• Admin
• Sep 09, 2025
• Partnerships & Networking

Where to Find Your First Partnerships and Collaborations

For early-stage projects in Web3 or startups in general, building the right partnerships can be just as important as building the product itself. Partnerships bring visibility, trust, and opportunities for growth that are difficult to achieve alone. But where do you start when you’re looking for your very first collaborations?

1. Start with Your Niche Community

Look for projects or companies that share the same audience as you, but are not direct competitors. For example, if you’re launching a GameFi app, partner with NFT artists or analytics platforms. These communities are often open to collaboration because they also benefit from exposure.

2. Use Social Media as a Bridge

Twitter (X) and Telegram are where most Web3 partnerships begin. Engaging with other projects’ posts, sharing ideas, and reaching out through DMs can open the door to meaningful collaborations. Start small — a shoutout or co-hosted AMA — and build trust from there.

3. Participate in Events and Hackathons

Hackathons, meetups, and online pitch sessions are great places to meet founders and builders in your space. The energy of these events often leads to natural partnerships, whether it’s integrating each other’s tools or co-marketing.

4. Leverage Platforms like Upvestor

Listing your project on Upvestor doesn’t just give you visibility with investors — it also connects you to other young projects looking for exposure and partnerships. Being in the same ecosystem creates natural opportunities to collaborate and grow together.

5. Offer Value First

Don’t approach partnerships with only your own needs in mind. Think about what you can give: a joint event, cross-promotion, or shared users. When you provide value upfront, other projects are much more open to saying “yes.”

6. Don’t Overlook Small Projects

Big partnerships sound attractive, but they’re harder to secure and often one-sided. Smaller, early-stage projects are more open, flexible, and willing to experiment. Partnering with them lets you grow together on equal terms.

✅ Conclusion

Your first partnerships and collaborations won’t come from knocking on the doors of big players — they’ll come from the projects around you, the community you’re part of, and the networks you build. Start small, provide value, and grow together. Platforms like Upvestor make this journey easier by connecting builders with the same mission: to grow Web3.