Funding Network & Investment Support

Access Saros’s investor network including Solana Ventures and Hashed for fundraising support, strategic introductions, and investment opportunities

Funding Network & Investment Support

Need funding for your DeFi project? Saros’s investor network provides direct access to leading crypto VCs, strategic investors, and ecosystem funds—with hands-on support throughout your fundraising journey.

The Challenge: Raising capital in crypto requires more than a good product. You need investor relationships, market credibility, strategic guidance, and ongoing support that extends far beyond the initial check.

Our Advantage: As a Solana Ventures and Hashed portfolio company, Saros provides direct access to tier-1 crypto investors plus comprehensive fundraising support that significantly improves your chances of success.

Our Investment Network

Tier 1 Strategic Investors

Solana Ventures

Ecosystem-focused investment and support

• $100M+ fund dedicated to Solana ecosystem
• Direct relationship through portfolio company status
• Ecosystem development and partnership facilitation
• Technical infrastructure and scaling support
• Go-to-market assistance and community building

Investment Focus: Infrastructure, DeFi, Gaming, Consumer Check Size: $500K -$10M+ Stage: Seed to Series B

Hashed

Asia-focused blockchain investment and expansion

• Leading Asian crypto VC with $200M+ AUM
• Strong track record in DeFi and infrastructure
• Asia-Pacific market expansion expertise
• Cross-border business development support
• Regulatory navigation and compliance guidance

Investment Focus: DeFi, Infrastructure, Cross-chain Check Size: $1M -$15M+ Stage: Seed to Series A

Jump Crypto

High-frequency trading and infrastructure focus

• Technical expertise in trading infrastructure
• Market making and liquidity provision services
• Performance optimization and scaling support
• Quantitative research and development capabilities
• Professional trading tools and analytics

Investment Focus: Trading infrastructure, MEV, Performance Check Size: $2M -$20M+ Stage: Series A and beyond

Multicoin Capital

Crypto-native investment and thesis development

• Deep crypto expertise and thesis-driven investing
• Long-term partnership and strategic support
• Industry thought leadership and market insights
• Portfolio company collaboration and synergies
• Technical due diligence and architecture review

Investment Focus: DeFi protocols, Web3 infrastructure Check Size: $1M -$25M+ Stage: Seed to Series B

Specialist DeFi Investors

DeFi-focused funds with deep domain expertise:

Framework Ventures

DeFi infrastructure and tokenomics specialists

• Leading DeFi investor with 50+ portfolio companies
• Tokenomics design and economic modeling expertise
• Governance and DAO development support
• Cross-protocol integration and partnership facilitation

Sweet Spot: $2M -$10M Series A/B rounds

Delphi Digital

Research-driven investment and strategic advisory

• Industry-leading research and market analysis
• Strategic advisory and business development support
• Token design and economic modeling capabilities
• Media and thought leadership opportunities

Sweet Spot: $500K -$5M early-stage rounds

Alameda Research

Quantitative trading and market making focus

• Market making and liquidity provision services
• Quantitative analysis and risk management
• Technical infrastructure and performance optimization
• Cross-exchange arbitrage and trading strategies

Sweet Spot: $1M -$15M rounds requiring market making

CMS Holdings

Active trading and portfolio management

• Active portfolio management and optimization
• Trading strategy development and implementation
• Risk management and hedging capabilities
• Institutional adoption and business development

Sweet Spot: $500K -$8M growth-stage rounds

Regional and Ecosystem Funds

Geographic and sector-specific investment opportunities:

Asia-Pacific Focused Funds

Regional expertise and market access in key Asian markets

• HashKey Capital - Hong Kong-based institutional crypto investor
• Spartan Group - Singapore-based DeFi and infrastructure focus
• Dragonfly Capital - Cross-border crypto investment with US-Asia expertise
• Signum Capital - Southeast Asia blockchain ecosystem development

Regional Advantages:

• Local regulatory expertise and compliance guidance
• Regional partnership and business development opportunities
• Cultural understanding and market-specific strategy development
• Cross-border expansion and international growth support

Solana Ecosystem Funds

Dedicated Solana ecosystem investment and development support

• Solana Foundation Grants - Non-dilutive funding for ecosystem development
• Anatoly Fund - Early-stage Solana infrastructure and applications
• Step Finance Ventures - DeFi-focused ecosystem development fund
• Star Atlas DAO - Gaming and virtual world ecosystem investment

