$56.8M in 7 Days: Who's Getting Funded in Web3 Right Now

Hello, entrepreneurs! It's Thursday — which means it's time for us to tell you about useful new events, resources, insights and more!

And by tradition, let's start with a brief analysis of fundraising over the past week:

• Between 2 and 9 November, 24 projects raised investments totalling $56.8 mln.
• The Z Label ($11.4 mln) and Vlayer ($10 mln) were the leaders in terms of the amount of funding received.
• The third place was taken by L1 blockchain Cytonic with $8.3 mln.
• The top 5 funds by the number of investments according to CryptoRank were Waterdrip Capital, PAKA, Comfy capital, Aquanow and Anagram Crypto.
• During the week, projects in the following segments attracted funding: Web3, blockchain services, blockchain infrastructure, GameFi, DeFi, NFT and others.

Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Free Web3 Analytics That Actually Work

Let's be honest — running a Web3 project often feels like navigating through fog. You're burning marketing budgets without clear ROI tracking, missing vital community signals, and spending countless hours manually monitoring social channels. Meanwhile, your competitors somehow seem to know exactly where to focus their efforts and which strategies actually work.

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Here's the best part: Cookie3 to open up their full suite of premium tools for a 14-day test drive. No strings attached, no enterprise pricing discussions — just pure, actionable insights waiting to be discovered. Worth checking out if you're serious about taking your Web3 project to the next level.

The Hidden Patterns: Top 10 VCs Reveal Their Winning Bets

With countless Web3 startups competing for attention, understanding where money flows isn't just helpful – it's survival. The latest data shows a dramatic 25% uptick in funding volume, but more importantly, reveals which doors are actually opening and who's holding the keys.

The latest investment patterns reveal clear priorities among leading VCs, with capital consistently flowing toward:

• Infrastructure projects solving real scalability challenges
• DeFi innovations that expand beyond traditional boundaries
• Gaming ventures bridging Web2-Web3 divide
• Developer tools that actually make life easier

We've mapped out the top 10 most active crypto VCs of Q3-Q4 2024, complete with their investment patterns, sweet spots, and recent deals. Sounds like something worth bookmarking for your next fundraising round.

Tired of VC Dumps? Here's Why Memecoins Are Getting Money's Attention

If you're a founder or investor who's felt the pain of watching your carefully planned token distribution get hammered by early investor dumps, you're not alone. The numbers don't lie — 86% of the top 300 tokens are underperforming Bitcoin this year, and venture funding is drying up faster than a river in the Sahara.

Here's what's actually working in the current market:

• Zero private sales or complicated vesting schedules
• Immediate liquidity from day one
• True community ownership without privileged insiders
• Focus on building engagement rather than endless feature lists
• Simple, transparent tokenomics anyone can understand

The market is speaking loud and clear — while tech-heavy projects struggle to maintain momentum, community-driven tokens are seeing explosive growth with fraction of the overhead and complexity.

The Linea blockchain is showing how this plays out in real time. Our partner and the first memcoin on their blockchain Foxy ($FOXY) is demonstrating that successful Web3 projects don't need complicated pitch decks or multi-year roadmaps — just genuine community engagement and transparent tokenomics. If you're curious about this shift in the market, exploring how memcoins are rewriting the rules might be worth your time. The playbook for Web3 success in 2024 is changing — and it's getting simpler, not more complex.

How Web3 Founders Are Getting Funded in 2024 (Without Cold DMs)

If you're a Web3 founder, you've probably spent countless hours crafting the perfect pitch deck, only to have it vanish into the void of unanswered emails. Sound familiar? The truth is, most VCs receive hundreds of pitches weekly, and the old spray-and-pray approach just doesn't cut it anymore.

Here's what actually gets investors' attention in 2025:

• A complete startup profile that tells your whole story
• Clear, accessible pitch decks that answer key questions upfront
• Verified fundraising history and traction metrics
• Real social proof and media coverage
• Regular updates showing consistent progress

Think of it as your startup's digital storefront — a place where investors can discover everything they need to know about your project. The best part? While others are still shooting emails into the void, you could be getting discovered by investors who are already interested in what you're building.

Stop Hiring Random ?Crypto Experts? From Twitter

One wrong turn with your tokenomics, a misstep in your smart contract architecture, or a poorly planned go-to-market strategy can doom even the most promising project. And let's face it — those ?crypto advisors? in your Twitter DMs promising 100x growth probably aren't the answer. Every founder hits that moment when they realize they need real expertise, not just hype merchants.

Our comprehensive database of verified Web3 experts solves this exact problem. Each expert profile includes:

• Detailed professional background and specializations
• Real case studies and successful project launches
• Specific areas of Web3 expertise
• Direct contact information
• Verified credentials and experience

Instead of spending weeks vetting potential advisors or falling for empty promises, you can now access profiles of pre-vetted Web3 experts who match your specific needs.

Join Africa's Biggest Web3 Conference: Nov 20 in Pretoria

Between regulatory uncertainties and finding trustworthy local partners, even brilliant projects can get stuck at the starting line. The 10th Blockchain Africa Conference (BAC 2024) in Pretoria cuts through the confusion with practical solutions you can actually use.

At BAC 2024, you'll get:

• Face time with African crypto regulators
• Practical insights on local market entry strategies
• Direct access to local investors and partners
• Real case studies, not theoretical fluff
• Integration guides for African payment systems
• Plus, catch the Cape Town networking session on November 22nd

Curious? Check out the full agenda and grab your spot through the link.

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Building a Web3 startup is expensive enough without paying full price for essential tools and services. Between development costs, marketing budgets, and legal fees, every dollar saved can mean an extra day of runway. That's why we've negotiated special deals with top-tier service providers specifically for our community members.

Check out these game-changing perks:

• Struggling with strategic direction? Syndika offers a free 1-hour consultation with their Web3 experts, including potential partner matching. Skip the costly trial-and-error phase and get direct insights from industry veterans
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• Need visibility but running low on marketing budget? Timpi Search offers $3000 in ad credits plus free beta-phase advertising, helping you reach Web3-native audiences without upfront costs
• Wrestling with cap table headaches? Carta's free Launch Plan or 20% first-year discount on paid plans makes equity management seamless when you're scaling

Ready to start saving? Check out our full perks collection!