Crypto-focused accelerator Alliance DAO — formerly DeFi Alliance — has selected 20 ventures for its ALL14 cohort, chosen from more than 1,700 applicants. Over the next three months, these teams will tap into Alliance’s extensive network, hands-on mentorship, and founder-friendly funding to fast-track their growth.
A Hybrid, Three-Month Program
- First Two Weeks In-Person: Founders convene at Alliance’s hub for intensive workshops, networking, and pitch practice.
- Following Eight Weeks Remote: Teams continue one-on-one mentoring, weekly progress check-ins, and access to Alliance’s expert community from anywhere.
What Founders Gain
In exchange for a modest $450K investment at highly competitive terms, startups receive:
- Curated Connections: Introductions to fellow founders, legal advisors, liquidity providers, and auditors within the DAO’s membership.
- Expert Guidance: Weekly lectures, individualized mentorship sessions, and actionable feedback loops.
- Demo Day Spotlight: A culminating showcase where each team presents to a room of VCs, industry veterans, and potential partners.
Track Record of Success
Alliance reports that its median graduate goes on to raise $3.5 million in follow-on funding. Past backers of Alliance alumni include marquee names like Paradigm, Dragonfly, and Multicoin, underscoring the program’s ability to de-risk early bets and accelerate growth.
Spotlight on ALL14: Trends & Highlights
Favorite Blockchains
- Solana & Ethereum dominate as the go-to chains among applicants.
- Base emerges as the leading Layer-2 solution, reflecting growing interest in cost-efficient scaling.
Thematic Focus Areas
- AI Innovations (35 %): Over a third of the cohort is building AI-driven tooling,.
- Stablecoin Development (30 %): Nearly one in three teams are tackling stablecoin stability, yield, or cross-chain interoperability—proof that programmable money remains a hot frontier.
Standout Startups to Watch
- Slop Club: Bringing a fresh twist to on-chain social experiences.
- Poof: Innovating privacy layers for decentralized transactions.
- Wootzapp: Leveraging tokenized rewards in real-time messaging apps.
Many founders also boast strong pedigrees—former Stanford engineers, alumni of unicorn startups, and veterans of top-tier venture-backed firms—bringing deep technical chops and industry insight to the cohort.
Why This Matters for Web3’s Future
By blending robust, founder-friendly funding with a modular, community-driven support structure, Alliance DAO exemplifies how Web3 accelerators can scale the next generation of decentralized applications. As ALL14 graduates go on to launch new protocols, wallets, and marketplaces, their success will ripple across the broader ecosystem—pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on blockchains today.
Stay tuned for in-depth founder interviews, progress reports, and Demo Day highlights as ALL14’s startups chart their paths to market.
