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Alliance
Alliance is a crypto & AI accelerator founded in 2020 by Imran Khan and Qiao Wang. It invests $500k per startup and has backed over 700 founders.
Alliance
Alliance was founded in 2020 by Imran Khan and Qiao Wang, both former crypto operators and angel investors. The firm began as a crypto accelerator and has since grown into a multi-family office that invests in early-stage crypto and AI startups. Wealth origins trace to the founders' previous exits and angel investments, though the firm does not disclose underlying family wealth sources. The firm's investment strategy centers on early-stage (seed/Series A) directly into startups via SAFEs with token side letters. Alliance invests $500k at a $5M post-money valuation, with an additional $500k committed upon completion of the seed round. Known portfolio companies include Zerion, Primodium, Caldera, and Bleap. The median startup raises $3.5M at $25M post after the program. Active investors such as Paradigm, Multicoin, and Dragonfly frequently fund these companies. Geographically, the firm operates in Singapore, San Francisco, New York, and London, with remote global participation from founders. As of 2026, Alliance claims over 700 alumni founders and a community of investors. The firm's team size is undisclosed but includes engineers, investors, and operational staff. Adjacent vehicles include Alliance DAO, the founder community, and the Good Game Podcast co-hosted by Imran Khan and Qiao Wang. In early 2026, Alliance was recognized by Founders Fund with a strategic investment (per the firm, 2026). Alliance differentiates itself through its accelerator model, which combines concentrated in-person onboarding in New York City with a remote program. The firm also maintains a token-based side letter that aligns incentives with portfolio companies. This structure allows Alliance to source proprietary deal flow through a community of founders rather than traditional GP relationships.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2020
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Singapore
City
Singapore
Corporate office
Singapore, Singapore
Principals
Imran Khan
CEO
Qiao Wang
CTO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Alliance?
Investment decisions are led by co-founders Imran Khan (CEO) and Qiao Wang (CTO). They are supported by a team of mentors and angel investors who evaluate startups during the cohort application process.
How does Alliance source proprietary deal flow?
Alliance sources deal flow primarily through its structured accelerator program. Startups apply online, and the firm selects small cohorts (15-30 teams) per cycle. Many of its portfolio companies, such as Pump.fun, Kamino, and Tensor, were discovered this way. The firm also draws referrals from its alumni community and investment partners.
Is Alliance structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Alliance operates as a multi-family office that functions like a hybrid accelerator and venture firm. It invests directly into portfolio companies via SAFEs and retains token side letters, but it does not run a traditional venture fund. The firm also manages capital on behalf of multiple families, though specific LPL relationships are not disclosed.
Does Alliance participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Alliance focuses entirely on direct investments, typically at the seed stage. It does not act as a fund of funds or commit capital to external venture funds. Its deployment is structured around cohort participation and follow-on investments upon seed rounds.
What investment stages does Alliance typically target?
Alliance targets early-stage startups at the pre-seed and seed stages. It invests $500k at a $5M post-money valuation via SAFE, with an additional $500k commitment upon the startup's subsequent seed round. The firm prefers technical founders regardless of prior traction.
Which sectors does Alliance explicitly avoid?
Alliance does not explicitly exclude any sector, but it has historically focused on crypto, AI, fintech, and stablecoins. It accepts startups building across a wide spectrum, including Web2.5 products. There is no formal avoidance of any sector.
How is Alliance related to its founder community Alliance DAO?
Alliance DAO is the alumni community of founders who have graduated from the accelerator program. It is a separate entity that provides peer support, mentoring, and access to perks. The firm's investment and program operations are managed separately, though founders often become DAO members after Demo Day.
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