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Seedverse offers an alternative to traditional SAFE+SAFT fundraising. We blend the benefits of equity fundraising with the liquidity of token investing through equity treasuries.

How Seedverse Works
Founder
Issues SAFE
Seedverse
Creates DAO
Venture
DAO
Holds Treasury
Community
Trades Tokens

The Fundraising Problem

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Traditional Equity

Founders can issue successive dilutive rounds, but investors are locked in for years.

  • Funds locked for 5-10 years until IPO/Exit
  • Proven model for growth companies
  • Limited to accredited investors/VCs
Traditional Tokens

Great for early liquidity, but often become "dead weight" with bad tokenomics.

  • Early liquidity via warrants/TGE
  • Post-TGE tokens often become dead weight
  • Founder becomes "cheerleader" of dead instrument
Founders need a tool that enables growth-centric fundraising while giving investors early liquidity.

Introducing Venture Tokens

Growth equity meets DeFi liquidity

Venture Tokens represent governance over a treasury holding your company's SAFE. Investors get tradable tokens. You get flexible, dilutive fundraising without the baggage of traditional tokenomics.

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For Founders
  • Raise via "Community Rounds" without half-baked tokenomics
  • Successive dilutive rounds like traditional equity
  • DAO controls token decisions, NOT company decisions
  • Optional community engagement on your terms
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For Investors
  • Access to liquidity whenever you want
  • Track upside through rights to equity liquidation
  • Access to top-tier deals
  • No KYC required for trading
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For Both
  • Cleaner cap tables (SPV consolidation)
  • Market-driven price discovery
  • Transparent treasury governance
  • Aligned long-term incentives
The Community Round Journey
From application to liquidity in 5 simple steps
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Founder Applies
Submit your fundraising round details. Choose how much of your raise to tokenize.
Example:
Founder Bob raises $500k at $5m val. Allocates $200k through Seedverse to Venture DAO
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Venture DAO Launches
Seedverse creates a dedicated Venture DAO (SPV) for your SAFE with custom terms and transfer restrictions.
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Community Invests
Community pledges capital to fund the SAFE. A 10% fee builds initial liquidity pools.
$220k raised → $200k for SAFE, $20k for liquidity
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Treasury Holds Equity
Deal executes. The SAFE sits in the Venture DAO treasury. Tokens gate Venture DAO membership that represent governance rights over the treasury.
Trade or Redeem
Tokens trade freely. Upon liquidity events (IPO/Acquisition), holders redeem for proceeds (Venture DAO membership and KYC required).
Follow-On Rounds
Issue new SAFEs at higher valuations. Existing token holders vote to expand the treasury.

Why Venture Tokens Win

Feature Equity Token Venture
Freely Traded
Dividends / Liquidation Proceeds
Large Holder Base
Investor Protections

Who This Is For

Ideal Founders
  • Building long-term, growth-oriented companies
  • Want community involvement without TGE pressure
  • Need flexible fundraising as company scales
  • Seeking alternatives to traditional SAFE+SAFT structures
Ideal Projects
  • DeFi protocols that don't need utility tokens
  • Infrastructure projects with long development timelines
  • Consumer apps exploring token distribution
  • Any Web3 startup prioritizing equity over extractive tokenomics
Common Questions
For Founders
How is this different from a traditional SAFT?
Unlike a SAFT which converts to tokens at TGE, Venture Tokens represent governance over a DAO treasury holding your SAFE. There's no speculative token launch.
What happens at IPO or acquisition?
At exit, the DAO treasury liquidates the equity position and token holders can redeem proportionally for their share of proceeds.
Can I do multiple fundraising rounds?
Yes, you can issue new SAFEs at higher valuations into the same or new Venture DAOs, just like traditional equity rounds.
What about my cap table?
The DAO acts as a single SPV on your cap table, consolidating hundreds of community investors into one clean entry.
For Investors
What rights do I have?
As a Venture DAO member, you have governance rights over treasury decisions and liquidation events.
Can I sell my tokens anytime?
Yes, tokens trade freely on Base DEXs. KYC is only required at redemption during a liquidity event.
Do I need to KYC?
KYC is not required for trading tokens. It is required only when redeeming tokens for equity proceeds at exit.
What happens if the company fails?
In the event of a wind-down, the DAO treasury will liquidate remaining assets and distribute proceeds to token holders.
How do I become a Venture DAO member?
Purchase Venture Tokens during the community round to become a Venture DAO member and gain governance rights.

Ready to Take Action?

Choose your path on Seedverse

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Launch a DAO
Deploy your Venture DAO on Base and raise from your community
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Apply as Founder
Raise from your community without sacrificing control
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Join as Investor
Invest in real startups before IPO with Venture Tokens
🚀 Community Rounds on Base

Launch Your Venture DAO

Raise from your community with equity-backed Venture Tokens. No tokenomics headaches, just clean fundraising.

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Base Network
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SAFE-Backed
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Community-First
Connect Your Wallet
Connect your Base-compatible wallet to get started
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MetaMask
Most popular Ethereum wallet
Coinbase Wallet
Easy setup for new users
WalletConnect
Scan QR with any mobile wallet
Rabby
Best wallet for DeFi power users
Why Seedverse?
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Secure & Compliant
All SAFEs are structured by qualified legal counsel. Your fundraise is fully compliant with securities regulations.
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Built on Base
Smart contracts deployed on Base L2. Low fees, fast transactions, Ethereum security.
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3% Success Fee
3% success fee on capital raised. No upfront costs. You only pay when you succeed.
🚀 Apply as Founder

Raise from Your Community,
Your Way

Join founders who've unlocked community-backed fundraising without sacrificing equity control or drowning in tokenomics.

