
Alliance DAO
Description
Alliance DAO, formerly known as DeFi Alliance, stands as a prominent Web3 accelerator and founder community dedicated to fostering the growth of early-stage blockchain projects. Based in Chicago, United States, the organization has evolved from its roots in decentralized finance to encompass a broader spectrum of Web3 verticals, including NFTs, gaming, infrastructure, and other innovative applications. Its core mission revolves around providing comprehensive support to ambitious founders, bridging the gap between nascent ideas and successful ventures within the rapidly evolving decentralized ecosystem.
The accelerator program offered by Alliance DAO is highly selective and cohort-based, designed to immerse founders in an intensive environment of mentorship, strategic guidance, and peer collaboration. Participants gain access to a vast network of industry experts, venture capitalists, and seasoned entrepreneurs who provide invaluable insights into product development, tokenomics, fundraising, and go-to-market strategies. As part of its standard investment terms, Alliance DAO typically invests $150,000 in exchange for 5% equity in each accepted project, providing crucial early capital to help startups achieve their initial milestones and attract further investment.
Alliance DAO has established itself as a significant force in the Web3 landscape, boasting an impressive track record of nurturing successful companies. Its alumni network comprises over 100 projects and more than 1000 founders, collectively demonstrating the program's effectiveness in cultivating high-potential ventures. Notably, projects that have emerged from Alliance DAO's cohorts have collectively raised over $1.5 billion in follow-on funding, underscoring the accelerator's ability to identify and propel promising startups toward substantial growth and market impact. The organization continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Web3 by empowering the next generation of decentralized innovators.
Investor Profile
Alliance DAO has backed more than 84 startups, with 14 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $150K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (62%)
- Series A (17%)
- Pre Seed (14%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Initial Coin Offering (1%)
- Series B (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (52%)
- Singapore (15%)
- United Kingdom (11%)
- United Arab Emirates (2%)
- China (2%)
- Canada (2%)
- Spain (1%)
- Liberia (1%)
- New Zealand (1%)
- Germany (1%)
Industry Focus
- Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency
- Financial Services
- Software
- Web3
- Fintech
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Decentralized Finance (Defi)
- Payments
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