The essentials in brief
- We finance every startup we help build with up to €60,000.
- The program lasts 8-12 weeks and starts on September 1, 2022.
- The focus is on the following areas: DeFi, NFTs, Bitcoin Lightning Network, Internet of Things (IoT), Metaverse, DAOs and governance, on-chain analytics and forensics, carbon offset models, crypto trading and wealth management, ESG & sustainability, and data monetization
- Those interested can apply here.
- The application period ends on August 07, 2022.
What is the plan for 2022?
For the second time, Blockchain Founders Group will present the BFG Superstars program. The program aims to select 5-7 startups per cohort who will receive funding and mentorship. The aim is to give capable and talented entrepreneurs a chance to thrive with our company-building expertise. At the end of the program, participants have the chance to receive funding of up to €60,000.
The program offers everything from finding the right co-founder to expert workshops and sessions with leaders in the blockchain and venture capital industry. Topics such as product development, internal organization, and other best practices are also covered.
Focus areas of the 2nd cohort of BFG Superstars
The startups we build should (but don’t have to) be in the following areas:
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
- NFTs
- Bitcoin Lightning
- Business models related to CO2 compensation
- Metaverse and Web3
- DAOs and governance
- On-chain analytics and forensics
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Crypto trading and wealth management
- ESG and sustainability
- Data monetization
Who can apply?
We are looking for talented candidates with a passion for blockchain technology and entrepreneurship. This could be someone who already has experience with Web3 projects or someone who wants to make the jump to Web3 from a technical, educational or commercial background. You don’t need an idea or a team to participate. We only need you and your passion, the rest is up to us. However, if you have a team or an idea, you can take it to the next level with BFG Superstars. In short: you can apply alone or as a team, with an idea or without an idea.
What is the track record of BFG?
Blockchain Founders Group (BFG) is a company builder and venture capital firm that has built and funded more than 30 blockchain startups in recent years.
With our proven approach, we aim to turn your idea into reality within 2-3 months. We have already proven that our approach works when we successfully founded several startups in 2021 (e.g. basenode.io, Capneo or datash) and invested in six promising startups as part of the first Superstars cohort (e.g. Sustaim, Signa X, or NRverse). You can read more about our investments and track record here.
As a venture capitalist, BFG finances founding teams of blockchain-centric companies in the pre-seed and seed phase together with well-known co-investors. To date, BFG has made over 30 direct blockchain investments, giving our fledgling company a solid track record. On the venture capital side, we have entered into exclusive cooperation with Blockrocket and have five joint investments in Scorechain (a leader in European blockchain analytics), AdHash (a privacy-focused blockchain advertising platform), Cadeia (digital security), asvin (IoT security software ), and ELEET GAMES (Web3 game publishing).
You have questions?
Are you interested but still have further questions? We will be hosting an AMA session to answer any questions you may have about the Founders Program while providing some interesting insights into the program:
- Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 11:00 – 11:30 AM (CEST)
📺 To participate in the AMA, register here.
About Blockchain Founders Group
Blockchain Founders Group is a venture capital company with Central European roots and excellent connections in entrepreneurship. We have had tremendously good experiences as venture capitalists and believe that blockchain is the biggest investment opportunity of the next few decades. Our DNA consists of academic and regulatory drivers of the blockchain economy as well as ambitious entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
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