Start in Block is a competition between the most promising web3 projects. The goal is to spotlight web3 start-ups with high potential, providing them with unique exposure and feedback from reputable investors. Over $10Bn of VC AUM and $2M in prizes, grants, funding, and credits is up for grab!
- Pitch and convince 200+ VCs, Angels, DAOs, and Accelerators to back your project!
- Win priceless exposure, prizes, funding, and grants from Industry Leaders.
- Be one of the 3 winners, and pitch thousands of people on PBWS Main Stage!
As an investor, you will be the first to discover and have the opportunity to invest early in web3 start-ups with high potential. Get exclusive access to 100+ pre-screened decks, choose the 10 finalists to pitch during Investors Day, and connect with talented founders directly via the networking app.
1 - Submission
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2 - SELECTION
February 27th - March 10th
The competition will kick off with a ten days online stage, where investors and the jury will assess 100 pre-screened projects within their scope of investment. They will pick their favorite ones and give them their best tips & feedback to shine during Investors Day.
3 - START-UP PITCH
March 20th
Finalist founders will deliver their straightforward Start-up pitch, followed by a brief Q&A session. Experts of the Jury will be on-stage after the pitch to give their insight and disclose their grades. Investors will also be able to ask their questions and eventually move forward through 1:1 in-depth discussions with founders.
Investors
- Unique opportunity to meet, network, and discuss tech and deals with 200+ insightful investors.
- Be the first to find and invest early in web3 start-ups with high potential.
- Get exclusive access to 100+ screened Start-up decks (all decks on demand).
- Participate in the Start-Up Competition Selection and pick the 10 finalists to pitch during Investors Day.
- Attend the 10 finalist's pitches session and get the expert's comments and vision on the matter.
- Connect with talented founders and other investors during the event and via our networking app, and move forward through 1:1 in-depth discussions.
- Get a clear agenda for all startup pitching, value proposition, and Jury comments.
- Be identified as a key actor in the sector by sharing your expertise as a Jury member*.
- Gain visibility with your name & logo featured during the event, on our website, and in the VC brochure*.
Start-ups
- Get unique exposure to 200+ leading VCs, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and the broad ecosystem of web3 builders.
- Be coached, challenged, and get valuable feedback from notorious builders of the web3 space.
- Secure funding and backing from reputable investors.
- Win a booth at Paris Blockchain Week Summit, and be a speaker in the next edition (2024)**.
- Access to the private investors cocktail event, and pitch in front of thousands of attendees at PBWS Closing**.
- Get direct access to investors via our networking app, and move forward through 1:1 in-depth discussions.
- Put your solution to the test and improve your pitching skills.
- Win valuable Grants and Prizes from our sponsors (Free credits, coaching sessions, subscriptions, devices, marketing consulting, legal advice sessions, etc...).
** These prizes are reserved for the 3 winners of the Start-Up competition.
To be eligible, your web3 Start-ups must have raised less than 3M€. Anticipate having one founder to pitch in Paris, on March 20th (10 finalists) and 23rd (3 winners).
SCALE IN BLOCK
If you already raised more than 3M€, we also have something for you HERE.
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