Practical guides on startup fundraising: VC rounds, investor outreach, pitch decks, due diligence and fundraising strategy.
Fundraising
Updated February 2026 Last reviewed for accuracy & 2026 fundraising context Investors decide if your pitch deck is “worth a call” in ~60 seconds. This guide gives you exactly what you need to win that scan: * Fundraising pitch deck examples (patterns you can copy) * A 12-slide structure (pre-seed/seed) * A
Venture Capital
In the depths of the current bear market, the Web3 space is showcasing its resilience and potential for innovation. Despite the challenging economic climate, venture capitalists are actively seeking promising startups in the Web3 domain. Building on our previous analysis in Top 20 Active Web3 Venture Capital Firms Investing in
The web3 space is an exciting frontier, but like any new territory, it's filled with challenges. Here's a deeper dive into the common oversights of web3 startups and how to navigate them: Business Modeling in the Web3 Ecosystem: Many startups are so tech-driven that they overlook
In the shadow of the 2023 crypto winter, a quiet recalibration of the web3 startup valuations is underway. The plummeting numbers might be daunting, but in a way, it's a refreshing reprieve from the irrational exuberance of the bull market spikes we've grown accustomed to. But
As we wrap up the second quarter of 2023, we at InnMind are thrilled to highlight the stellar achievements of our latest cohort in the InnMind Accelerate program.
Fundraising
Hello there, web3 and crypto founders! Ever had a meeting with a VC investor and walked out thinking you've nailed it, only to be met with radio silence in the days that followed? Welcome to the mystifying world of venture capital, where the language of feedback is as
Venture Capital
As a web3 founder, I believe you might already be tired of reading how bad this year was for web3 startups. I mean who hasn't noticed it yet? Probably the only question you want to ask is when is it all going to end? And luckily you might
A comprehensive guide to the most promising grant opportunities for emerging projects in the blockchain and web3 space.
Fundraising for web3 and crypto startups can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to connecting with the right investors. One of the most effective ways to get your foot in the door is through cold messaging. However, not all cold messages are created equal, and some may even
Fundraising
Let's have a look at the 10 most active crypto VC firms, with the highest number of investments in crypto and web3 startups in Q1 2023. 👇 The situation in the world economy in 2022 was both very easy and impossible to predict. Political conflicts and the aftermath of
Even in a bear market, DeFi and Web3 infrastructure sectors continue to attract significant VC interest, proving their resilience and potential.
Pitching, it’s not just for Shark Tank contestants. It’s also for web3 companies as well. But most people get it wrong. 👎 In this market, the right pitch can be the difference between — creating a billion-dollar company or going back to the 9 to 5 job that you hate,