Reviews of VentureStaking® by Doriot® praise its novel way to secure future investing rights while committing capital only after traction, highlighting lower risk and better alignment among founders and backers. Users say it widens access to early-stage investing, supports non-traditional founders, and encourages diversified portfolios. Many commend the team’s expertise and vision, calling the approach practical and timely. A developer notes it rethinks VC mechanics in a relatable, poker-like framework. Overall, sentiment centers on accessibility, incentive alignment, and potential to reshape early funding dynamics.
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👋 Hey Product Hunt friends,
I am the founder and CEO of Doriot® and the architect of VentureStaking®. I am excited to introduce this new system of capital creation to the Product Hunt community. Here's the pitch:
Venture Investing is a lot like poker—80% of your hands (investments) are throwaways, but you don’t know which until the cards are on the table.
In poker, you have an ante: a small bet that gets you in the game before going all in. In venture, there’s never been an ante—until now.
Welcome to VentureStaking® — a new funding model that allows anyone to back high-potential founders at the very beginning of their journey by purchasing rights (not obligations) to invest real capital later, when the startup is gaining traction. Here’s how it works:
A $10 VentureStake® gives you the right to invest $100 in each of a founder’s future funding rounds.
Build a diversified portfolio of 50 early-stage founders for just $500—minimizing risk by up to 90% while harnessing the Power Law of venture
Then, choose to invest real capital later only in the startups that are objectively winning — and do so on the same terms and conditions as VCs.
And the model scales with your risk appetite and financial means:
For example, a $2,500 VentureStake® gives you the right to invest $25,000 in a founder’s future rounds — regardless of who else is investing. It’s a game that rewards those who act early — and align with progress.
For founders, it’s a game-changer. They can raise early R&D rounds without giving up equity—speeding up funding and building a committed community from day one.
Here's how we pull the best from the top models:
Thiel Fellowship > Raise $200-$250K in R&D capital without selling equity
Kickstarter > Instead, sell a product (access and education) + optionality
Wefunder > Acquire a committed community at the very beginning of the journey
Y-Combinator > Weekly accountability to the community during R&D phase
It’s venture, flipped. A model driven by merit, not money or connections.