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Building a Web3 startup? Here’s why most fail—and how you can avoid it. Many Web3 founders hit the same challenges, but with our #KEY strategies, your project can succeed where others don’t. Let’s break it down. 1️⃣ Lack of clear goals and investor alignment. Many Web3 startups struggle because their investors chase short-term gains. We align your goals with investor expectations, ensuring your project focuses on its true utility for long-term success. 2️⃣ Regulatory nightmares sink too many startups. Crypto regulations are complex and evolving. We guide you through this landscape, ensuring compliance without slowing your innovation. 3️⃣ Overhyped valuations can crash your project faster than you think. In #Web3, the market rewards what’s real. We focus on sustainable valuations that reflect the true value of your project, avoiding the pitfalls of market hype. 4️⃣ One-size-fits-all solutions don’t work in Web3. Every project is different. That’s why we provide mentorship, funding, and custom-tailored solutions to meet your unique needs, ensuring you scale effectively. We’ve helped dozens of Web3 startups avoid these common traps and grow sustainably. Connect with us to learn how we can support your journey. 🔗 keydifference.com/labs/ 

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 Navigating the complex landscape of child safety regulations in the gaming industry is no easy feat. Enter k-ID, a startup revolutionizing this space by offering a comprehensive solution for game developers. Co-founded by Kieran Donovan, an attorney with deep expertise in tech and gaming compliance, k-ID simplifies regulatory adherence through its innovative framework. 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The platform, developed over 18 months, provides a robust system that helps developers customize game experiences to be legally appropriate for different age groups and regions. By leveraging APIs and SDKs, k-ID ensures that games comply with global regulations, thus protecting developers from regulatory sanctions and reputational risks. This key problem-solving capability resonated strongly with investors. 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 Even in its pre-seed phase, k-ID's innovative approach attracted significant attention, raising $6 million to kickstart the development of its platform. This early investment underscored the critical need for a compliance solution in the gaming industry and validated the startup's vision. 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 In an impressive move, k-ID secured $45 million in a Series A funding round, bringing their total funding to $51 million. This substantial investment highlights the importance of addressing significant challenges with clear, effective solutions and showcases the potential for startups to attract major funding early in their journey. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 The success of k-ID offers an essential lesson for entrepreneurs: when you tackle a major problem with an innovative solution, you can attract substantial investment. By solving real-world challenges, particularly those as intricate as child safety in gaming, startups can secure the necessary funds to scale and innovate further. This case demonstrates that even in the early stages, a well-pitched, solution-oriented idea can lead to significant financial backing, propelling the startup to new heights. #QubitCapital #Gaming #GamingIndustry #StartupJourney #StartupIdeas #BusinessStrategy #TechStartup #Tech

🌐 Launch Into Web3 with Startup Wise Guys’ Accelerator! 🌐 Hey Web3 Founders! Are you ready to elevate your startup new heights? We’re excited to announce that applications for our second Web3 Acceleration Program are now open! Why You Should Apply: - 💸 Secure up to €150K in convertible investment plus a chance for €300K in follow-on funding. - 🧠 Gain invaluable insights on sales and product development from experts in the Web3 space. - 🤝 Join a vibrant ecosystem with access to over 350 mentors, more than 200 investors, and 600+ entrepreneurial peers. This is your gateway to accelerate towards a decentralized future alongside a network that believes in your vision. 🤜🤛 Partnering Again with 3 Comma Capital SCR, SA for Our Second Web3 Acceleration Program! Together, we’re reinforcing our commitment to pioneering the digital revolution. 3 Comma Capital SCR, SA specializes in asset management for Web 3.0, investing in the decentralized infrastructure that powers the next generation of the internet. 📅 Apply Here 👉https://bit.ly/4budLz2 Let’s build the future of Web3 together! #Web3 #StartupWiseGuys #Web3Community #Web3Gaming #Startup #DeFi #Privacy #IdentitySecurity #Metaverse #NFTs #Infrastructure #DAO

Would you rather … 2x your runway or 2x your team? 🤔 Indulge me in one of my favourite thought games. This one’s not for kids though - it’s for tech founders. If you had to choose - would you rather extend runway or expand your tech team? You know what to do! 👇 ————— If you made it this far and you’re not a tech founder - here’s one for you: Would you rather have more time or more money? ————— #founder #startup #runway #tech

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡: $1.46 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 2024 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 19 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 Congratulations to Or Eshed, David Vaisbrud and the LayerX Security team for being included in this remarkable list and for raising $26M for its browser security platform! Early stage startups continue to raise capital with strong growth in March, April, and May, highlighting the ongoing momentum in the Israeli tech ecosystem. Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/dvYfU693 #nomatterwhat

Deadline Dream Alert #21 Hello Founders, if you're building in AI/Playable Apps/Games Studios /AR/VR/Infra + Tools/UGC/Interactive Platforms/Web3 Then apply for the Jan '25 cohort for A16Z GAMES SPEEDRUN Tech x Games 12-week accelerator. Details below👇 - $750K Investment for each startup - 12-week program from 01/06 to 03/21 with IRL speakers, office hours, personalized coaching, and events Andrew Chen is one of the smartest VC in the Silicon Valley. He is a General Partner for A16Z GAMES, focused on the intersection of tech and gaming — this includes AI, studios, infrastructure, and consumer apps. Do check his newsletter, a must for every dreamer. Dreamers, like this post to spread the word. Link to Apply - https://sr.a16z.com/ Apply yourself/tag friends/teams you think should apply! Follow Namma Bengaluru Startups for regular startup updates Last date - 1 Oct 12:20 PM IST #DreamOn #SanFrancisco #AI #LastMinuteAlerts #Startups

I used this slide in a talk a couple of weeks ago. Building and developing a new startup idea is hard enough, but with #web3 you’re up against three issues. 1. The actual product… 2. The token (which is not the product except in very specific cases — e.g. memes). 3. The communications problem you’re needing to solve just to get people to download a wallet. Anything missing? #web3 #startups

Kill.ai = $90,555.10 Kills.ai = 99$ Gaming Startup. This is a Poem for you: Oh, the joy of investing, let’s all be keen, Kill.ai at $90,555.10—a VC’s dream! Perfect for those with a fat wallet to burn, To add some more zeros to their techie churn. But why splurge on the glitter when you can be wise? Kills.ai is up for just $99—a bargain in disguise! Why throw millions at a name so grand, When you can score a deal with a more modest brand? So, let the VCs chase their high-priced fancies, While you snag a steal that’ll give them all a glance, please. After all, in the world of startups and hype, Sometimes less is more, and that’s just ripe.

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Any #YC #founders looking for help on their test automation setup so you can spend more time building and less time worrying about potential bugs when releasing to prod.... you welcome to inbox me. #ycombinator #founders #yc #startup #tech