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Fundraising partner

I'm looking for someone who actually knows how to raise money, with a working network of real investors, willing to take a percentage of what they bring in instead of a fat retainer up front. Crypto and Web3 background helps a lot. Mission-aligned helps even more.

The pitch is real. I have a working app, a token contract that's been on Ethereum since December 2018, and a soft launch already running in Crawford Bay. I'm not looking for someone to write a deck, build a CRM, or "develop an investor strategy" for three months. I'm looking for someone who can pick up the phone and start conversations with people who would actually fund a mutual credit project for community food sharing.

What good looks like

The right person has raised money for early-stage crypto projects before, and can name them. They know investors who care about regenerative economy or community resilience, not just yield-chasers. They can give honest feedback on the pitch instead of polite agreement. Bonus if they've worked with values-driven projects in the past, but it's not required.

What I don't need: someone whose network is mostly cold LinkedIn connections, someone whose track record gets vague when you ask follow-up questions, or someone who needs hand-holding through what the project actually is.

How I'd compensate

Default is a success fee, scaled to the size of the raise.

  • For smaller raises in the $25K to $100K range, 10% is reasonable.
  • For larger raises at $250K and up, 5% is more typical.
  • Equity is on the table for someone who wants to stay involved on strategy after the raise.
  • A small monthly retainer plus a reduced success fee (2 to 5%) is possible, but only after warm leads have shown up. No retainer for promises.

There's no money for "exploration calls" or "investor list research." Real introductions or real strategic input is what I'm paying for.

Where I'm looking

Start with my own network. The right person is usually one referral away, not someone you find cold. After that:

  • Crypto and DAO communities I'm already in or can get warm intros to
  • LinkedIn and AngelList for people who list fundraising as their actual specialty, with results to back it up
  • Web3 talent platforms (Braintrust, CryptoJobsList, WorkOnChain)
  • Pitch forums and investor matching events, less to pitch from the stage and more to meet the connectors who run them

I'd rather take longer to find one good person than rush into an arrangement with someone whose value-add is mostly hopeful.

What I'll commit to

A clear written agreement before any commitment. Defined deliverables, a timeline, and what counts as a "successful introduction." No exclusivity unless there's a retainer that makes exclusivity reasonable. Honest communication about whether the leads are actually working.

Bottom line

I'm not looking for someone to talk about funding. I'm looking for someone who can pick up the phone and get real conversations started with aligned investors. They don't have to believe in everything in crypto, but they do have to believe in this project enough to take some shared risk.