Today at VC & Angel Investors Connect by Daos Hub Dubai🇦🇪, Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs, joined a private panel to share his views on the current market landscape and where Web3 is headed.
Here’s a quick recap of what he covered 👇
1️⃣ According to Andrei, great founders have a strong vision, stay in tune with market needs, and build with awareness of shifting trends.
2️⃣ A strong founding team needs a go-to-market specialist, a technical lead, and a clear team leader. Founders should also demonstrate a solid understanding of tokenomics and the crypto landscape.
3️⃣ He reminded founders not to underestimate contact forms as a method of outreach, as it is an efficient way to communicate key details of projects with investors.
4️⃣ Andrei also sees growing opportunity in DeFi and fixed income layers, where new infrastructure is taking shape.
Plenty of valuable insights shared!
Thanks to Daos Hub for hosting, and to fellow speakers for the engaging discussion.
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Here’s a quick recap of what he covered 👇
1️⃣ According to Andrei, great founders have a strong vision, stay in tune with market needs, and build with awareness of shifting trends.
2️⃣ A strong founding team needs a go-to-market specialist, a technical lead, and a clear team leader. Founders should also demonstrate a solid understanding of tokenomics and the crypto landscape.
3️⃣ He reminded founders not to underestimate contact forms as a method of outreach, as it is an efficient way to communicate key details of projects with investors.
4️⃣ Andrei also sees growing opportunity in DeFi and fixed income layers, where new infrastructure is taking shape.
Plenty of valuable insights shared!
Thanks to Daos Hub for hosting, and to fellow speakers for the engaging discussion.
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Happening in 1 hour! ⏳
Lingling Jiang, Partner at DWF Labs and Falcon Finance, will be speaking at Shard Dubai Summit 2025: Where AI, Crypto, and Capital Converge.
Don’t miss her talking about bridging the gap between crypto and real-world assets during the Stablecoins, RWA, and TradFi Insights panel.
📍 Hosted by Sharding Capital
🔗 For details: https://lu.ma/e7an1q6h
Lingling Jiang, Partner at DWF Labs and Falcon Finance, will be speaking at Shard Dubai Summit 2025: Where AI, Crypto, and Capital Converge.
Don’t miss her talking about bridging the gap between crypto and real-world assets during the Stablecoins, RWA, and TradFi Insights panel.
📍 Hosted by Sharding Capital
🔗 For details: https://lu.ma/e7an1q6h
April was another impactful month for our team — catch up with us to see what we’ve been building and sharing 👇
Milestones and Growth
👉 We invested $25M in governance tokens of World Liberty Financial as part of our mission to make digital finance transparent, inclusive, and institutional-grade
👉 Falcon Finance officially launched to the public on April 30, following a successful closed beta phase that attracted over $200M in TVL
👉 We partnered with Mask Network to accelerate decentralised social infrastructure
TOKEN2049 Dubai
1️⃣ We co-hosted DWF Labs Haus alongside Falcon Finance and welcomed our community of partners
2️⃣ We enjoyed meeting the crypto community at our booth, as well as at our Dippin' Dots and coffee stands at #TOKEN2049
Thought Leadership
💬 Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of DWF Labs, took the stage at TOKEN2049 and delivered his keynote "Changing the Crypto World Order" 🔥
💬 Lingling Jiang, Partner of DWF Labs, shared insights at panels during Web3 Festival and TOKEN2049 hosted by Foresight News, Cypher Capital, and Elven
We’re closing out April with strong momentum and looking ahead to even more exciting initiatives in May 🤝
Read the full recap here
Milestones and Growth
👉 We invested $25M in governance tokens of World Liberty Financial as part of our mission to make digital finance transparent, inclusive, and institutional-grade
👉 Falcon Finance officially launched to the public on April 30, following a successful closed beta phase that attracted over $200M in TVL
👉 We partnered with Mask Network to accelerate decentralised social infrastructure
TOKEN2049 Dubai
1️⃣ We co-hosted DWF Labs Haus alongside Falcon Finance and welcomed our community of partners
2️⃣ We enjoyed meeting the crypto community at our booth, as well as at our Dippin' Dots and coffee stands at #TOKEN2049
Thought Leadership
💬 Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of DWF Labs, took the stage at TOKEN2049 and delivered his keynote "Changing the Crypto World Order" 🔥
💬 Lingling Jiang, Partner of DWF Labs, shared insights at panels during Web3 Festival and TOKEN2049 hosted by Foresight News, Cypher Capital, and Elven
We’re closing out April with strong momentum and looking ahead to even more exciting initiatives in May 🤝
Read the full recap here
🚀 #TOKEN2049 Dubai wrapped up a few impactful days of ecosystem insights and momentum.
