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Recap from the Founder-Investor Mixer on October 16, 2024, held during #Gitex and the #FutureBlockchainSummit at the XDC Innovation Lab! 🚀 An incredible gathering of Web3 innovators and forward-thinking investors, featuring insightful panel discussions with active investors in the Web3 space and exciting project pitches. 🔥Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event unforgettable, and to all the investors who joined us to help shape the future of decentralized technology. 📌To those who couldn’t make it this time, we look forward to seeing you at future events—there's a lot more to come! Prakash Somosundram, Enjinstarter; Monika Modi, NewTribe Capital; Jagdish Pandya ( JP ), BlockOn Ventures; Sung Ahn Choi, 2080 Ventures XinFin Powering XDC Network XVC Tech Blockchain Founders Fund Sharding Capital Foundership - Web3 & AI Accelerator VC Ritesh Kakkad Atul Khekade Santosh Panda Foundership Bimlesh Gundurao Foundership Mansoor Madhavji  Belinda Zhou Pranav Agarwal Brent Fulfer tbv Aneri Merchant Rebecah Dausen Satheesh Kumar #WeAreXDC #XDCNetwork #XDCCommunity #CommunityBuilding #Blockchain #InvestorInsights #OrganicGrowth #Web3 #Founders #Investors #CommunityBuilding 

XPLA and Unanimous Capital are set to embark on a journey that transcends traditional boundaries, leveraging the power of blockchain and decentralized technologies 🚀

Let's go! Peter Thiel's Founders Fund leads $11 million round for Pudgy Penguins' parent as it builds new Layer 2 blockchain. Pudgy has one of the most unique distribution advantages in the space. They make money on sales of merchandise in premium shelf-space at Walmart, Target, etc, while simultaneously acquiring new users. Essentially getting paid to onboard non-crypto users to blockchain, in a fun, seamless way. Beyond that Pudgy's community and media mindshare is second to none. Over 25B GIF views and counting. Ethereum ETF launches from tradfi institutions like VanEck rock Penguins as their profile. And everything will be powered by ZKsync!

We are excited to announce that we are sponsoring the 5th Global Competition for #Blockchain #Sustainability Startups in the #Climate and #Energy Sector organised by our VC, True Global Ventures! 🚀 This is your chance to showcase your startup, demonstrate innovative solutions, and make your mark on the international stage. Where & When?  The competition kicks off on the 1st of May online and culminates in a grand event on June 13th, 2024 in Singapore! How? This competition connects serial entrepreneurs across over 20 cities, investing and fostering the next wave of disruptive innovators in the blockchain arena. Why Participate? 🌏 Global Recognition: Stand out and get noticed by top industry investors worldwide. Leverage this platform to catapult your startup’s impact, reaching a global audience and potential partners. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: As a finalist, engage directly with potential investors, gaining invaluable feedback and insights. 💸 Prize Money: Compete in the early stage categories and stand a chance to win $20,000 USD! Deadline for Submissions: May 12th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this event. Submit your entry now at https://lnkd.in/dHaYPSc3 Kelly Choo Beatrice Lion Dušan Stojanović Konrad Wawruch Frank DESVIGNES Corrado von Planta Sergey Dashkov Fredrik Adolfsson Pearce Clune Bowie Lau James Lim Prakash Somosundram Vasseh Ahmed

‼️Spoiler Alert: Something Epic is Coming to ETHCC in Brussels! Hey, network, tech enthusiasts, founders, VC’s, innovators, and dreamers! Guess what? As Interim Human Being and nn, in the last few months I’ve been cooking up something HUGE, and it’s almost time to let the cat out of the bag! 🐱✨ Next week, at the ETHCC in the heart of Brussels, I’m unveiling my latest venture that’s set to make waves and shake things up in the tech startup world! 🌍💥 Imagine a world where technology isn’t just cool gadgets and code, but a force for REAL LIFE IMPACT. That’s exactly what we’re making happen! And yes, crypto might be volatile, but our vision for real impact isn’t. Curious? Intrigued? Can’t wait to know more? Well, you’re in luck! I’ll be there, ready to spill the beans and chat about how we’re going to change lives through innovative tech. Whether you’re a founder, an investor, a web3 newbie, or just someone who loves seeing tech make a difference, I want to meet YOU! 🫵🏽 #EthCC #EthCC7 #Entrepreneurship #StartupSuccess #TechInnovation #NewBeginnings #Blockchain #Web3

