# Fund-raising CONNECTIFY is entering a decisive growth phase supported by a structured, multi-stage fundraising plan. This strategy is designed to secure the financial resources required to accelerate development, strengthen our technological infrastructure, and scale our ecosystem globally. ### **1. Token Pre-Sale — $IOTY (Private Round)** To kickstart our economic model and onboard strategic partners, CONNECTIFY will open a **private pre-sale of the $IOTY token**, targeting **€8.9M** in commitments. **Objectives of the private round:** * Attract long-term partners and early supporters * Secure capital for R\&D, product finalization, and security audits * Prepare the liquidity mechanisms required for launch * Establish a strong foundation for the upcoming IDO This round is reserved for **institutional investors, strategic collaborators, and accredited early adopters** who will support the project’s long-term vision. *** ### **2. Public Offering — IDO (2026)** Following the private phase, CONNECTIFY will conduct an **Initial DEX Offering (IDO)**, aiming to raise **€9M** through a public sale. **The IDO will allow us to:** * Democratize access to the $IOTY token * Build a large and active community around the CONNECTIFY ecosystem * Provide liquidity on decentralized exchanges * Accelerate global adoption of our IoT-focused services The public sale is scheduled for **2025/2026**, aligning with both product readiness and market conditions for maximum impact. *** ### **3. Use of Funds** The capital raised across these rounds will be allocated strategically to fuel CONNECTIFY’s expansion: #### **Product & Technology Development** * Finalization of the CONNECTIFY IoT simplification platform * Integration of advanced interoperability solutions * Firmware, middleware, and SDK development for device manufacturers * Continuous cybersecurity enhancements #### **Infrastructure & Operations** * Deployment of scalable cloud and edge architecture * Expansion of international operational teams * Legal, compliance, and certification processes #### **Ecosystem Growth** * Developer incentives * Partnerships with IoT manufacturers and smart-home brands * Marketplace expansion and integrations #### **Marketing & Community** * Global awareness campaign for mass adoption * Community rewards, ambassador programs, and hackathons *** ### **4. Strategic Impact** These successive fundraising rounds will enable CONNECTIFY to execute its **major ambitions in the fast-growing IoT simplification market**. By offering a universal, intuitive, and secure way to connect smart devices, CONNECTIFY aims to: * Remove technological barriers that limit IoT adoption * Become a key infrastructure layer for next-generation smart ecosystems * Position $IOTY as a utility token powering interoperability at scale With a booming global IoT market expected to surpass **$1.5 trillion** in the coming years, CONNECTIFY is positioned to address one of the industry’s biggest pain points: **simplifying connectivity for everyone**. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://connectify.gitbook.io/iot-protocol/roadmap-and-go-to-market/fund-raising.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.