Kaito AI has launched its Capital Launchpad, a platform aimed at reshaping capital flow into early-stage crypto projects by prioritizing community alignment and reputation over traditional first-come, first-served (FCFS) models. The launchpad uses a data-driven approach, incorporating on-chain activity, social track record, and product usage to determine allocation. The first two projects on the platform were EspressoSys, which sought to raise $40 million at a $400 million valuation with a $6 million funding target, and TheoriqAI, which offered tokens at a $75 million fully diluted valuation—50% lower than its previous $150 million round—with a $2 million raise target. TheoriqAI initially proposed a vesting schedule with 25% token generation event (TGE) unlock and subsequent cliffs but later changed to a 100% unlock at TGE with no vesting, a move that was well received by the community. TheoriqAI's sale was 39 times oversubscribed, raising $78.2 million, while EspressoSys raised $5 million, slightly above its $4 million target. Kaito's launchpad has been noted for its merit-based allocation system, which aims to avoid the dominance of large players seen in other launchpads. The platform emphasizes transparency, community involvement, and long-term engagement. Additionally, Kaito has implemented an update removing AI-generated low-quality content, a step seen as positive for the SocialFi and InfoFi sectors. The launchpad's innovative approach has garnered notable attention, with TheoriqAI leading in mindshare gains among the top 100 crypto projects recently.