Alliance DAO Launches ALL14 Startup Cohort with 1,700 Applications

Alliance DAO has launched its latest accelerator cohort, ALL14, attracting over 1,700 applications. Accepted startups will participate in a three-month program, starting with two weeks of in-person sessions followed by remote mentorship.

Key points include:

  • Alliance DAO invests $450k in startups under favorable terms.
  • The median amount raised by participants post-program is $3.5 million.
  • Participating chains include Solana and Ethereum, with Base as the leading Layer 2.
  • 35% of the accepted teams focus on AI, while 30% are centered around stablecoin innovations.

Notable startups in the crypto space include:

  • 8020 (Moonshot for Asia)
  • Zabio (P2P stablecoin exchange for LATAM)
  • Lemonade Payments (Crypto payments in Africa)
  • Zynk Labs (Instant crypto settlements)
  • Fido (DeFi-powered neobank)
  • Orbit (AI assistant for DeFi trading)
  • FactCheck (stablecoin-incentivized fact-checking)

Alliance also hosted a demo day recently, showcasing the participating teams. The application window for the next cohort closes on May 28.