashboard 🆕

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

15 Nov 2023 13:06

🚀 New Beta Feature Launch: Connection Hub. Connecting Web3 Professionals!

🌐 At InnMind, we understand that the key to success in web3 isn't just about what you know — it's about WHO you know. That's why we're thrilled to introduce the Connection Hub, your direct link to founders, investors, launchpads, service providers, mentors, advisors and other professionals in the web3 world.

✨ Why is this important?

The Connection Hub is the most straightforward way to network with real web3 professionals — investors, startup founders, protocols, and more.

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Send Requests Easily: Reach out to industry experts with a simple click.
2️⃣ Share Key Info Directly: Exchange Telegram handles, Calendly links, or emails right away.
3️⃣ Direct Communication Post-acceptance: Once your request is accepted, you'll gain direct access to their contact details. No middleman, no delays.

🔗 We're not here to lock you into yet another platform's messaging system. Our mission is to connect the dots, open doors, and empower founders to accelerate their business and fundraising endeavors.

💡 Beta Special: Dive in and test drive the Connection Hub! Your feedback will help us get better and become your handy business tool.

👉 Check it out now https://app.innmind.com/connections and start connecting with active web3 entrepreneurs!

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

13 Nov 2023 11:35

Is Layer Zero really Decentralized and Secured?

It is not a random question. Amidst the buzz around Layer Zero's $293.3M funding and $3B valuation🤯, concerns linger over its security and decentralization (see Twitter and Medium).

But there's a new player turning heads: EYWA Protocol.

🌐 EYWA (eywa.fi), with a modest $5M+ in VC funding, is already a game-changer. Boasting 120+ validators in PoA and 700+ in PoS (Roll-DPos Consensus), it's not just a protocol; it's a cross-chain powerhouse with unmatched decentralization and security. Cherry🍒 on a cake: start partnership with Curve Finance with access to $300M+ of liquidity.

💡 BIG CASH doesn't always mean better. EYWA proves that resourcefulness and smart decisions can lead to extraordinary outcomes. They're live in mainnet and going for a public launch soon. We're so excited to observe this journey from an InnMind pitch session a year ago to potential unicorn status in the next bull run!

👏 Kudos to EYWA for thriving in a bear market and showing what true innovation looks like. Watch this space - the next big thing in cross-chain tech is emerging right here on InnMind.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

08 Nov 2023 08:47

And a few words from Abdul about today's VC pitch session 📅 that will be live streamed at 4 pm CET. Outstanding selection of web3 startups!