VCs remain selective, but capital is shifting towards liquid opportunities, AI infrastructure, and RWAs.
Sui Foundation saw strong engagement from builders and investors, Sonic Labs is gaining traction, Falcon Finance marked its public launch, and there’s much more to unpack 🙌🏼
Read the full recap for detailed insights — and find out where to meet us next!
VCs remain selective, but capital is shifting towards liquid opportunities, AI infrastructure, and RWAs.
Sui Foundation saw strong engagement from builders and investors, Sonic Labs is gaining traction, Falcon Finance marked its public launch, and there’s much more to unpack 🙌🏼
Read the full recap for detailed insights — and find out where to meet us next!
During Shard Dubai Summit 2025, Lingling Jiang, Partner at Falcon Finance and DWF Labs, joined the panel "Stablecoin Evolution: Bridging the Gap Between Crypto and Real-World Assets" to share her perspective on how institutions are approaching the next phase of Web3.
Here are her key takeaways from the stage 👇
1️⃣ Yield sources, scalability, and security are key aspects users should consider when assessing a stablecoin’s reliability and long-term potential.
2️⃣ Lingling pointed out that the market is moving toward greater stability, driven by rising regulatory standards. We’ll see more rigorous transparency requirements and enforced proof of reserves.
3️⃣ One of the biggest hurdles for any new stablecoin project is building liquidity. Success also depends on understanding your user base and what they need, and designing incentives that align with real demand.
4️⃣ We’re seeing a wave of new stablecoin models emerge to meet market demand — from RWA-backed assets to yield-bearing models. For example, Falcon Finance is building a next-gen, multi-asset, yield-bearing synthetic dollar designed to serve both retail and institutional users.
Many thanks to Sharding Capital for the invitation, and to fellow speakers for the engaging discussion.
Here are her key takeaways from the stage 👇
1️⃣ Yield sources, scalability, and security are key aspects users should consider when assessing a stablecoin’s reliability and long-term potential.
2️⃣ Lingling pointed out that the market is moving toward greater stability, driven by rising regulatory standards. We’ll see more rigorous transparency requirements and enforced proof of reserves.
3️⃣ One of the biggest hurdles for any new stablecoin project is building liquidity. Success also depends on understanding your user base and what they need, and designing incentives that align with real demand.
4️⃣ We’re seeing a wave of new stablecoin models emerge to meet market demand — from RWA-backed assets to yield-bearing models. For example, Falcon Finance is building a next-gen, multi-asset, yield-bearing synthetic dollar designed to serve both retail and institutional users.
Many thanks to Sharding Capital for the invitation, and to fellow speakers for the engaging discussion.
Virtuals Protocol, built on Base and Solana, is gaining momentum driven by the launch of Genesis, a new token distribution mechanism designed to prioritise fair and permissionless allocation to genuine contributors.
Read this thread by DWF Ventures for a closer look at key features of Virtuals' Genesis🧵
The DWF Ventures team is seeking to back projects in the AI and AI agent space. If you're building, reach out here.
Read this thread by DWF Ventures for a closer look at key features of Virtuals' Genesis🧵
The DWF Ventures team is seeking to back projects in the AI and AI agent space. If you're building, reach out here.
We’re excited to open the doors to our brand new DWF Labs office in Dubai, a space designed not just for work, but for connection, collaboration, and innovation 🤝💫
Starting this month, we’re welcoming select partners and guests to use the space for hotdesking. Whether you're in town for a few days or laying groundwork for something bigger, we’ve got a desk (and great coffee) waiting for you.
This is more than an office. It’s a home base for opportunity.
We look forward to building more together, in person.
📍 DM the team if you’re in town and want to plug in.
Starting this month, we’re welcoming select partners and guests to use the space for hotdesking. Whether you're in town for a few days or laying groundwork for something bigger, we’ve got a desk (and great coffee) waiting for you.
This is more than an office. It’s a home base for opportunity.
We look forward to building more together, in person.
📍 DM the team if you’re in town and want to plug in.
With new reward-sharing mechanisms for creators and strong community engagement, a new wave of launchpads is emerging on Solana: Boop.fun, LetsBonk.fun, and Believe, each bringing their best to the table.
