There are mechanisms for getting funding that some of these projects should consider (e.g., kickstarted, angel list).  I'm an investor on angel list and the only bitcoin related company to come through there recently was crowdcurity (yes, I invested).

The right way to get funding involves building a good team, formalizing the organization, having a solid development path, and demonstrated tech.  If they have this, then it is all about networking.  Build a good kickstarted campaign, or find a solid syndicate leader on angel list and good projects will become funded tech companies.