Yes, we offer $350k in funding through two investment tracks:
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→ Early Stage (Standard Deal): For companies that haven't launched yet or have been working on their current idea for less than 6 months, we invest at a $5M post-money valuation.

→ Later Stage (Flexible Terms): For companies with strong traction or that are currently raising a multi-million dollar round, we'll typically follow the same terms as other investors.

Most teams going through our program fall under the Standard Deal.

If you'd like to take advantage of Alliance's funding but your fundraise timeline doesn't match the next cohort, don't worry. We've often supported startups by funding them before they're accelerated.

Just submit your application as you normally would. We review applications all year long and will invite you to an early interview if your startup meets Alliance's criteria.

Once you’re accepted into the program, we immediately start the investment and KYC process. For most teams, this takes less than a week.

After paperwork is signed, KYC is completed, and payment details are verified, we wire funds. This typically takes 1 to 2 weeks and happens before the program starts.

The program is mostly remote, with the exception of its first 4 weeks, when we gather in-person.

We also often host in-person social events during prominent crypto conferences – where our founders have the opportunity to meet and connect with their peers –, but these are entirely optional.

No. Alliance startups have historically come from all over the world.

However, we do expect you to join our in-person orientation (the program's first 4 weeks). There we'll onboard you onto our community and you'll meet mentors as well as fellow cohort founders.

Afterward the program will continue remotely. Our sessions are typically 11 am Eastern Time to best serve global participants.

The program lasts 3 months.

Teams must dedicate at least 10 hours per week between sessions and mentorship.

Historically, however, our most successful founders go much further and strive to maximize the time spent on lectures, with mentors, and – in the latter half of the program – preparing for Demo Day.

Our last cohort had a 1.1% acceptance rate.

63% of accepted teams had received a formal referral from an existing Alliance alum or DAO member.

Founders are sometimes selected on their 2nd or 3rd application so we encourage you to apply again if you're not selected. We often make mistakes. Plus, resilience is a key trait we're screening for.

Alliance is highly selective. For example, one our latest cohorts received 1,692 applications, with only 19 startups being selected. You are competing against many hundreds of highly qualified teams.

Here are our recommendations for standing out:

1. Help us quickly understand what your company does. Avoid grandiose visions and use direct comparisons to clarify your product's value proposition (e.g. “We're X for Y”).

2. Communicate your ideas with a high signal-to-noise ratio. Cut unnecessary words and jargon from your application. The easier you make it for us to review your application, the more likely you are to qualify for an interview.

3. Avoid generalities – use precise numbers and facts to differentiate your application. All crypto startups will say, for example, that they're building great products or “giving back” ownership to users. If a statement can be said by any crypto startup it typically won't help you stand out.

4. Teach us something new that challenges our perspective. We're eager to learn about new ideas and insights, including unique problem-solving methods or intriguing customer behaviors. The founders we accept into the program often broaden our horizons and inspire us to push the limits of what's possible.

5. Get a referral from an alumnus or DAO member. We trust the judgement of our community. Convincing them to formally refer you through our community platform will increase your odds of admission.

6. Prepare for your interview. Follow the “Alliance Interview Guidelines”, arrive on time, and have answers ready for common questions. Keep your answers conversational and concise, avoiding long tangents. The more questions we can ask, the better we can understand your product and the opportunity.