Batch_05 Graduation - a day to celebrate!
After 10 awesome weeks of workshops, mentoring, and more, we are happy to announce the graduation of our Batch_05 cohort from the CV Labs Accelerator! Demo Day was full of excitement, with each startup pitching in front of over 100 private investors, VCs, and the wider CV Labs & CV VC ecosystem.
5th edition of the CV Labs Accelerator Program
With five editions of the program under our belt, we are proud to be a pioneering accelerator in the Web3 and blockchain space. This cohort is our biggest to date - with nine startups participating. Our program stands out for its comprehensive approach, combining in-house training during bootcamp week alongside online workshops from various mentors and experts.
This well-rounded and progressive approach reflects the diligent efforts we have put into creating an exceptional program for our participants.
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Demo Day
Upon completion of the 10-week program, our startups are invited to Demo Day to showcase their innovative blockchain solutions. Some solutions are aimed at tackling the biggest challenges faced by the blockchain industry, whilst others are focused on tackling issues faced by the world at large. The startups pitched to various private investors, VCs, and other players in the industry and faced questions from a jury made up of some of the most renowned VCs in the space. Our online format for demo day means that our startups are exposed to an international audience - with people tuning in from across the globe. This year’s invite-only Demo Day had 100+ people attending, giving the cohort exposure to a truly global audience!
Alongside pitching to various VCs, our startups faced some challenging questions from the jury. When asked about the potential of AI, Fungies indicated that they plan on utilizing its power by incorporating AI to create a web store based on the user’s inputs.
With data privacy being a key issue in the world of analytics, Julien Thévenard from Fabric Ventures asked questions about how developers and users were previously able to track analytics in the Web3 space. Leto was quick to respond, acknowledging that before their solution, it was not possible to track this data. Now, both developers and users can be excited about regaining control over their data!
The jury then questioned the startups on their target audiences. Zero-Code acknowledged a clear shift in their target users throughout the development process. At first, their target audience was bigger brands such as the LVMH Group looking to utilize their services. However, as they continued to develop their concept, they noticed greater adoption and interest from builders in the blockchain space. Given the speed at which blockchain and Web3 industries are evolving, it is important that our startups are able to adapt to changing conditions.
The value of user experience should not be underestimated, and when the jury asked about on- and off-ramping, the startups indicated that they have adopted different methods for this process. Coala Pay is heavily focused on making the process of donating as easy for the end user as possible. Thus, they offer on- and off-ramping within their service. In comparison, while IvoryPay offers the ability to on- and off-ramp, they are reliant on partnering with more traditional Web2 Financial Services. Although the processes may differ, both Coala Pay and IvoryPay are focused on ensuring a smooth and effective user experience.
In case you missed it, Batch_05's Demo Day is now live on YouTube here!
As Batch_05 of our Accelerator program comes to a close, we look forward to seeing which ingenious early-stage startups will apply to and participate in Batch_06. Applications for Batch_06 are currently open, with the start date yet to be announced. You can apply to be a part of Batch_06 here.
Accelerate As A Service (AaaS)
Furthermore, the CV Labs Accelerator program is expanding! Layer 1s, Protocols, and other blockchain-focused companies can now access the Accelerator as a service - where we will provide our expertise and skills to help your company find the next blockchain unicorn. Get in contact with us to learn more.
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See what our Batch_05 startups are doing now!
We look forward to seeing how the Batch_05 cohort continues to grow and develop their blockchain technology solutions to better enable how the world transacts and interacts! We are excited to reintroduce our Batch_05 startups and give you all a sneak peek into their next steps following Demo Day!
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What’s next?
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What’s next?
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What’s next?
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What’s next?
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What’s next?
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What’s next?
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What’s next?
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