# About Startup Pad

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## **Introduction**

ONBPAD Startup Pad is a dedicated platform exclusively for IDOs of high-vetted blockchain startups. By participating in Startup Pad, ONB holders and members of the Onebit Ventures community gain exclusive access to promising investment opportunities while projects have all needed resources at early stage to become success.

**Join Startup Pad to:**

* Invest in vetted blockchain projects at an early stage.
* Gain access to exclusive investment opportunities not available to the public.
* Support the growth of the blockchain ecosystem.
* Become a part of a vibrant and supportive community.

## **Type of pools**

There are 3 types of pools on Startup Pad as follows:

<table><thead><tr><th align="center">Pool type</th><th align="center">Who can join?</th><th width="192" align="center">How to join?</th><th align="center">Purchase method</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">ONBHolders pool</td><td align="center">Users with ONBPAD tiers</td><td align="center">Users must be at any tier of ONBPAD</td><td align="center">Whitelist with guaranteed allocation</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Community pool</td><td align="center">All users, no tier required</td><td align="center">Users must complete social tasks</td><td align="center">FCFS</td></tr><tr><td align="center">KOLs pool</td><td align="center">KOLs of ONBPAD</td><td align="center">Provide marketing support for ONBPAD &#x26; IDO projects</td><td align="center">Whitelist with guaranteed allocation</td></tr></tbody></table>

## **Apply to launch your IDO on Startup Pad**

Ready to launch your IDO? Simply fill out **this form** to get started, or connect with our admins on[ Telegram](/introduction/contact-us/social-and-community.md) for any questions.


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