This guide walks you through the complete investment process for Built By DAO, from initial interest to active participation.
Wallet & eligibility
KYC/AML
Documents
Transfer
Vote & engage
โฑ๏ธ Timeline: 1-4 weeks depending on tier and verification
๐ Wallet
Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask, or compatible
๐ Network
Configured for Base (Ethereum L2)
๐ฐ Funds
Stablecoin or ETH for investment
โฝ Gas
Small ETH balance for transactions
๐ Angel
Accredited investor status
๐ VentureOne
Qualified purchaser or institution
๐๏ธ Trust
Institutional investor
Must meet ONE of:
๐ต Income
$200k+ individual ($300k+ joint) for 2 years
๐ Net Worth
$1M+ excluding primary residence
๐ Professional
Series 7, 65, or 82 license
๐ข Entity
$5M+ in assets
๐ชช Government ID
Identity verification
๐ Proof of address
Residence confirmation
๐ Accreditation proof
Status verification
๐ฐ Source of funds
For larger investments
1๏ธโฃ
Visit investor portal
2๏ธโฃ
Connect wallet
3๏ธโฃ
Begin KYC process
4๏ธโฃ
Upload documents
5๏ธโฃ
Await verification
Government ID
โ
Proof of address
Accreditation letter
Source of funds
Some
Entity documents
If applicable
1-3 business days
3-5 business days
5-10 business days
๐ก Pending
Documents under review
๐ Additional Info
More documents needed
โ Approved
Ready to invest
โ Declined
Not approved (with reason)
๐ Investment Memo
Full project details, risks, structure
๐ Token Purchase Agreement
Legal terms for token acquisition
โ ๏ธ Risk Disclosures
Complete risk factors
๐ Operating Agreement
DAO governance structure
๐ BLTBY Rate
Tokens per dollar invested
โฑ๏ธ Vesting
Token release schedule
๐ณ๏ธ Multiplier
Governance power boost
๐ Soul-bound
NFT cannot be transferred
๐ฏ Does this align with my goals?
Mission fit
โฑ๏ธ Can I hold through vesting?
Liquidity needs
๐ Do I understand the risks?
Risk tolerance
๐ณ๏ธ Will I participate in governance?
Engagement level
๐ Investment team
Process questions
โ๏ธ Legal counsel
Document review
๐ฐ Financial advisor
Suitability
๐งฎ Tax professional
Tax implications
๐ณ USDC
Preferred stablecoin
๐ณ USDT
Accepted
๐ณ DAI
๐ณ PYUSD
๐ต ETH
Converted at market rate
๐ฆ Wire
For Trust tier
Complete KYC verification
Sign investment documents
Receive investment wallet address
Transfer funds from your wallet
Confirm transaction
๐ Funds verification
1-24 hours
๐ซ NFT minting
Within 24 hours
โฑ๏ธ Vesting activation
Immediate
๐ง Welcome email
Same day
$10,000
$500,000
$5,000,000
๐ซ Investor NFT
Soul-bound proof of investment
๐ BLTBY
Vesting according to schedule
๐ Portal Access
Investor dashboard
๐ณ๏ธ Voting Rights
Governance participation
Log into investor portal
Check vested amount
Click "Claim Tokens"
Approve transaction
Tokens in wallet
๐ณ๏ธ Vote
Connect wallet to governance app
๐ฌ Discuss
Join investor channels
๐ Track
Monitor proposals on dashboard
๐ง Email
Reports and announcements
๐ฌ Discord
Community discussion
๐ Portal
Real-time data
๐ Calls
Scheduled briefings
How long does the process take? Angel: 1-2 weeks. VentureOne: 2-3 weeks. Trust: 3-4 weeks.
Can I invest from outside the US? Select jurisdictions. Check with investment team.
What if my KYC is rejected? You'll receive specific feedback and can resubmit.
Can I invest more later? Yes, additional investments upgrade your tier.
What's the minimum hold period? Tokens vest over 12-24 months depending on tier.
Can I sell my NFT? No, Investor NFTs are soul-bound (non-transferable).
Who do I contact with questions? [email protected] or your relationship manager.
Where can I see my investment status? Investor portal dashboard.
Wallet set up on Base network
Funds available (stablecoin or ETH)
Documents ready (ID, address proof, accreditation)
Reviewed investment materials
KYC verification submitted
Documents reviewed with advisor
Investment amount determined
Documents signed
NFT received in wallet
Portal access confirmed
Join investor communication channels
Calendar investor events
๐ Review Investment Tiers
๐ Set up your wallet
๐ Begin KYC at investor portal
๐ Questions? Contact investment team
Last updated 14 days ago