S24 Deadline: Friday May 31st, 2024

Join The Best Founder Community In Crypto

Join The Best Founder Community In Crypto

Join The Best Founder Community In Crypto

The fastest path from zero to one

The fastest path from zero to one

The fastest path from zero to one

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The Orange DAO Ethos

At the heart of Orange DAO is a profound comprehension of the entrepreneurial journey. We are in lockstep with our fellow founders—those trailblazers poised to construct a brighter future. Our commitment is to offer unparalleled support, wisdom, and resources, all harnessed through an expansive founder network dedicated to your startup's growth and success.

Derek Chiang

Co-Founder of ZeroDev (OF0)

The Orange Fellowship gave me my first check and connected me with my first customer. It's been all upwards from there!

Exclusive Benefits of Orange DAO Fellowship

A Program By Founders, For Founders

Personalized guidance from seasoned crypto entrepreneurs who have real experience building a company.

Support at various business stages; ideation, pre and post product.

Focused program to support the journey from builder to founder.

Mentorship and Support

Building a crypto business comes with its own unique needs and structure which we recognize and can provide support on.

Our core team and members are active participants in the crypto ecosystem.

Our program crypto mentors provide tailored support and insight (from Quantstamp, Cega, Privy).

Hundreds of Crypto VCs and Angels

Orange Fellows have gone on to YC and a16z CSX. Several of our last cohort got accepted into the most recent a16z CSS cohort.

Had the largest fellowship demo day with over 300+ VCs representing $15B in AUM.

Orange Fellows have raised >$150M for previous companies.

By The Numbers

Gain invaluable insights from a diverse community of 1300+ Founders.

Gain invaluable insights from a diverse community of 1300+ Founders.

Gain invaluable insights from a diverse community of 1300+ Founders.

Showcase your project to 300+ industry leading investors on Demo Day.

Showcase your project to 300+ industry leading investors on Demo Day.

Showcase your project to 300+ industry leading investors on Demo Day.

Fellows have raised over $150M for their ventures

Fellows have raised over $150M for their ventures

Fellows have raised over $150M for their ventures

The Program at a Glance

Start

Week 1

Orientation

Weeks 2-6

Mentorship

Weeks 7-10

Fundraising Focus

Week 11

Demo Day Preparation

Finish

Week 12

Graduation

Start

Week 1

Orientation

Weeks 2-6

Mentorship

Weeks 7-10

Fundraising Focus

Week 11

Demo Day Preparation

Finish

Week 12

Graduation

Launch Your Startup

Apply for the Orange DAO

Take your crypto startup on a transformative 10-week sprint with the Orange DAO Fellowship. Secure $100k investment and tap into a wealth of knowledge and networks, all for a nominal 2% Program Fee.

$100K

Investment

2%

Program Fee

Launch Your Startup

Apply for the Orange DAO

Take your crypto startup on a transformative 10-week sprint with the Orange DAO Fellowship. Secure $100k investment and tap into a wealth of knowledge and networks, all for a nominal 2% Program Fee.

$100K

Investment

2%

Program Fee

Launch Your Startup

Apply for the Orange DAO

Take your crypto startup on a transformative 10-week sprint with the Orange DAO Fellowship. Secure $100k investment and tap into a wealth of knowledge and networks, all for a nominal 2% Program Fee.

$100K

Investment

2%

Program Fee

Join Forces with Top-Tier Investors

Orange DAO startups are backed by some of the best VCs and Angel Investors.

Our Community Speaks

Hear from founders who have been through the program

Founders

Founders

Founders

Frequently Asked Questions

Your guide to navigating Orange DAO

When does the Fellowship start?

The program will start in July with an IRL orientation week in San Francisco.

When does the Fellowship start?

The program will start in July with an IRL orientation week in San Francisco.

When does the Fellowship start?

The program will start in July with an IRL orientation week in San Francisco.

When does the Fellowship end?

The official program concludes with a virtual Demo Day in September. After the Demo Day, you’ll become a member of Orange DAO.

When does the Fellowship end?

The official program concludes with a virtual Demo Day in September. After the Demo Day, you’ll become a member of Orange DAO.

When does the Fellowship end?

The official program concludes with a virtual Demo Day in September. After the Demo Day, you’ll become a member of Orange DAO.

Is it in-person or remote?

The program is hybrid. The first week, starting in July 2024, and the last part will be conducted IRL. The remaining weeks will be conducted via Zoom.

Is it in-person or remote?

The program is hybrid. The first week, starting in July 2024, and the last part will be conducted IRL. The remaining weeks will be conducted via Zoom.

Is it in-person or remote?

The program is hybrid. The first week, starting in July 2024, and the last part will be conducted IRL. The remaining weeks will be conducted via Zoom.

What do accepted startups have to do?

Sign the SAFE and participation agreement. One founder must attend the IRL sessions and pitch at Demo Day.

What do accepted startups have to do?

Sign the SAFE and participation agreement. One founder must attend the IRL sessions and pitch at Demo Day.

What do accepted startups have to do?

Sign the SAFE and participation agreement. One founder must attend the IRL sessions and pitch at Demo Day.

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