How to apply to Orange DAO

Rolling applications

Investment from 1,000+ YC alumni. Web3 focus.

A DAO of 1,000+ Y Combinator alumni investing in Web3 startups. Unique: get YC-level network access for crypto/Web3 without going through YC.

Orange DAO at a glance

Pre-seed Seed Crypto Web3

Orange DAO reviews applications on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time — and earlier is usually better.

We haven't mapped this program's questions yet — open the official form to see them.

Step 1

Check that you fit

Orange DAO backs pre-seed and seed startups with a focus on crypto, web3. Make sure your stage, sector and location match before you spend time on the form.
Step 2

Read every question before writing

Open the official form and list every question first — several usually overlap, and you want each answer to add something new.
Step 3

Draft from what you already have

Pull your one-liner, traction, team and market from your deck or notes. Applyseed turns one startup profile into a draft for every question, within each limit.
Step 4

Cut to the limits and make it specific

Replace adjectives with numbers: users, revenue, growth rate, time to build. Reviewers read thousands of applications — concrete beats clever.
Step 5

Submit on the official site

Paste your answers into the Orange DAO form and submit it yourself.

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When is the Orange DAO application deadline?

Orange DAO reviews applications on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time — and earlier is usually better.

Does Orange DAO accept international founders?

Yes. Orange DAO accepts founders from outside Remote.

What is the Orange DAO acceptance rate?

Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted. Applying to several programs raises your odds.