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The Linea Ecosystem Investment Alliance
Fueling the future of web3 innovation on Linea.
Powered by 45+ venture partners.
The Linea Ecosystem Investment Alliance
The Linea Ecosystem Investment Alliance
Is an investment syndicate dedicated to empowering startups building on Linea. In the dynamic world of innovation, securing capital can be challenging, and LEIA aims to be a transformative force and catalyst to the funding process. In addition, LEIA adds invaluable mentorship and technical coaching to the mix, making it a unique program that addresses significant areas of growth for Linea builders.
Application and Recognition
Once you apply for LEIA, you will go through a selection process that is designed to pick the most promising projects.
Investment and Elevation
Selected projects recieve not only dedicated capital but also comprehensive support in the form of technical coaching, mentorship, and networking opportunity.
Developer ready
Once you secure funding through LEIA, you become a part of the Consensys family. Together, we create a collaborative ecosystem where Linea builders unite to innovate and shape the decentralized future.
45+ leading venture capital firms dedicated to supporting Linea builders
45+ leading venture capital firms dedicated to supporting Linea builders
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We support projects leveraging Linea’s next-gen scalability solution
Financial and Payment Applications
With Linea’s optimized EVM equivalence, cost, effectiveness, and faster withdrawal periods, LEIA supports next-gen DeFi and payment projects focused on asset security and mass adoption.
Gaming and Entertainment
To bring the next billion users to web3, Linea empowers peer-to-peer interactions and supports web3 gaming. Features of the network include gas-fee subsidies, account abstraction, and in-game experiences backed by asset ownership authentication. LEIA is positioned to accelerate fundraising and market entry for exceptional digital content.
Communities and Identities
Explore the evolution of web3 social and identity projects with Linea. Embracing composability and interoperability, LEIA is dedicated to support innovative social protocols and become integral parts of Web3’s core infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Linea Ecosystem Investment Alliance (LEIA)?
The Linea Ecosystem Investment Alliance (LEIA) is an investment syndicate of over 45+ leading venture capital firms dedicated to supporting Linea builders. We help startups gain validated interest, dedicated capital, and a clear pipeline to the Linea network.
Raising capital in even the best market environment is difficult. LEIA is designed to ease that process for startups building on Linea. The syndicate invests across stages and sectors, with an emphasis on (i) DeFi, (ii) Gaming, and (iii) Social applications. Selected projects are eligible for (i) technical coaching and education sessions from the Linea team and other ecosystem projects, (ii) online and onsite networking opportunities, (iii) mentorship office hours for selected projects by LEIA VCs and Consensys partners, and (iv) access to curated demo-day and accelerator programs to increase project visibility.
How does LEIA work?
Startups seeking LEIA funding can kick off their journey by applying through our "Apply for Funding" section. Consensys will evaluate applications, curate top opportunities, and share those opportunities with our syndicate partners.
How can I stay updated on LEIA investment opportunities?
You can stay in the loop with regular updates through our Investment Opportunities email. You can also join the LEIA Telegram group for ongoing communication and become part of our innovation community.
I am a VC; how can I get involved with LEIA?
For potential VC Partners, please contact our team to schedule an informational session and meet them. For companies interested in funding, please apply here!
What type of projects will qualify for funding?
The syndicate invests across all stages and sectors, with an emphasis on (i) DeFi, (ii) Gaming, and (iii) Social applications.
What is the application timeline? When can I expect to hear back?
We review applications on a two-week cadence, so expect to hear back within that time frame.
Can we apply for a grant?
LEIA does not provide grants at the moment.
Our project hasn’t launched yet. Can we still apply for funding?
Yes, we support leading builders across all stages from pre-seed and beyond.
We’re an established project. Can we still apply for funding?
LEIA can also support more established projects. If you are your project deserves our attention, please contact us.