DWF Ventures just dropped a breakdown on how they’re performing and what sets them apart.
🔗 Read it here.
The DWF Ventures team is excited to see more innovation in the realm of launch mechanisms and launchpads. If you’re building in this space, reach out.
DWF Ventures just dropped a breakdown on how they’re performing and what sets them apart.
🔗 Read it here.
The DWF Ventures team is excited to see more innovation in the realm of launch mechanisms and launchpads. If you’re building in this space, reach out.
We are opening our Dubai office on 21 May for HotDesk Wednesday.
Work from our premium space, connect with the DWF Labs team, and be part of the community for the day.
⌚ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GMT+4)
🔗 Limited to 20 guests—apply now: https://lu.ma/rc5ixipx
The address will be shared upon approval. Don’t miss your spot!
Work from our premium space, connect with the DWF Labs team, and be part of the community for the day.
⌚ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GMT+4)
🔗 Limited to 20 guests—apply now: https://lu.ma/rc5ixipx
The address will be shared upon approval. Don’t miss your spot!
🚨 New Interview Drop: Our Managing Partner Andrei Grachev shares more on building one of the most active crypto forces in the market.
From mining ETH at $5 to deploying a $250M fund into AI, memecoins & synthetic dollars, this is the blueprint for navigating what's next.
P.S. NFA/ DYOR
📺Full interview here.
From mining ETH at $5 to deploying a $250M fund into AI, memecoins & synthetic dollars, this is the blueprint for navigating what's next.
P.S. NFA/ DYOR
📺Full interview here.
X (formerly Twitter)
Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) on X
PARTNER INTERVIEW: FROM $10K TO 10 FIGURES — BUILDING A CRYPTO EMPIRE
Started mining ETH at $5. Now he runs one of the largest market makers, is backing AI tokens, synthetic dollars, and projects tied to presidential families.
@ag_dwf breaks down how he…
Started mining ETH at $5. Now he runs one of the largest market makers, is backing AI tokens, synthetic dollars, and projects tied to presidential families.
@ag_dwf breaks down how he…
Huge thanks to Cointelegraph for having us on the Chain Reaction AMA 🎙️
In this conversation, Managing Partner of DWF Labs, Andrei Grachev, shares more insights on the #GENIUSAct.
Regulation brings clarity. Clarity brings confidence. And confidence brings capital.
This is the turning point for institutional crypto.
Read more here.
In this conversation, Managing Partner of DWF Labs, Andrei Grachev, shares more insights on the #GENIUSAct.
Regulation brings clarity. Clarity brings confidence. And confidence brings capital.
This is the turning point for institutional crypto.
Read more here.
Cointelegraph
GENIUS Act ‘legitimizes’ stablecoins for global institutional adoption
The GENIUS Act may pass the US Senate by May 26, setting regulatory clarity for stablecoins and accelerating institutional adoption of digital dollars.
The Solana ecosystem is gaining momentum, with major announcements and technical updates unveiled at Accelerate NYC 🙌
DWF Ventures has prepared a quick overview of the most important developments and what they mean for builders and investors 👇
Read the full thread.
Building on Solana? The DWF Ventures team is supporting leading teams across the space. Reach out!
DWF Ventures has prepared a quick overview of the most important developments and what they mean for builders and investors 👇
Read the full thread.
Building on Solana? The DWF Ventures team is supporting leading teams across the space. Reach out!
Join our team for HotDesk Wednesday at our Dubai office 🤝
Enjoy an opportunity to connect with our team and work from our premium space 🔥
Capacity is limited to 20 approved guests — register here.
Our office address will be shared upon approval.
Enjoy an opportunity to connect with our team and work from our premium space 🔥
Capacity is limited to 20 approved guests — register here.
Our office address will be shared upon approval.
On May 26, Harmony Muses hosted a livestream on X: 'Valuation vs. Validation', and Alessia Baumgartner, VP of Ecosystems at DWF Labs, joined the conversation to share her perspective.
Here are her key takeaways from the discussion 👇
1️⃣ Traction before TGE is often hype-driven, relying on airdrop farmers, curiosity, and leaderboard hype. Post-TGE, staying relevant becomes the true challenge, demanding a shift in strategy.
2️⃣ Founders should communicate early and clearly. A simple Telegram group for stakeholders can go a long way.