$500k+
Raised on Platform
50+
Active DAOs
3%
Fee Only

Why Founders Choose Seedverse

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Clean Cap Table
Hundreds of community investors consolidate into one SPV on your cap table. Your lawyers will thank you.
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Raise Again & Again
Issue successive SAFEs at higher valuations just like traditional equity. Community token holders can follow on.
Legal-Grade Speed
SAFEs structured by qualified legal counsel, deployed on Base in days — not months of VC back-and-forth.
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Investors Become Ambassadors
Token holders have skin in the game. They market your product, refer customers, and vote on key decisions.

Your Path to a Community Round

01
🧾Apply & Get Vetted

Submit your project details. Our team reviews within 48 hours. We look for strong fundamentals and community alignment.

⏱ 48hr turnaround
02
📋Structure Your SAFE

Work with Seedverse's legal team to structure your SAFE. Choose your valuation cap, discount rate, and tokenization percentage.

⏱ 1-3 days
03
🚀Deploy Your DAO

Your Venture DAO is deployed on Base. Community members can start buying Venture Tokens immediately.

⏱ Same day
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💸Receive Funding

Once your target is hit, funds are released. SAFE executes. You get capital, community gets tokens.

⏱ T+30 days

Simple, Transparent Pricing

3%
of capital raised

  • SAFE drafting & legal review
  • Smart contract deployment on Base
  • Investor onboarding portal
  • Token issuance & liquidity setup
  • Ongoing DAO treasury management
  • Dedicated founder support

No upfront costs. Pay only when you raise.

Founders Love Seedverse

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We raised $300k from 400 community members in 2 weeks. The cap table is clean, and every investor is now a brand ambassador.

AC
Alex Chen
Co-founder, Acme Protocol
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Traditional VCs wanted 20% for $500k. With Seedverse, we raised the same amount from our community at a $5m cap. No board seat.

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Maria Santos
CEO, Nexus Finance
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The legal process was faster than I expected. SAFE was ready in 3 days and the DAO was live by end of week.

JP
James Park
Founder, BuildDAO

Who Qualifies?

✅ Good Fit
  • Building for 6+ months
  • Active user base or waitlist
  • Strong founder-market fit
  • Willing to offer equity-backed terms
  • Web3 or Web3-adjacent project
❌ Not a Fit
  • Pure speculation projects
  • Anonymous teams
  • No product or prototype
  • Projects with existing token TGE
  • Gambling or grey-area verticals

Start Your Application

Takes 5 minutes. Our team responds in 48 hours.

Application Received!

We've got your application and our team will review it within 48 hours. Check your inbox for a confirmation.

🚀 You're on your way to a community round
About Your Project
Your Raise
40% → $200k via Venture DAO
Your Team
About Your Traction
💎 Venture Token Investing

Invest in Real Startups Before IPO

Get equity-backed Venture Tokens in vetted startups. Trade anytime on Base. Redeem at exit for your share of proceeds.

No KYC to Trade SAFE-Backed Base Network

What Are Venture Tokens?

Venture Tokens are governance tokens for a Venture DAO treasury. Each DAO holds a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) from a vetted startup. When you buy tokens, you're buying governance rights over real equity.
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Equity-Backed
Your token tracks the value of actual equity, not speculation.
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Liquid
Trade on Base DEXs anytime without lockups.
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Governed
Vote on treasury decisions, future rounds, and liquidity events.

Live Community Rounds

Vetted startups raising right now

Acme Protocol 🔴 LIVE
DeFi

Decentralized lending protocol with real-world collateral

68% Funded
$340k
Raised
$500k
Target
32 days
Left
Token price: $0.10 per AVTP token
Nexus Finance 🔴 LIVE
Infrastructure

Cross-chain asset bridge with MEV protection

42% Funded
$210k
Raised
$500k
Target
45 days
Left
Token price: $0.05 per NXFT token
BuildDAO 🔜 COMING SOON
SocialFi

Community-owned developer tooling with revenue sharing

Not yet launched
Raised
TBD
Target
Soon
Launch
Token pricing not yet announced

How to Invest in 3 Steps

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Connect Wallet
Connect your Base-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.). No sign-up required.
02
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Browse & Pick a Deal
Explore vetted startups raising community rounds. Review the SAFE terms, founder background, and tokenomics.
03
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Buy Venture Tokens
Purchase tokens with ETH or USDC on Base. Tokens arrive in your wallet instantly. Trade or hold.

Better Than Traditional Investing

See how Venture Tokens stack up against angel investing

Feature Angel Investing Venture Tokens
Min. Investment $25,000+ $100
Liquidity 7–10 years Anytime
Access Accredited only Open to all
Governance Sometimes Always
Transparency Limited On-chain
KYC to Trade ❌ Yes ✅ No

Risks to Consider

⚠️ Venture Token investing involves significant risk. Startups can fail, tokens can lose value, and liquidity is not guaranteed. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. Venture Tokens are not registered securities.
🔴 Startup failure — you may lose your entire investment
🟡 Token illiquidity — markets may be thin for smaller projects
🟡 Regulatory risk — token laws vary by jurisdiction

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Investor FAQ

No. Anyone can buy and trade Venture Tokens on Base. KYC is only required when redeeming at a liquidity event.
As low as $100 worth of tokens per deal.
If the startup succeeds and has an IPO or acquisition, the DAO treasury liquidates the equity and distributes proceeds to token holders.
Yes, Venture Tokens trade freely on Base DEXs. You can exit anytime there's a buyer.
SAFEs are regulated instruments. The legal structure is designed for compliance, but Venture Tokens are novel instruments — consult your own legal/tax advisor.
If a startup winds down, the SAFE may have minimal recovery. The DAO will liquidate any remaining assets and distribute proportionally.