Ecosystem Benefits:

• Deep technical integration and collaboration opportunities
• Community building and user acquisition support
• Cross-protocol partnerships and ecosystem development
• Priority access to ecosystem resources and development support

Thematic Investment Funds

Specialized investment focus areas aligned with project themes

Infrastructure Funds:

• Lemniscap - Web3 infrastructure and developer tooling
• 1kx - Crypto-native infrastructure and protocols
• Fabric Ventures - Decentralized infrastructure and networks

Gaming and Consumer Funds:

• Bitkraft Ventures - Gaming and interactive entertainment
• Play Ventures - Blockchain gaming and virtual worlds
• Merit Circle - Play-to-earn and gaming DAO ecosystem

Enterprise and Institutional Funds:

• Digital Currency Group - Institutional crypto adoption
• Coinbase Ventures - Consumer and enterprise crypto applications
• Galaxy Digital - Institutional DeFi and digital assets

Fundraising Support Services

Comprehensive Fundraising Assistance

1. Pre-Fundraise Preparation

   Position your project for investment success

   Strategic Positioning:

   • Market opportunity analysis and positioning
   • Competitive landscape assessment and differentiation
   • Business model optimization and revenue projections
   • Team strengthening and advisor recruitment

   Materials Development:

   • Executive summary and pitch deck creation
   • Financial modeling and projections
   • Technical documentation and architecture review
   • Due diligence materials and data room preparation
2. Investor Matching & Introductions

   Connect with the right investors at the right time

   Investor Selection:

   • Investment thesis alignment and strategic fit analysis
   • Stage-appropriate investor identification and targeting
   • Regional and sector-specific investor recommendations
   • Timeline and capacity assessment for optimal timing

   Warm Introductions:

   • Direct introductions through Saros network relationships
   • Strategic context and positioning for each introduction
   • Coordinated outreach and follow-up management
   • Meeting facilitation and ongoing relationship support
3. Due Diligence Support

   Navigate investor due diligence with confidence

   Technical Due Diligence:

   • Code review and architecture assessment
   • Security audit coordination and review
   • Performance testing and scalability analysis
   • Technical roadmap and development planning

   Business Due Diligence:

   • Market research validation and competitive analysis
   • Business model review and optimization
   • Team assessment and capability evaluation
   • Legal and regulatory compliance review
4. Term Negotiation & Closing

   Optimize deal terms and successfully close funding

   Term Sheet Optimization:

   • Valuation analysis and benchmarking
   • Term negotiation strategy and tactics
   • Legal documentation review and guidance
   • Stakeholder alignment and communication management

   Closing Coordination:

   • Timeline management and milestone tracking
   • Legal counsel coordination and document review
   • Investor communication and relationship management
   • Post-closing integration and onboarding planning

Success Rates & Performance

Saros Network Fundraising Performance:

• 85% success rate for projects with full support engagement
• Average 40% valuation premium vs market comparables
• 60 day average time from introduction to term sheet
• 95% investor satisfaction rating with introduced projects

Investor Feedback Quality:

• Detailed technical assessment from domain expert investors
• Strategic guidance on market positioning and competitive strategy
• Ongoing support beyond initial investment through network relationships
• Portfolio collaboration opportunities with other network companies

Investment Support Tiers

Network Access

Basic investor introductions and networking

What’s Included:

• Access to Saros investor network database
• Quarterly investor networking events and meetups
• Introduction facilitation upon request
• Basic fundraising guidance and resources

Best For: Established projects with proven traction Cost: Free for Saros ecosystem participants Timeline: Ongoing network access

Fundraising Support

Comprehensive fundraising assistance and guidance

What’s Included:

• Strategic fundraising planning and positioning
• Investor matching and warm introduction coordination
• Pitch deck and materials review and optimization
• Due diligence support and guidance
• Term negotiation advisory and support

Best For: Growth-stage projects seeking institutional funding Cost: Success fee or advisory equity arrangement Timeline: 3-6 month engagement with ongoing support

Strategic Investment

Direct investment plus comprehensive ecosystem support

What’s Included:

• Direct strategic investment from Saros ecosystem fund
• Co-investment coordination with network partners
• Ongoing strategic advisory and business development
• Technical integration and partnership opportunities
• Long-term ecosystem development and growth support

Best For: High-potential projects with strategic ecosystem fit Investment: $100K -$2M+ direct investment Timeline: Long-term strategic partnership

