Sharing this Early Days episode early with the ~builders crew. It goes world wide tomorrow at noon. Muzz has been in the PL corner since we got into Bitcoin. LV is an investor in PlebLab. Muzz is also one of the ecosystem’s most candid voices. Honest takes are rare in VC; like it or not he brings them. We recorded this about two months ago. - Car
E A R L Y D A Y S with Muzz of Lightning Ventures
Summary
In this episode, Car talks with Muzz of Lightning Ventures about the real mechanics of funding Bitcoin startups. Muzz traces his path from early Bitcoin ATM experiments to running the world’s largest Bitcoin angel investing network, then breaks down what investors look for, how consistent updates change outcomes, and why Bitcoin founders are unusually resilient. He also introduces Thunder Funder, an equity crowdfunding platform built for Bitcoin companies, and maps the growing community, capital, and playbooks available to builders. Whether you are writing your first investor update or exploring your first check, this conversation delivers clear, usable advice for Bitcoin founders.
Chapters:
03:29 Building A Bitcoin Only Syndicate
06:32 The Importance of Investor Updates and Communication
09:27 Challenges of Raising Capital in the Bitcoin Space
12:27 Comparing Bitcoin and Traditional Investment Models
15:30 The Unique Resilience of Bitcoin Founders
18:25 Understanding the Hurdles of Bitcoin Investments
24:23 Navigating the VC Landscape in Bitcoin
30:35 Future Plans for PL Startup School
35:10 Building a Bitcoin Company
39:41 The Austin Bitcoin Scene
40:40 Thunder Funder: Equity Crowdfunding for Bitcoin Startups
44:36 Lessons Learned Navigating the Crowdfunding Landscape
48:18 Changes in Accreditation and Regulation
54:35 The Evolution of Lightning Ventures
Learn more about Lightning Ventures: https://ltng.ventures
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