👀 28 crypto-friendly accelerators open for business in 2024 The crypto industry is moving fast, and these accelerators are fueling it. They're building the next wave of Web3 giants. I've been through this myself. My startup UniSub graduated from 500 Global. And it was worth every minute. 🌎 Here are some from around the world: 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 ◆ Consensys Mesh / Tachyon ◆ Outlier Ventures ◆ Techstars Blockchain Accelerator ◆ 500 Global 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲: ◆ CV VC (Switzerland) ◆ Founders Factory (UK) 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮: ◆ LongHash Ventures (Singapore) ◆ Brinc (Hong Kong) 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: ◆ a16z crypto Startup School ◆ Alliance Accelerator ◆ Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator These accelerators can really help you out. Besides the funds, you get to meet other crypto founders from all over and hear advice from people who’ve been there. Feel free to comment, and I'll share the full list with you. P.S: Startups in top accelerators are 23% more likely to survive. #crypto #web3 #accelerators

Humanity Protocol’s Funding Success Signals a Promising Future for Web3 Identity Solutions Humanity Protocol, a privacy-centric Web3 identity solution, has recently secured funding from over 20 prominent crypto venture capital firms, including Hashed, CMCC, Cypher Capital, Foresight Ventures, and Mechanism Capital. This strategic investment is a significant milestone for the protocol, demonstrating the industry’s recognition of its potential and value. Aimed at business executives, techpreneurs, AI strategists, emerging technology experts, founders, and thought leaders, this article explores the central theme of Humanity Protocol’s funding success and its implications for the future of Web3 identity solutions. In the exciting and fast-paced world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, funding announcements always generate a buzz. The […] https://lnkd.in/eJgJeAk6

Humanity Protocol’s Funding Success Signals a Promising Future for Web3 Identity Solutions Humanity Protocol, a privacy-centric Web3 identity solution, has recently secured funding from over 20 prominent crypto venture capital firms, including Hashed, CMCC, Cypher Capital, Foresight Ventures, and Mechanism Capital. This strategic investment is a significant milestone for the protocol, demonstrating the industry’s recognition of its potential and value. Aimed at business executives, techpreneurs, AI strategists, emerging technology experts, founders, and thought leaders, this article explores the central theme of Humanity Protocol’s funding success and its implications for the future of Web3 identity solutions. In the exciting and fast-paced world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, funding announcements always generate a buzz. The […] https://lnkd.in/eBVWab2t

One of my big takeaways as an entrepreneur at the Barclays Techstars 2016 accelerator programme (cc Chris Adelsbach Simon Taylor) was to "invite serendipity". I'm a big believer that you have to be "in it" and "doing" in order for things to happen for you. On the Eurostar on the way to Paris Blockchain Week on Monday I peeked at the screen of the traveller sitting next to me, and the word "blockchain" caught the corner of my eye... Megan Podgorski, M.S. works at The Block, a major industry publication. We exchanged details, and the following day I received an invitation from Megan to join an intimate private dinner hosted by The Block. Not knowing who was going to be there, I changed my travel plans to join the dinner. I entered the dinner room and saw legendary silicon valley venture capitalist Tim Draper, Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic, "coloured coins" inventor Amos Meiri and other amazing and interesting people. I arrived early, so I even had a chance to "spar" with Tim Draper on the merits of Bitcoin vs Ethereum. That’s serendipity. Closing the loop: this year I'm proud to be a mentor at Techstars web3 (cc Hugh McGirr, Pete Townsend), and I'm advising the startups in the cohort to invite serendipity. Techstars Web3 #blockchain #blockchaintechnology #pbw Michael Amar 🎗️Donna Bengio Anna Zambon

ZeroGravity Raises $35M in Pre-Seed Round ZeroGravity (0G) has raised $35 million in a pre-seed round with backing from over 40 Web3 venture firms. Joined by over 40 Web3 venture firms—including Hack VC, Alliance, Symbolic Capital, Delphi Digital, Dao5, Gumi, OKX Ventures, GSR, DWF, Animoca, No Limit Holdings, Arca, NGC, Paramita, Foresight, Crypto Banter, Joe Takayama, Santiago Santos, and Abstract Ventures—ZeroGravity (0G) has raised $35 million in a pre-seed round. In order to make blockchain applications scalable without compromising security, ZeroGravity (0G) is developing a modular […] ZeroGravity Raises $35M in Pre-Seed Round #blockchain #Funding #web3