The New Rules of Crypto Fundraising | Roundup
Key Takeaways
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Raising capital requires more traction than ever before
“The bar to raise has never been higher; you can't just have a whitepaper anymore and expect a check.”
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Market cycles dictate optimal fundraising timing
“Founders need to understand that their window for fundraising is heavily dictated by the macro cycle.”
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Smaller initial raises preserve founder equity
“There is a real danger in over-raising too early and blowing out your cap table before you hit product-market fit.”
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Compelling narratives drive investor interest
“Investors are buying into a vision and a story, so the narrative is just as important as the code itself.”
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Identify patterns in investor feedback before pivoting
“Don't pivot on the very first 'no' you get; look for recurring themes in the feedback from multiple investors.”
Episode Description
This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss the current fundraising landscape for early-stage crypto founders, covering how funding standards have shifted, optimal raise sizing, the inverted risk model of token-era investing, go-to-market strategy, how to run a fundraising process, and when to act on investor feedback. Thanks for tuning in! – Follow Myles: https://x.com/MylesOneil Follow Xavier: https://x.com/0xave Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH —- Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (02:57) The Bar to Raise Has Never Been Higher (10:53) The Impact of Market Cycles (20:36) How Much Should You Actually Raise? (27:51) Blockworks IR (28:39) Telling Your Story (41:02) Running a Fundraise (57:58) Accepting Feedback —-- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Xavier, Myles, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.