The startup operates a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that utilizes smart contracts and coded automation rules to facilitate collaboration between liquidity providers and market makers. By implementing a token-based voting process, the platform enables communities to organize and make decisions without centralized control.
Funding
$50.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
+5Founders
Product
Problem
Many crypto startups, regardless of their stage, struggle with navigating customer development, refining product strategy, and expanding their crypto network, which are critical for success in the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. Early-stage teams often need guidance in capturing market opportunities, while later-stage teams require expertise in crypto-native areas like token economics and regulations.
Solution
Alliance is a crypto accelerator and founder community that provides startups with funding, mentorship, and access to a network of top-tier builders. The program offers a structured curriculum including lectures, 1:1 mentorship, and weekly check-ins, culminating in a Demo Day where startups present to leading VCs and angels. Alliance assists early-stage teams with customer development and product strategy, while providing later-stage teams with expertise in token economics, regulations, and go-to-market strategies. The accelerator aims to help startups expand their crypto network, connect with potential partners, and refine their fundraising efforts.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes all crypto startups, regardless of their stage, including both early-stage teams needing assistance with customer development and later-stage teams seeking expertise in crypto-native areas. The accelerator also supports startups with varying degrees of crypto involvement, including fintechs, payment APIs, and AI products.
Features
- $450k funding upon admission at a $5M post-money valuation via SAFE with a token side letter
- Two-week in-person onboarding in New York City followed by a 10-week fully remote program
- Access to a community platform with founder-only forums and perks
- Weekly lectures from successful crypto founders sharing their experiences and learnings
- 1:1 mentorship from Alliance mentors focusing on product, go-to-market, and fundraising
- Weekly check-ins to maintain accountability and gain insight on overcoming potential blockers
- Demo Day presentation to leading VCs, angels, and experts, with potential coverage from TechCrunch