Founders should consider VC firms their allies as they build in the bear market

Cointelegraph

Published Nov 06, 2022 06:49PM ET

Updated Nov 06, 2022 08:20PM ET

This year’s bear market trajectory should be looked upon as a favorable opportunity for Web3 founders to raise capital and build cutting-edge products. Some of the most robust businesses today were built during market downturns, and founders now have a real opportunity to ensure they’re building products and services that meet genuine, real-world needs and look beyond oversized checks to find the most suitable business partnership.

Determining the best methods to fund your product and company is of paramount importance and not a decision to be rushed into. It is an action that requires due diligence and an acute understanding of how the partnership will function and, more importantly, flourish in the face of adverse markets. Before a founder embarks on the journey of attracting investment, however, it is important they can communicate the efficacy of their product in current and future markets.

Marek Šandrik is principal at RockawayX, a venture capital firm backing Web3 founders. He completed a bachelor of arts in economics and business from University College London before obtaining an MBA from London Business School.

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