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Alliance DAO

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Alliance DAO frequently co-invest with?

CMT Digital Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 8
OKX Ventures
Africa, Beau Vallon, Seychelles, Mahé
Co-Investments: 6
SevenX Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 9
Hashed
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
CMS Holdings
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 9
Delphi Ventures
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 7
Robot Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 6
Framework Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 8
Mechanism Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 7

Which angels does Alliance DAO often collaborate with?

RL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
BK
North America, North Carolina, United States, Ether
Shared Deals: 2
Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 5
RS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
SK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 6
KL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
AY
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 3
RG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by Alliance DAO?

inshAllah

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

inshAllah is a cryptocurrency staking platform that works on cutting edge applications of Islamic finance built on crypto rails.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyWeb3
SeedJul 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
Niural

Austin, Texas, United States

Niural is an AI enabled global PEO and B2B payments platform that covers US and 150+ countries worldwide.

ComplianceFinTechHuman ResourcesPaymentsRecruiting
Series AJun 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $31,000,000
Inflow

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Inflow delivers payment solutions that integrate affordability, efficiency, innovation, and tailored service.

Developer APIsFinancial ServicesPayments
Pre SeedApr 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
Bleap

London, England, United Kingdom

Bleap offers a financial platform for buying crypto, making payments, and splitting bills.

CryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesPayments
Pre SeedNov 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
0G

San Francisco, California, United States

0G is a technology startup + foundation developing a web3 modular infrastructure platform to build applications on low-latency data feeds.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainWeb3
SeedNov 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $40,000,000

Glow Labs is the development company behind the Glow protocol, which compensates solar farms with tokens for producing carbon credits.

Renewable EnergySoftwareSolar
Series UnknownOct 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Hana Network

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Hana Network is a software development company that develops and manages cryptocurrency and blockchain transactions.

AppsBlockchainCryptocurrency
SeedOct 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Azura

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Azura is a new all-in-one crypto application aggregation layer that provides reliable access to DeFi assets.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyTrading Platform
SeedOct 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,900,000
Hata

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Digital Asset Broker, Exchange and Custody

BlockchainCryptocurrencySoftware
SeedOct 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,193,548

B² Network is a financial services company that offers bitcoin network and crypto assets with solutions in the settlement layer.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrency
SeedOct 21, 2024