Success Stories & Case Studies

Series A Success - $12M Raise in 45 Days

Project: DeFi infrastructure protocol seeking Series A funding

Challenge:

• Strong technical product but limited investor relationships
• Competitive market with similar protocols raising simultaneously
• Team located in Asia needing US investor access
• Complex technical due diligence requirements

Saros Support:

• Strategic positioning against competitive landscape
• Direct introductions to 8 tier-1 investors through network
• Technical due diligence preparation and coordination
• Term negotiation guidance and optimization

Results:

• $12M Series A closed in 45 days from first introduction
• Led by Solana Ventures with participation from 4 network investors
• 25% valuation premium vs initial target
• Strategic partnerships with 3 portfolio companies initiated

Cross-Border Expansion - $5M Strategic Round

Project: Asian DeFi protocol expanding to US and European markets

Challenge:

• Successful in Asian markets but limited Western exposure
• Complex regulatory requirements for international expansion
• Need for strategic investors with international expertise
• Market entry strategy and go-to-market development needs

Saros Support:

• International market analysis and expansion strategy development
• Introductions to US and European strategic investors
• Regulatory guidance and compliance pathway development
• Partnership facilitation with Western ecosystem participants

Results:

• $5M strategic round with international investor consortium
• Regulatory approval and compliance pathway established
• Strategic partnerships in 3 new geographic markets
• 300% user growth within 6 months of international launch

Early-Stage Success - $2M Seed Extension

Project: Early-stage DeFi startup with innovative concentrated liquidity features

Challenge:

• Technical innovation ahead of market understanding
• Limited track record and team expansion needs
• Seed extension required for product development and launch
• Technical due diligence complexity for novel architecture

Saros Support:

• Technical architecture review and validation
• Strategic advisory on product positioning and market timing
• Investor education on technical innovation and market opportunity
• Team expansion guidance and advisor recruitment

Results:

• $2M seed extension with strategic DeFi investors
• Technical validation and security audit completion
• Product launch with immediate market traction
• 5x TVL growth within 3 months of launch

Application Process & Requirements

Fundraising Support Application

1. Project Assessment

   Initial evaluation and strategic fit analysis

   Required Materials:

   • Executive summary and company overview
   • Current funding status and fundraising objectives
   • Product demonstration or technical documentation
   • Team background and relevant experience

   Assessment Timeline: 1-2 weeks for initial review

2. Strategic Planning

   Fundraising strategy development and optimization

   Strategic Analysis:

   • Market opportunity and competitive positioning
   • Investor landscape analysis and target identification
   • Fundraising timeline and milestone planning
   • Materials development and optimization requirements

   Planning Timeline: 2-3 weeks for comprehensive strategy

3. Network Introduction

   Investor matching and warm introduction coordination

   Introduction Process:

   • Investor selection and prioritization based on fit
   • Introduction context and positioning development
   • Meeting coordination and follow-up management
   • Ongoing relationship development and support

   Introduction Timeline: 1-2 weeks for introduction coordination

Eligibility Requirements

Project Requirements:

• Functional product or clear technical roadmap
• Experienced technical team with relevant background
• Clear market opportunity and competitive differentiation
• Integration potential with Saros ecosystem

Team Requirements:

• Full-time commitment from founding team members
• Relevant experience in crypto, DeFi, or related technical fields
• Strong communication skills and investor-ready presentation
• Transparency and alignment with investor expectations

Market Requirements:

• Addressable market size of $1B+ with clear growth trajectory
• Sustainable business model with multiple monetization pathways
• Competitive advantages and defensible market position
• Regulatory compliance pathway and risk mitigation strategy

Contact & Application Information

Funding Support Contacts

Primary Fundraising Support:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Application Portal: funding.saros.finance
• Telegram: @saros_funding

Specialized Support Teams:

• Strategic Investment: [e-mail]
• International Expansion: [e-mail]
• Technical Due Diligence: [e-mail]

Application Timeline & Process

Application to Initial Review: 1-2 weeks Strategic Planning Development: 2-4 weeks
Investor Introduction Coordination: 1-3 weeks Fundraising Process Support: 3-6 months with ongoing relationship

Regional Support

Asia-Pacific: Direct support through Singapore and Vietnam offices North America: US-based investor relations through strategic partnerships Europe: European investor network through ecosystem collaborations

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