This is pretty interesting. There are a few other platforms like Tezos that have emerged over the last few months promising to address the pain points experienced by crypto-investors and blockchain startups, one that stood out for me is Cofound.it, you can look them up here https://www.cofound.it. Cofound.it are helping startups grow and get funding by sparking a match between them and early adopters.

Cryptoinvestors
Though, as a crypto-investor, you might want to follow the judgement of an experienced team like Cofound.it, here are a few things to look out for when investing in blockchain startups;

1. Ingenuity & market application of the product
2. Experience of the team/advisors
3. Potential profitability of the startup [not the Cryptocurrency]

Startups
For startups looking to get adequate support to scale, amongst a host of offerings, here a few things Cofound.it offers;
1. Access to funding
2. Access to early adopters who are willing to try out your blockchain integrated product
3. Advisory and mentorship

Useful link for startups;
a. Criteria for application - http://bit.do/CFI_info
b. Application portal - http://bit.do/CFI_forum

Quote from: getitrightson on August 11, 2017, 02:37:22 PM

https://www.tezos.ch/august-update.html#august-update
"$50 Million Venture Capital for Developers and Startups

We are extremely pleased to announce a commitment of $50 million in venture capital funding to companies looking to build on the Tezos platform. This capital will be partially deployed through venture capital partners to be announced, as well as through a direct venture arm. The innovation and growth of the ecosystem is the top priority of the Tezos Foundation."

Really impressed with the way Tezos is reinvesting ICO funds. It's refreshing to know they are committed to the long term success of the project. Really impressed with everything about Tezos so far ( technology, team, roadmap, ambitions etc... ).