SunDAO is where 70+ blockchain experts-VCs, validators, security auditors, and protocol founders-collaborate on due diligence to invest in frontier blockchain infrastructure.
We get access to hundreds of deals, but we only invest in the most promising ones. Here's our rigorous vetting process:
We access hundreds of deals through our network in Cosmos, Celestia, and emerging ecosystems. Only the most promising ones move forward.
Startups are first vetted internally by high-profile experts from our community - validators, auditors, founders, and executives with deep domain expertise.
Startups that pass initial vetting are interviewed by our SunDAO founders, who bring extensive experience from Interchain Foundation, BIS, and leading Web3 organizations.
Only after passing both vetting stages does the startup present to the full DAO. Members receive complete investment memos and join live founder Q&A calls.
Every member votes yes or no. We factor member conviction into our final decision. Your voice matters.
If we proceed, you choose to deploy $2.5K-$25K per deal. SPV formed, legal handled, capital deployed. You own shares directly.
Traditional VCs rely on a small team. SunDAO leverages the collective experience of validators, security auditors, protocol founders, and C-level executives from leading blockchain foundations.
When a security auditor, a validator, a protocol founder, and a VC all analyze the same deal, you get insights no single investor could achieve. Our members share their professional expertise, flag risks others miss, and validate opportunities through diverse lenses.
Active portfolio companies building the frontier blockchain future.
The ultimate security layer for transacting onchain
Security-first, non-custodial infrastructure for operating onchain value at scale. Enables 100% onchain enforcement of transactions before execution - eliminating blind signing and front-running. Mentioned by Vitalik Buterin at ETHCC 2025.
Intent-driven discovery protocol with trusted AI agents
Decentralized discovery where broker agents compete to fulfill user intents via double opt-in matching. Backed by BlueYard and Consensys Mesh. Building the protocol layer for privacy-preserving, context-aware discovery.
Modular, permissionless prediction market protocol
Built as sovereign chain with Celestia for DA. Anyone can create markets using any token on any chain. Winner of Celestia Mammothon, backed by Cyber Fund and Delphi.
Interoperability leading solution
Veteran team with deep ecosystem experience building critical cross-chain infrastructure. Strong backing from prominent ecosystem builders.
🔒 Member-Only Deal: Full thesis, founder calls, and investment terms available exclusively to SunDAO members.
We say no to 64% of sourced deals. Here's the type of deal flow our members evaluate.
Unified development environment for trust-minimized, cross-chain DeFi applications. Enables 1-click deposits and automated capital deployment across chains.
Veteran team from leading blockchain foundations and successful exits. Strong backing from prominent ecosystem builders and protocol co-founders.
Purpose-built L1 for verifying and executing AI inferences. Omnichain compatibility across 100+ chains for safe, tamper-resistant AI agents.
Featured in Messari research. AI guardrails, MPC keychains, and dual VMs. Live mainnet with Dune dashboard.
Chain-abstracted staking connecting Ethereum liquidity with PoS chains via cross-chain messaging.
Pass reason: Competitive landscape with Lido, Stride. Early stage, limited traction.
High-performance consensus with sub-50ms sync for gaming, robotics, and IoT applications.
Pass reason: Valuation concerns and execution risk at current stage.
Delta-neutral vaults with AI-driven strategies. Nasdaq partner managing $450M+ AUM.
Pass reason: High valuation ($75M). Institutional DeFi timing concerns.
Members get full access to investment memos, founder calls, and voting on every deal.
Join to Access Deal FlowGet access to deal flow, collaborative due diligence, and invest alongside industry experts.
For angels and operators building their frontier blockchain investments portfolio.
For funds, family offices, and institutions seeking alpha in frontier blockchain.
Real feedback from our investor community.
SunDAO gave me exclusive deal flow I could only access through the community. The frontier blockchain thesis is sharp, and the quality of founders they source is exceptional.
The founder access is unmatched. I've learned more about frontier infrastructure in 6 months than 2 years of reading whitepapers. Plus I'm building a real portfolio.
I was skeptical about DAOs doing real investing. SunDAO proved me wrong. The due diligence is thorough, the voting is genuine, and the deals are high quality.
70+ blockchain experts collaborating on due diligence. VCs, validators, security auditors, and protocol founders investing together in frontier infrastructure.
You'll work on real SunDAO initiatives with guidance from experienced mentors on one of these four tracks:
Build and contribute to prototypes, tooling, or production features.
Analyse startups and emerging technologies to support venture and strategic decisions.
Execute content, campaigns, and growth initiatives.
Support partnerships, outreach, and ecosystem initiatives.
Finish with documented work you can show
Production-ready repo, demo, or technical write-up. Work with APIs, SDKs, and infrastructure.
