Fueling the Future: Funding in Web3
Calling all founders and aspiring entrepreneurs!
When inspiration strikes and the right-brain blesses you with your eureka moment - it’s a thrilling, creative epiphany. But inevitably, soon after, the left-brain starts nagging you to answer the how. Suddenly, you find yourself in entrepreneurial purgatory, scouring through funding options and seeking that perfect Goldilocks fit—only to realize it's more complicated and nuanced than you expected…
You aren’t alone! Did you know a huge portion of our community are founders just like you? With the same questions and the same struggles. That's why we're bringing you an event designed to address those critical funding dilemmas and support you with guidance from the experts.
So join us at CryptoMonday London for an enlightening evening dedicated to securing funding in Web3 where we’ll discuss:
Insider Secrets: Learn tips and tricks for pitching and presenting your projects from industry heavyweights.
Investor Insights: Discover what investors are really looking for in Web3 projects.
Diverse Funding: Explore the various types of investments available and find the perfect fit for your vision.
“Fueling the future” isn't just a metaphor; it's a call to action. By understanding and leveraging the right funding strategies, you can turn your groundbreaking ideas into reality!
Don’t miss this chance to supercharge your Web3 startup and connect with like-minded innovators. Let's fuel the future together!
Meet our panel:
Janine Subgang: Founder | Bizzed
Janine is active in the blockchain and Web3 space, known for her innovative approaches that integrate psychology and technology. Subgang's career spans various areas, including in traditional finance, politics, VC, and psychology. She is the founder and CEO of Bizzed, an AI-powered platform aimed at democratizing SME acquisitions by leveraging blockchain technology. She has an academic background from the University of Oxford and Amsterdam University, where she focused on psychology and cognition. This unique combination has enabled her to improve product design within the Web3 sector, emphasizing user experience and trust in digital transactions.
Denis Aksenov: Portfolio Manager | Consensys Mesh
Denis brings over 7 years of experience across investment, valuation and fund finance topics gained at private equity, venture capital, blockchain technology, asset management and M&A advisory firms. At Mesh he focuses on portfolio operations, founder engagement, business partnering, as well as sourcing and due diligence for early-stage investments. Denis holds a MSc in Finance and BS in Economics. He's a proud father and an avid karter in his spare time.
Ruth Galvin: Senior Accelerator Lead | Outlier Ventures
Ruth is a Senior Accelerator Lead at Outlier Ventures where she has led various start-up accelerator programs focused on thematics such as AI x Crypto, decentralised commerce and in collaboration with partners such as Walmart, KPMG and Protocol Labs. Over her time at Outlier, Ruth has driven the program specific investment pipeline and outbound strategy, setting best practice methods and sourcing key deals. She has advised 20+ startups, helping founders become investor ready. In addition, Ruth's background includes 9+ years experience working at the cutting edge of FinTech, payments and web3 industries spearheading experimentation and commercialisation of emerging technology solutions.
Anna Shakola: Head of Business Development | Cointelegraph Accelerator
Anna serves as the Head of Business Development at Cointelegraph Accelerator, bringing over two years of expertise in the cryptocurrency sector. She possesses a distinctive insight into the dynamics of startups and venture capital, enabling her to effectively identify and cultivate startups with significant potential while fostering enduring relationships with investors and partners at Cointelegraph. In her role, Shakola is responsible for the oversight of various events, both in-person and digital, including speed dating sessions, demo days, hackathons, and builders' retreats. Additionally, she contributes as an angel investor, with recent investments in startups such as Bitscrunch, Stroom, Aethir, and CV Pad.Beyond her professional endeavours in the blockchain industry, Shakola is an avid yoga practitioner and the founder of a fashion brand that specialises in beaded accessories.
Eduardo Cannizzo: Senior Associate at Republic Europe
Eduardo is a Senior Associate at Republic Europe - Europe's leading private investment platform. In his role he works with founders who are raising investment, facilitating both tokenized and equity options - helping them to determine their best-suited fundraising strategy.
Events supported by our generous sponsors:
Cudos, Iconomi, Vault 12, Jade City, The Digital Commonwealth, Shine, Republic Europe and Voice of Crypto.
Kindly hosted by Republic Europe (formerly Seedrs) - Europe’s leading private investing platform that enables individuals to invest in startups, growth companies, and, if eligible, leading funds, as well as supports ambitious entrepreneurs in all sectors to raise capital from their communities, angels and institutional investors.
Republic Europe is the European operation of Republic - an ecosystem of Web3-optimized financial services built upon compliant investment infrastructure to support micro-transactions on a global scale.
Capacity is limited! Save your spot ASAP!