TLDR:
- BlockShow X BlockDown Asia 2024 and Cointelegraph Accelerator are collaborating to connect startups and VCs at Startup Connect in Hong Kong
- Startup Connect will feature insights from 50 VCs and aim to foster networking and deal flows in the Web3 and crypto industry
The BlockShow X BlockDown conference in Hong Kong, organized by Cointelegraph and EAK Digital, will help venture capital (VC) firms and startups in the Web3 and cryptocurrency industry find each other at the Startup Connect conference zone, co-organized by Cointelegraph Accelerator. The event, taking place from May 8-9, 2024, will feature Startup Connect as a dedicated zone for startups and VCs to network and make deals. The goal is to facilitate connections between promising builders and industry VCs to accelerate industry development.
Confirmed VCs at Startup Connect include Cypher Capital, Draper Dragon, OKX Ventures, and more. With crypto venture funding on the rise, blockchain startups are looking to capitalize on this trend, especially in areas like infrastructure, decentralized finance, and game finance. The event will also include workshops, speed dating sessions between investors and startups, and opportunities for startups to win grants from Web3 and crypto infrastructure providers.
Overall, the BlockShow X BlockDown Festival aims to create opportunities for meaningful interactions between startups and venture capitalists in the blockchain and crypto space, fostering connections and exploring opportunities in the evolving Web3 landscape.
