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Overview

The Orange DAO Fellowship is a 12-week intensive acceleration program designed to help Web3 startups achieve product-market fit, develop go-to-market strategies, and build traction before fundraising. The program is tailored for companies from ideation through pre-Series A stage and provides capital investment, structured mentorship, and access to a large investor community.

Investment focus

The Orange DAO Fellowship focuses on supporting Web3 startups from ideation through pre-Series A stage. It aims to help these companies achieve product-market fit and develop effective go-to-market strategies while providing access to a robust network of investors and mentors.

Program details

Designed for Founders, Builders, Investors. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally full time.

Who it is for

Founders must be pre-seed to pre-Series A stage, fully committed to full-time startup work, coachable, and able to commit 12 weeks to the program. Companies should have a Web3/blockchain focus and a legitimate business model.

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Admissions and application

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Founders must submit their background, company description, product/service details, go-to-market strategy, team composition, and financial projections if available.

Benefits

Participants receive significant capital investment, access to a world-class mentor network, a large investor audience for demo day, and the opportunity to become Orange DAO members with governance rights.

Timeline

The program lasts for 12 weeks, with rolling applications and quarterly cohort starts. Each cohort varies in size based on applicant quality.

How to go about it

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  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

What it pays

The program offers a $100,000 investment per company with a 2% program fee covering operational costs. There is no additional equity dilution beyond standard SAFE/note terms.

Questions about this program

What is the duration of the program?

The program lasts for 12 weeks.

How much investment do participants receive?

Each company receives a $100,000 investment.

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