Web3 Fundraising in Focus: The Truth Behind Consumer vs Infra Investment
By Robert Osborne | X | LinkedIn | Eunika Sot | X | LinkedIn Apps vs Infra…or Infra vs Apps Everything you know about Web3 fundraising is probably wrong. The ongoing tug-of-war between infrastructure and consumer-facing projects has become one of the industry’s longest-running narratives. The prevailing sentiment, as suggested by the X post from […]
2024 in Review: Fundraising in Web3
Author: Robert Osborne | X | LinkedIn A View From The Top Web3 Fundraising Market Overview In 2024, crypto markets experienced mixed performance. While Bitcoin reached new all-time highs following the January BTC ETF approval, the broader market struggled post-halving (see also Bitcoin Halving. The Four Year Cycle Is Dead). Market volume increased substantially early in the year, […]
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…