ICOs turned out to be a temporary trend. But venture investments are always relevant

In recent years, the ICO (Initial Coin Offering) format continues to rapidly lose popularity. Having reached its peak in 2017, the number of ICOs conducted has rapidly decreased year after year until 2023. The key reason is the decline in trust in the format. Numerous cases of fraud and lack of guarantees repel investors. Another reason is for sure that 86% of ICOs are now worth less than when they started — and this was the case already in 2018.

Does this mean that it is now impossible for young projects to get funding? Not at all! Good old venture capital investment is here to stay. The first venture funds appeared back in the 40s, and have remained relevant ever since.

And even despite the approaching crisis, new projects continue to receive funding and succeed. There is much more money on the market than talented teams and successful projects. This field is still empty.

Venture capital investment, with its long-term perspective and real impact on innovation, is coming to the fore. One of the striking examples of success in this area is the JetUP company (part of the DarWin Enterprise ecosystem).

JetUP Venture Investments

JetUP is a platform that brings together investors and startups in the early stages of development. With over a decade of experience, the JetUP team provides tools for asset analysis and tokenization, making investing transparent and legally secure.

An example of success on the JetUP platform is AQUIX, a project that has grown from an idea into a startup with its own production base and patents.

AQUIX is a manufacturer of vending machines for healthy, balanced nutrition. In Japan, there is 1 vending machine for every 25 people. The average in other countries is only 1 machine per 1000 people. The company is going to occupy an empty but in-demand niche.

JetUP applies a clearly structured project development strategy, which includes various stages, from hypothesis testing to business expansion and profit-taking. At each stage, the return on investment is proportional to the investor's risk, which increases the attractiveness of venture investments.

The JetUP platform features a variety of startups, each offering unique tokens. From equipment manufacturers to IT solution developers and environmental projects, they all highlight the diversity of opportunities for investors.

In an era where ICOs are losing their relevance, venture capital investments remain an important and stable means to support innovation and technology development.