Publishable investment memo with original thesis, evidence, and risk analysis.
End-to-end marketing initiative with rationale, results, and strategic learnings.
Partnership initiative demonstrating commercial reasoning and outcomes.
All projects become portfolio pieces you can showcase to future employers
Here's what each month looks like
Guidance from experienced operators and founders who've built in Web3.
Real project outputs you can showcase to future employers or collaborators.
Exposure to venture and startup workflows in a real environment.
Official certificate of completion issued by SunDAO Ventures.
Access to the SunDAO ecosystem and network of 70+ industry experts.
Top performers may access paid projects or collaborations post-program.
Work on live initiatives across research, engineering, marketing, and business development inside a venture environment.
Build practical skills that apply across startups, venture, product, and growth in Web3 and beyond.
Get structured feedback from experienced operators and mentors throughout the program.
Finish with documented work you can show: memos, campaigns, technical contributions, or BD case studies.
Participants from around the world
"Learning to source deals and build relationships with founders gave me skills I use every day in my BD role now."
"Building smart contracts and contributing to real protocol development was exactly the hands-on experience I needed."
"The exposure to how venture firms evaluate startups was invaluable. I now understand both sides of the table."
"Running campaigns for real Web3 projects taught me more about crypto marketing than any bootcamp could."
"Creating content strategies for blockchain projects and seeing real engagement metrics was incredibly rewarding."
Led by SunDAO Ventures founders and industry experts
Co-Founder, SunDAO Ventures
• Ecosystem Lead @ Interchain Foundation ($40M treasury, 25+ teams)
• Founder of Comets of Web3 (strongest CEE blockchain community)
• Duke, PMI, NNG, HackerRank, APMG certified
• DAO Researcher, UX Master, Agile Evangelist
Co-Founder, SunDAO Ventures
• Technical Director & Board of Management @ Interchain Foundation
• Managing Architect @ Bank of International Settlements
• Senior Architect @ Microsoft and Accenture
• Venture Partner at multi-stage investment fund
Our mentors have worked with
Completing the Career Accelerator opens doors to multiple career paths in Web3 and beyond.
Add "Venture Apprentice at SunDAO Ventures" to your CV. Real experience at a real company that employers can verify.
Leave with tangible deliverables: investment memos, marketing campaigns, code contributions, or BD case studies you can showcase.
Receive an official Certificate of Completion from SunDAO Ventures that validates your skills and experience.
Top performers may be offered paid projects with SunDAO or our portfolio companies.
Access our network of 70+ industry experts for job referrals and warm introductions to hiring managers.
Join the SunDAO Alumni network to stay connected with fellow graduates and ongoing opportunities.
Request professional reference letters from mentors to strengthen your job applications.
Merit-based fee reductions available for exceptional candidates
Join participants from Australia, Hungary, Israel, Honduras, and more. Applications reviewed within 48 hours.
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SunDAO emerged from Hydra Ventures, the leading investment DAO incubator in web3. Their operational framework and strategic guidance shaped our foundation.
We are supported by Atom Accelerator DAO (AADAO), the Cosmos Hub's governance-mandated organization, enabling us to refine our thesis and scale our member network.
We invest across all ecosystems, narratives, and tech stacks. Crypto moves too fast for rigid frameworks. Real innovation creates its own path.
But we are extremely strict on who we invest in. This is where SunDAO's real edge lies.
"Most investors look for signals in pitch decks. We look for signals in people, long before they know we're watching."
Our best investments start with warm intros only. A founder's public footprint tells you more than any due diligence memo ever could.
Most early-stage companies raise capital on evidence - evidence of execution, market pull, and the founders' ability to turn ambiguity into progress.
Strategic early-stage investments in modular and interoperable blockchain protocols.
Hands-on guidance, network access, and connections to our global member base.
Expert guidance for investors and institutions navigating frontier blockchain.
Co-Founder
• Ecosystem Lead @ Interchain Foundation, managing $40M treasury and 25+ teams for Cosmos
• Founder of Comets of Web3, strongest Central & Eastern Europe blockchain community
• Duke University, PMI, NNG, HackerRank, APMG certified
• DAO Researcher, UX Master, Agile Evangelist
Co-Founder
• Technical Director & Board of Management @ Interchain Foundation
• Managing Architect @ Bank of International Settlements
• Senior Architect @ Microsoft and Accenture
• Venture Partner at multi-stage investment fund
Become part of a global community of blockchain investors and operators.
Our community includes founders, operators, and investors from leading projects across the blockchain ecosystem.
And many more across 35+ organizations worldwide
Our members come from diverse backgrounds across the blockchain ecosystem, bringing unique perspectives to every investment decision.
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SunDAO hosts exclusive investor events and open community gatherings across the globe, bringing together investors, founders, and builders.
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