Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What does it really take to raise capital in today’s Web3 and blockchain startup ecosystem? At the AIBC stage, venture capitalists, investors, and founders unpack the realities behind startup funding, from pre-seed rounds and angel investments to venture capital strategy. The panel explores how founders can secure early backing, build strong investor relationships, and navigate challenging market cycles. Speakers also discuss key investment trends including tokenisation, stablecoins, AI-driven innovation, and on-chain financial infrastructure. From networking strategies to due diligence and board composition, this conversation delivers practical insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale their ideas and attract serious investment in the evolving digital economy.
Host / Moderator Details:
Gustavo Montero – Chairman, Car Capital; former executive at Standard Chartered;
Mona Tiesler – Head of Investments, TOTA VC Fund; venture partner supporting Edge Capital’s DeFi-focused investment strategy.
CJ Anand – Director of Advisory, GAF Group; blockchain and Web3 investor with a focus on early-stage venture development.
Adrian Niculescu – Entrepreneur, investor, and CMO specialising in venture capital, blockchain, and startup growth strategy.
Yuriy Romanyukha – Managing Partner at ICL and Partner at Frontier Ventures, investing heavily in blockchain startups and early-stage innovation.
Video Chapters (vid length is 31:15):
00:00 – Welcome to IGA World
00:33 – Panel introduction and speaker backgrounds
03:10 – Favourite stages of startup investing
05:20 – Pre-seed vs seed investment strategies
07:40 – Is fundraising harder in today’s market?
11:30 – Investor expectations in Web3 and blockchain startups
14:40 – Key investment trends: tokenisation, payments, and infrastructure
18:10 – How founders should approach fundraising
21:45 – Building momentum and investor networks
24:10 – The role of due diligence in venture investing
26:45 – Importance of advisory boards and governance
29:40 – Final insights for startup founders
Join the tech community ➡️ https://linktr.ee/aibcworld
#venturecapital #startupfundraising #blockchaininvestment #Web3startups #AIBCEurasia2026
What does it really take to raise capital in today’s Web3 and blockchain startup ecosystem? At the AIBC stage, venture capitalists, investors, and founders unpack the realities behind startup funding, from pre-seed rounds and angel investments to venture capital strategy. The panel explores how founders can secure early backing, build strong investor relationships, and navigate challenging market cycles. Speakers also discuss key investment trends including tokenisation, stablecoins, AI-driven innovation, and on-chain financial infrastructure. From networking strategies to due diligence and board composition, this conversation delivers practical insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale their ideas and attract serious investment in the evolving digital economy.
Host / Moderator Details:
Gustavo Montero – Chairman, Car Capital; former executive at Standard Chartered;
Mona Tiesler – Head of Investments, TOTA VC Fund; venture partner supporting Edge Capital’s DeFi-focused investment strategy.
CJ Anand – Director of Advisory, GAF Group; blockchain and Web3 investor with a focus on early-stage venture development.
Adrian Niculescu – Entrepreneur, investor, and CMO specialising in venture capital, blockchain, and startup growth strategy.
Yuriy Romanyukha – Managing Partner at ICL and Partner at Frontier Ventures, investing heavily in blockchain startups and early-stage innovation.
Video Chapters (vid length is 31:15):
00:00 – Welcome to IGA World
00:33 – Panel introduction and speaker backgrounds
03:10 – Favourite stages of startup investing
05:20 – Pre-seed vs seed investment strategies
07:40 – Is fundraising harder in today’s market?
11:30 – Investor expectations in Web3 and blockchain startups
14:40 – Key investment trends: tokenisation, payments, and infrastructure
18:10 – How founders should approach fundraising
21:45 – Building momentum and investor networks
24:10 – The role of due diligence in venture investing
26:45 – Importance of advisory boards and governance
29:40 – Final insights for startup founders
Join the tech community ➡️ https://linktr.ee/aibcworld
#venturecapital #startupfundraising #blockchaininvestment #Web3startups #AIBCEurasia2026
