SunDAO — the Interchain Investment Community!
SunDAO is the largest Interchain Investment Community, dedicated to empowering founders and projects that align with our vision of a trust-driven, interoperable and modular Web3 future. As a blockchain expert-driven investment DAO, we combine the collective wisdom of our members with a forward-thinking approach to venture funding. Our mission is to back projects that push boundaries, solve real-world problems, and uphold the values of decentralization and sovereignty.
We, Daiana Marculescu and Chris Zhong as SunDAO founders, have extensive experience and deep understanding of the Cosmos Ecosystem. Through SunDAO, we aim to provide capital and also foster a community of builders, investors, and visionaries who share a commitment to creating meaningful impact in the blockchain space.
SunDAO launch
SunDAO was launched in November 2024, after almost 1 year of working on the whitepaper, investment thesis and ecosystem alignment, with the support and incubation from Hydra Ventures and Atom Accelerator.
SunDAO now includes over 50 protocol founders, renowned security auditors, core contributors, experienced angel investors, and top-tier developers. This diverse expertise allows us to:
- Analyze projects from multiple perspectives, including technical feasibility, market fit, security, and compliance.
- Provide unparalleled insights into emerging trends and innovations in blockchain.
- Leverage our extensive network to validate founders, partnerships, and ecosystems
Our Investment Principle
In a world where Web3 is heralded as the future of the internet, it’s easy to get lost in the noise of hype cycles, speculative narratives, and the next big thing. At SunDAO, we take a step back to reflect deeply on what actually will differentiate a good startup and a great startup in Web3.
1. Interoperability & Modularity as the future
The Cosmos ecosystem thrives because of its interoperability and modularity, enabling sovereign chains to scale while remaining connected. We invest in projects that leverage Cosmos’s strengths — sovereign blockchains, secure interoperability via IBC, and decentralized infrastructure that unlocks real innovation
2. We value depth and insights
Great founders don’t chase narratives; they go deep into problem and solution spaces — uncovering real pain points, developing unique insights, and understanding why existing solutions fall short. Cosmos are known for having problem-obsessed builders that are at the bleeding edge of innovation to create enduring impact.
3. Execution > Vision
Big ideas mean nothing without strong execution. The best founders iterate fast, make tough calls, and stay laser-focused. In Web3’s fast-moving landscape, adaptability and relentless execution separate dreamers from winners.
At SunDAO, we back founders who believe in the future of interoperability and sovereignty, who go beyond hype to deeply understand problem spaces, and who have the grit to execute in a fast-evolving landscape. If you’re building the next great Interchain startup, let’s talk.
Join SunDAO — Invest in the future of Interchain
As a SunDAO member, you have the opportunity to join the biggest interchain investors community, invest alongside SunDAO in interchain projects, and influence the direction and future of the DAO. Engage in investment discussions, contribute to votes, recommend startups and help document the collective journey.
Please apply here to express interest in joining!