3️⃣ At DWF Labs, every project gets a dedicated account manager. Consistent support matters, especially during challenging moments.
4️⃣ A motivated team is essential. Keeping your team inspired day to day is what keeps projects alive.
5️⃣ KOLs help with reach, but when founders speak directly to their community and stakeholders, it builds trust. Authenticity builds stronger narratives.
A big thank you to Harmony Muses for the invitation, to Sarah Abuagela from Ceras Ventures for the thoughtful exchange, and to moderator Sarah-Maria Kollnitzer from Algorand Foundation for guiding the conversation.
Here are her key takeaways from the discussion 👇
1️⃣ Traction before TGE is often hype-driven, relying on airdrop farmers, curiosity, and leaderboard hype. Post-TGE, staying relevant becomes the true challenge, demanding a shift in strategy.
2️⃣ Founders should communicate early and clearly. A simple Telegram group for stakeholders can go a long way.
3️⃣ At DWF Labs, every project gets a dedicated account manager. Consistent support matters, especially during challenging moments.
4️⃣ A motivated team is essential. Keeping your team inspired day to day is what keeps projects alive.
5️⃣ KOLs help with reach, but when founders speak directly to their community and stakeholders, it builds trust. Authenticity builds stronger narratives.
A big thank you to Harmony Muses for the invitation, to Sarah Abuagela from Ceras Ventures for the thoughtful exchange, and to moderator Sarah-Maria Kollnitzer from Algorand Foundation for guiding the conversation.
We're looking back at a collaborative and community-focused month of May. Keep reading to catch up with us on highlights from this month👇
Milestones and Growth
👉 We opened our new office in Dubai, built as a hub for in-person collaboration across the crypto ecosystem
👉 Falcon Finance exceeded $350M in USDf circulation within just two weeks after launch
Media Engagement
💬 Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of DWF Labs, participated in a Cointelegraph AMA on the GENIUS Act and institutional stablecoin adoption
💬 Andrei also shared insights with BeInCrypto about the RWA sector
💬 Additionally, Andrei participated in an interview with Mario Nawfal, discussing market insights and the history of DWF Labs
Community and Events
1️⃣ Harmony Muses hosted the 'Valuation vs Validation' livestream at our Dubai office, featuring Alessia Baumgartner, VP of Ecosystems at DWF Labs
2️⃣ We launched HotDesk Wednesdays, welcoming ecosystem partners to work alongside our team in Dubai
3️⃣ We joined Bitget Wallet in the #Crypto4Everyone movement to support the next generation of builders making Web3 inclusive and accessible
Research and Insights
📊 DWF Ventures published VC insights from #TOKEN2049; conducted a deep dive on Virtuals Protocol; carried out a comparative review of Solana Foundation launchpads (Boop.fun, LetsBONK.fun, and Believe App); and covered key updates from Accelerate NYC held by Solana Foundation.
We’re wrapping up May on a high note, and we're heading into June ready for more. As always, we appreciate everyone building alongside us 🤝
Read the full recap here.
Milestones and Growth
👉 We opened our new office in Dubai, built as a hub for in-person collaboration across the crypto ecosystem
👉 Falcon Finance exceeded $350M in USDf circulation within just two weeks after launch
Media Engagement
💬 Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of DWF Labs, participated in a Cointelegraph AMA on the GENIUS Act and institutional stablecoin adoption
💬 Andrei also shared insights with BeInCrypto about the RWA sector
💬 Additionally, Andrei participated in an interview with Mario Nawfal, discussing market insights and the history of DWF Labs
Community and Events
1️⃣ Harmony Muses hosted the 'Valuation vs Validation' livestream at our Dubai office, featuring Alessia Baumgartner, VP of Ecosystems at DWF Labs
2️⃣ We launched HotDesk Wednesdays, welcoming ecosystem partners to work alongside our team in Dubai
3️⃣ We joined Bitget Wallet in the #Crypto4Everyone movement to support the next generation of builders making Web3 inclusive and accessible
Research and Insights
📊 DWF Ventures published VC insights from #TOKEN2049; conducted a deep dive on Virtuals Protocol; carried out a comparative review of Solana Foundation launchpads (Boop.fun, LetsBONK.fun, and Believe App); and covered key updates from Accelerate NYC held by Solana Foundation.
We’re wrapping up May on a high note, and we're heading into June ready for more. As always, we appreciate everyone building alongside us 🤝
Read the full recap here.