Meet the Latest Teams in Outlier Ventures’ Token Launch Program

Supporting Innovation with our Ascent Token Launch Program The Ascent Token Launch Program is Outlier Ventures’ dedicated accelerator for Web3 projects focused on token launches, designed to support startups with established traction as they scale and enter the market with a strong token strategy.  Working closely with each team, our Token Launch team provides strategic […]

10 Principles to Keep in Mind While Launching Your Token

Launching a new token is a complex endeavour, fraught with opportunities and pitfalls. To navigate this landscape successfully, founders need to adhere to key principles to ensure a sustainable and prosperous token economy. This article outlines ten tips for projects embarking on this journey. Prioritise Long-Term Sustainability While the allure of underpricing and getting significant […]

Token Trendlines #1 – Fundraising Deep Dive

Since March 2024, the cryptocurrency market has seen a correction, with altcoins down >50% from peak. While the state of liquid tokens is obvious, the impact is less clear for private deals and token launches. By looking at over 2,000 deals across traditional and token sales, we found that early-stage activity and ticket sizes ($M) […]

SAFE, SAFT, SAFE+T

Since 2014, Outlier Ventures has collaborated with and invested in over 250 Web3 startups through our Basecamp accelerator and Ascent token launch programs. During this period, we’ve encountered numerous Web3 companies seeking to raise from venture capital using various fundraising instruments. These companies…

From Zero to Hero with Token Vesting

Many early Web3 companies are starting with a great idea that aims to revolutionize the decentralized tech world. Even the best innovation requires some form of funding to get started and build the intended flywheel economy. Those self-enforcing ecosystems are often…

Fundraising Market Insights Q3 2023

Outlier Ventures presents the Fundraising Market Insights for Q3 2023, in which fundraising market themes and trends are discussed in light of the broader market.