For Startups
Introduction
At Holdex, we aim to be the earliest supporters of future-oriented companies and their founders, especially in the emerging decentralized application market. Our partners recognize the value of our talent, execution, expertise, and network. We proudly champion entrepreneurs who share our vision of a decentralized future and connect them with prime opportunities.
Our Approach to Web3 Projects
While every startup is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach, we leverage our experience to provide the following:
- Business opportunity validation
- Unparalleled expertise and talent in building and launching
- Introductions to strategic partners and investors
We are committed to our founders and actively use our network and startup perks to help their startups grow. Many of these startups become leaders in their respective categories.
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What We Are Looking For
We’ve received inquiries from many interesting companies, but we've had to turn down most of them. Our goal is to stay practical and focus on our key selection principles. If you're interested in partnering with us, we’re excited to share what we look for!
Problem-Solution Equilibrium
The world presents countless problems and potentially even more solutions. However, many problems are not pressing or significant enough to justify attention. At Holdex, we address genuine, impactful problems with straightforward and reliable solutions.
Convincing Teams
While every team is unique, successful startup teams typically exhibit these key indicators:
- Clear Mission and Shared Values : A strong sense of purpose and aligned values are essential for driving the team forward.
- Proven Ability to Execute : The team's track record of delivering results and achieving goals demonstrates its capability to overcome challenges.
- Relevant Experience and Resilience : Domain expertise and the ability to learn from failures and quickly recover are crucial for navigating the unpredictable startup environment.
What We Are Skeptical Of
Don't hesitate to approach us even if we seem skeptical. We are simply wary of ideas that don't address a genuine underlying problem.
We advise you to evaluate your product dispassionately. That way, when we inquire about the problem you're solving, you'll have a straightforward answer ready.
If your customer's problem is minor or infrequent, your idea will unlikely succeed. The primary warning signs are:
- Ideas That Don't Benefit From Blockchain : Blockchain technology, for its own sake, won't work and can even worsen the user experience.
- Tokens Without Real Utility : Simply giving out tokens doesn't guarantee demand. If your customers don't see real utility in your token, neither will we. The value proposition should be clear to everyone.
- Grand Visions Without Practical Plan : Founders with big dreams are inspiring, but more is needed to succeed. Great founders have both ambitious and realistic plans, achieving milestones step-by-step.
Our doors remain open even if we don't partner up this time. We're always happy to hear from you when you have another great idea!