??Trick or Treat? BlueSky, Variational & 35 More Projects Raise $127M Last Week

??Trick or Treat? BlueSky, Variational & 35 More Projects Raise $127M Last Week

Hello, entrepreneurs! The dark, but at the same time interesting and mystical time is coming — Halloween is on the doorstep! And by tradition, we have prepared for you a horribly useful and terribly exciting set of news, tools and events — a real bag of sweets! Have a great holiday, friends!

And as usual, let's start our newsletter with a nightmarishly detailed analysis of fundraising deals from last week:

  • From October 19 to 26, 37 projects attracted investments totaling $101.98 mln.
  • The leader among them is the social network BlueSky, which closed a $15 mln Series A round. Alumni Ventures, True Ventures, SevenX and business angels also participated.
  • In second place was protocol team Variational ($10.3 mln). They announced the completion of a seed round co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and Peak XV Partners.
  • And the honorable 3rd place of the leaderboard was closed by Validation Cloud ($10 mln). The round was led by True Global Ventures.
  • The top 5 funds by number of investments, according to CryptoRank, were Morph, CMS Holdings, Meltem Demirors, Web3Port and Hack VC.
  • Projects from the following segments attracted funding during this period: Web3, Blockchain Service, Blockchain Infrastructure, DeFi, GameFi and others.

No Ghosting: Your Token Launch Deserves the Spotlight??

Let's face it — in Web3, being invisible to investors is scarier than any Halloween ghost. Market stats show even stellar projects can become crypto phantoms, haunting the dream with untapped potential. Time to change that spooky story.

Enter InnMind's Token Launch Calendar, your project's spotlight. This feature puts your upcoming TGEs, IDOs, and ICOs right where the action is:

  • Top visibility to active investors
  • Chronological launch tracking
  • Zero marketing tricks
  • Verified project showcase
  • Real-time market pulse

No black magic required — just head to the Token Launch Calendar section and submit your token launch details. While others are hunting for candy this Halloween, smart entrepreneurs are treating themselves to quality investor exposure. Because in Web3, being seen is better than going bump in the night.

No Scary Pitches: Join Our Weekly Deck Enhancement Session??

Even the bravest Web3 founders get spooked when pitching to VCs. Whether your deck needs an exorcism or just a touch of magic, our Weekly Pitch Perfect Sessions are here to transform those pitch deck nightmares into sweet investor dreams.

Join our resident pitch whisperer, Alex Onishenko (Head of InnMind VC Analysts), for a supernatural deck makeover:

  • 5-minute pitch showcase
  • 25 minutes of transformative feedback
  • Personalized fundraising strategy insights
  • Expert guidance on investor psychology
  • Available exclusively for InnMind's Fundraising/Scaling startups
  • Every Thursday!

Missed today's Halloween special? Don't let it haunt you — next Thursday (November 7) is already brewing. Book your 30-minute slot now through our platform, and let's turn that pitch deck into something wickedly impressive!

Unmask Your Perfect VC: Real Founder Reviews & Ratings??

We've all heard those startup horror stories — months wasted chasing the wrong investors, ghosting episodes, and term sheet nightmares. Time to shine a light on the VCs!

InnMind's VC Rating system brings transparency to your fundraising journey with:

  • Authentic founder feedback and experiences
  • Detailed VC profiles and investment preferences
  • Real engagement and response metrics
  • Recent investment activity tracking
  • Peer-validated ratings from fellow entrepreneurs
  • No sugar-coating — just straight-up insights

Discover our VC Rating section and learn from those who've walked the path before you. Because in the startup world, the best treat is knowing exactly who you're dealing with — no masks, no tricks.

Great news on Halloween Eve: privacy-focused blockchain startup Nillion has raised $25 mln in a funding round led by venture capital fund Hack VC with participation from Arbitrum, Worldcoin, Sei and others.

The Web3 Prophecy: Q3 Deal Analysis Reveals Signs of Life??

Like any good Halloween tale, what appeared dead on the surface was actually gathering strength for a dramatic comeback. Our latest Q3 analysis reveals a plot twist that might just raise your spirits.

