How Deniz closed his dream lead investor in a dried-up Web3 funding market
Deniz Omer
Alphaday
Deniz Omer is the founder and CEO of Alphaday, the ultimate crypto dashboard for staying up to date with all things Web3 and interacting with your favorite DApps.
Closed Hashkey as their Lead Investor
"Your step-by-step approach isn't just a strategy, it’s a system that works. We are now in a position of strength. We’re not chasing VCs anymore, we’re selecting them."
Goals
Deniz and Felipe wanted to close a Tier 1 VC to lead their round although the Web3 funding market was bone dry. A non-negotiable.
They knew fundraising would be tough. So they wanted to make sure they did it the right way and not endanger their business with unforced errors.
CEO Deniz needed investors to see him as THE GUY to build a massive outcome in this space.
Obstacles
They had raised their last round in a boom market with no real strategy by just hitting up a few contacts. And they knew that wasn’t going to work this time.
“The first time I did fundraising, I just winged it. This time, I felt like I was overwhelmed with information, unsure of what strategy to commit to.”
“We had a billion-dollar idea and traction, but we didn’t know how to present it effectively to investors.”
Results
They managed to close Hashkey, their dream lead investor because the VCs bought into their vision story
“We can’t state just how much we appreciate what a change in mindset and frame of reference this has been. It’s been a completely different experience since we started working with you.”
"Presenting the billion dollar story and long-term vision resonated with investors. We could see it in their eyes, they were nodding along and engaging deeply.”
“Our cold email response rates skyrocketed. I sent an email that stood out, and investors responded, saying it was refreshing to see such content. The results were immediate.”