Paris Blockchain Week and Google Cloud Launch Web3 Startup Competition
The startup competition at Paris Blockchain Week starts today in collaboration with Google Cloud. Startups with a focus on blockchain and Web3 will have until February 15 to apply to participate in this unique opportunity to engage with investors who have a dedicated focus on the industry, and convince them to support their projects.
Participants in this inspiring competition will include promising projects in the Web3 and blockchain space. The startup competition will spotlight high-potential startups, giving more than 100 aspiring entrepreneurs unique exposure, plus feedback from renowned investors. In addition, this competition gives startups access to funding, acceleration programs and coaching from partners.
Paris Blockchain Week considers startups that are less than three years old and have raised less than 3 million euros.
Participating investors will be first in line to discover high-potential Web3 startups and will have the opportunity ahead of others to invest in these innovators and game changers. During the competition, more than 100 pre-screened decks will be seen by investors, who will decide which 10 projects will be able to pitch to investors live on March 20. For 10 selected entrepreneurs in the program, there will be an opportunity to pitch and build their network during Investors Day.
During the competition, the 10 finalist entrepreneurs will deliver their start-up pitch, followed by a short Q&A session. The judgmental investors will provide insight and reveal their characters on stage. The jury consists of successful entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in the Web3 industry, such as Tim Draper, Daniël Rood from Google Cloud, David Prinçay from Binance and Julien Bouteloup from Stake Capital Group.
The three winning startups will pitch their project to Paris Blockchain Week participants on the main stage at the summit.
Emmanuel Fenet, CEO of Paris Blockchain Week, added:
“We are extremely excited to announce the startup competition with Google Cloud, as it emphasizes the entrepreneurial spirit of Paris Blockchain Week and the bright future of the industry. We are happy to invite all open-minded professionals, digital assets enthusiasts, investors and entrepreneurs to gather in one amazing place. »
For startups, Paris Blockchain Week and especially this competition will be a unique opportunity to network and discuss their projects with over 150 dedicated Web3 investors. For investors, the event in Paris will be the ultimate ecosystem to find and invest early in high-potential Web3 startups.
