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Outlier Ventures

The Y Combinator of Web3 — the world's most active open metaverse and Web3 accelerator

London, UKEst. 2014250+ portfolio companies; teams in London, New York, Berlin
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Quick Facts

Best For
Pre-seed and seed Web3 founders who want the most connected accelerator network in the ecosystem, especially for European and UK-based teams

Overview

Outlier Ventures is widely regarded as the world's most influential Web3 accelerator, having backed 250+ startups since 2014 with one of the strongest alumni networks in the ecosystem. Its Base Camp programme runs multiple cohorts per year across vertical tracks — DeFi, gaming, AI+Web3, and infrastructure — providing founders with 12 weeks of intensive mentorship, tokenomics design, legal structuring, go-to-market strategy, and introductions to Outlier's investor network. Alumni include 1inch and dYdX. The firm's 'Open Metaverse' thesis has been remarkably prescient — making it a natural home for founders building at the intersection of physical and digital worlds.

Focus Areas

DeFi & InfrastructureAI & Web3 ConvergenceOpen Metaverse & GamingPrivacy TechBase Layer ProtocolsToken Network Design

How to Apply

Apply via outlierventures.io; multiple intake periods per year; vertical tracks open at different times

Office Locations

New YorkBerlin

Frequently Asked Questions about Outlier Ventures

What equity and token terms does Outlier Ventures typically take?
Outlier Ventures takes both equity and token investment as part of its Base Camp programme — the exact split and structure vary by cohort and programme track. Investment size ranges from $100K to $250K depending on the specific programme. Founders should verify the current terms directly with the Outlier team at the time of application, as terms evolve across cohort cycles.
How do I apply to Outlier Ventures?
Applications are submitted via outlierventures.io. Outlier runs multiple cohorts per year across vertical-specific tracks — DeFi, gaming, AI+Web3, and infrastructure — with intake periods opening at different times for each track. Checking the website for current open applications is the first step; the application process typically involves a written submission followed by interviews for shortlisted teams.
How long is the Outlier Ventures Base Camp programme?
The Base Camp programme runs for 12 weeks, providing intensive mentorship, tokenomics design, legal structuring, go-to-market strategy, and investor introductions across the cohort period. The remote-first format with optional in-person sessions means founders from the UK, Europe, and globally can participate without relocating to London.
What does Outlier Ventures provide beyond capital?
Outlier's platform support includes tokenomics design, legal structuring advice, go-to-market strategy, introductions to its extensive investor network (built over 10+ years and 250+ portfolio companies), mentor sessions from ecosystem leaders, and access to the firm's Open Metaverse thesis and research resources. The alumni network — including 1inch and dYdX — provides genuine peer access.
Is Outlier Ventures open to non-UK or non-European founders?
Yes — Outlier Ventures explicitly has a global mandate with teams in London, New York, and Berlin, and runs programmes for founders from across the world. While it has historically been the most connected Web3 accelerator for European and UK-based teams, its alumni and cohort composition is international. The remote-first programme format further reduces geographic barriers to participation.
What are Outlier Ventures' most notable alumni?
Notable Outlier alumni include 1inch (leading DEX aggregator), dYdX (top decentralised derivatives exchange), and Fetch.ai (AI and blockchain convergence). These alumni reflect the programme's focus on DeFi, infrastructure, and emerging Web3 verticals — and their subsequent growth to major ecosystem players demonstrates the value of the Outlier network for early-stage projects.

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