🚀 Calling all crypto and Web3 startups! Don’t miss your chance

January 17, 2024

CoinDesk PitchFest 2024 - presented by Google Cloud - selects 40 startups and entrepreneurs who are building revolutionary Web3 and blockchain products to battle it out on the Consensus stage in 3-minute pitch sessions, with the winner crowned on the final day of Consensus.

WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR COINDESK PITCHFEST

First, make sure that you'll be in Austin, Texas May 29 - 31 to participate in PitchFest by securing a Startup Pass*.

You are eligible for a Startup Pass if your startup is:

Less than $5M in funding
Less than 5 years old
Focused on Web3 or blockchain-related projects

Visionary founders, this is your chance to get in front of the largest assembly of VCs deploying capital into the crypto and Web3 space. Is your project the next big thing VCs are looking for?

PRIZES INCLUDE:

The winner will get exposure across CoinDesk's platforms and social media along with a pair of VIP Piranha passes for Consensus 2025. Winners will also get technical 1:1 sessions with Google Cloud's Web3 product leaders at mutually agreed upon times. Stay tuned because there are more excellent prizes TBA.

MEET THE DRAPERS

Additionally, four startups will be selected from the 40 PitchFest finalists to join an episode of the TV series "Meet the Drapers" filming live on the Consensus floor! The show gives entrepreneurs and founders the chance to pitch their ideas to legendary VC Tim Draper and his family, with the winner securing a $50,000 investment and an invitation to the finale for a shot at the $1 million grand prize.

HEAR FROM LAST YEAR'S WINNER

RISE CEO and Co-Founder Hugo Finkelstein took home the top prize at last year's memorable event. Here's what he had to say about it:

Winning PitchFest was one of the highlights of my year. It was an incredible experience to get on the stage, present the business and interact with expert judges. It not only boosted our energy but also made RISE gain exposure and get more clients. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

*Startup Pass includes entry to Consensus 2024 for 3 team members of your startup, an application to CoinDesk's PitchFest competition to showcase your company, a dedicated company profile in the official Consensus app, exclusive networking opportunities, and inclusion in the Startup Database for VCs.