The numbers tell an intriguing story about the market's resilience. Despite a $200M quarter-over-quarter decline, we're seeing signs of life that would make Dr. Frankenstein proud:

  • Q3 2024 funding volume doubled compared to Q3 2023
  • Market bottomed out in June but has been quietly rising
  • Total Q3 raised: A treat-worthy $1.8B
  • Summer slump followed Bitcoin's traditional pattern
  • Clear signs of market stabilization after June

Think of this quiet period as the calm before the storm — in a good way. While others are still spooked by market conditions, savvy founders are using this time to prepare for the upcoming ?money season?. Want to peek into what's possible? Our detailed analysis of Q3's top 15 deals might just be the crystal ball you need.

No Tricks, Just Treats: Web3's Most Trusted Launchpad??

In a realm where crypto projects appear and vanish like Halloween ghosts, finding a reliable launchpad feels like searching for unicorns. But here's a spine-tingling fact: our track record of $80M in facilitated deals and 1000+ accelerated startups isn't black magic — it's 7 years of proven expertise.

The Premier Token Launchpad isn't just another platform; it's a thriving ecosystem haunted by success:

  • 55,000+ battle-tested Web3 professionals
  • 22,000+ innovative startups
  • 5,000+ active VCs and investors
  • 1,000+ industry-leading experts
  • 300+ successful token launches
  • Exclusive AlphaMind community perks
  • Karma points system for enhanced rewards

Dare to cross the bridge between concept and creation? Join our mystic circle where Karma points materialize into tangible rewards, and where your voice echoes in the chamber of project selection. As the witching hour approaches, remember: in the Web3 realm, those who hesitate might just end up as another ghost in the industry. The portal is open — will you step through?

Web3's Book of Spells: Growth & Funding Toolkit??♂?

Lost in the cryptic maze of Web3 growth strategies? You're not alone. Most founders spend countless hours hunting down scattered resources, chasing phantom leads, and piecing together funding puzzles. Meanwhile, precious development time slips through their fingers like grains in an hourglass.

Behold Web3 Growth & Funding Toolkit, a treasure chest of dark arts for ambitious builders:

  • Growth sorcery: Battle-tested strategies with ready-to-cast tool links
  • Grant grimoire: 100+ opportunities across 30+ networks
  • VC necromancy: Direct lines to 100+ active investors
  • KOL crystal ball: Top influencer directory
  • Implementation scrolls: Step-by-step scaling guides
  • Network enchantments: Strategic connection catalysts

On this Halloween night, the veil between success and failure grows thin. The Web3 Growth & Funding Toolkit awaits in InnMind's Knowledge Base, ready to be downloaded by those brave enough to seek its power! They say each download breaks an ancient curse — the curse of scattered resources and missed opportunities. Will you be the next to unlock its might?

Your Startup's Treat Bag: Web3 Perks That Mean Business??

For founders watching their runway like vampire hunters watch their garlic supply, every saved dollar counts.

Step into InnMind's chamber of enchantments, where common nightmares meet their solutions:

  • Tokenomics keeping you up at night? MHL Solutions offers a FREE advisory call plus 30% off their premium services — because your token economics shouldn't be scary
  • Data demons got you down? Summon Covalent's premium APIs with $5000 in credits across 175+ chains
  • Lead generation feeling like a ghost town? Waalaxy's 1-month FREE trial turns LinkedIn into your supernatural growth engine
  • Cross-chain complexities haunting you? EYWA's single liquidity pool solution comes with VIP treatment for InnMind's first 10 brave souls
  • Calendar chaos driving you batty? Exercise scheduling demons with CatchApp's 75% discount
  • Social media monster eating your time? Tame it with SocialBee's 20% discount and AI-powered automation

Ancient Web3 wisdom whispers that the most powerful artifacts are often hidden in plain sight. Our Perks Club page sanctuary holds these digital treasures, waiting for the worthy to ensure maximum impact for minimum coins.

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