Blockchain Founders Group (BFG)

MEET OUR SEASON 6 COHORT! 📣 We’ve selected six web3 startups to join Season 6 of our accelerator program. Over the next few weeks, they’ll be knee-deep in workshops and mentoring as they scale and develop their businesses. Read more about each startup in this article: https://lnkd.in/d_ruY9_m Here are the Season 6 startups: 1. Expando® 🌏 - AI-powered referral platform for B2B SaaS, scaling growth with APAC’s largest partner ecosystem by Xavier Roso 2. Membrz.Club - Superfan monetization platform enhancing audience engagement with token-gating and exclusive content by Bruno Costa & Filipe Pinho Pereira 3. penomo - Bridging global capital markets with onchain renewables-backed real-world assets to streamline clean energy financing by Jasvir Dhillon & Sascha K. 4. Secret3 - LLM-powered market intelligence platform delivering daily web3 insights with AI and human expertise by Adam Ihsan & Joe Kawai 5. Soltix - Blockchain ticketing solution giving venues and artists control over the secondary market with NFTs by Erik MacInnis, Recko Jean & Liam Barter Browning 6. TransferMole - Onchain payment service linking social media usernames to financial accounts for effortless P2P transactions by Gregor Arn Stay tuned as the teams progress, with selected top performers securing up to €100k in financial support at the end of the 8-week accelerator program. ⚡️ Sarah Gottwald Max Ilse Melissa Lim Till Rügge #web3 #startups #accelerator

It’s time to act, Europe! 🌍 The 6th edition of the FRANKFURT DIGITAL FINANCE Conference is back on 12 & 13 February 2025. This event brings together 1000+ attendees over two days, including top executives, investors, entrepreneurs, academics, and policymakers, to exchange ideas and foster collaboration within the #European digital finance ecosystem. Blockchain Founders Group (BFG) has partnered with FDF2025! Get a 20% off conference passes with our code 'BFG@FDF2025' 📅 Save the Date: 12-13 February 2025 📍 Palmengarten, Frankfurt 📲 Visit https://lnkd.in/g3934RB for speakers, agenda and tickets! #FDF2025 #DigitalFinance #FinTechLeadership #Innovation #Frankfurt

Our MD Sarah Gottwald will be at Emergence conference in Prague this week, presented by The Block and Foresight Ventures! Catch her in action at the Start in Block segment, where web3 founders will gather and pitch for the opportunity to win over $1 million in prizes. Learn more about Emergence here: https://www.emergence.xyz/ #web3 #conference #startups

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: Das waren die wichtigsten Personal Moves der Digital Assets Industrie der letzten Wochen.👇 • Sarah Gottwald wird neues Beiratsmitglied der DAAA | Digital Assets Association Austria. Seit Januar 2023 ist sie die Geschäftsführerin des deutschen Web3-Accelerators Blockchain Founders Group (BFG). • Lidia Kurt, Gründerin von vision&, gibt ihre operative Rolle beim Schweizer Business Studio für Digital Assets auf und übernimmt die Position der CEO bei der Schweizer Handelsplattform BX Digital. • Der langjährige ETP-Veteran und bisherige Chief Sales Officer von Valour Marco A. Infuso schließt sich der Apex Group Ltd an ihrem Standort in Zürich an. P.S. Das Update gibt es jeden zweiten Sonntag in unserem 𝗗𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿, in dem wir euch über die wichtigsten Entwicklungen im Digital Assets Ökosystem in DACH briefen. Die jüngste Ausgabe findet ihr in den Kommentaren. ⬇️

🚀 New Course: AI for Finance by Frankfurt School Blockchain Center The new AI for Finance course aims to provide students with an understanding of artificial intelligence applications in the financial sector. Learn: ✅ AI fundamentals: machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, and generative AI ✅ Practical applications in banking, investment, and wealth management ✅ Strategies for identifying AI opportunities and driving organizational impact The program combines in-person lectures, interactive exercises, and real-world case studies to provide an immersive learning experience. Learn more & register here: https://lnkd.in/g2Tm8uFY Alexander Laub Sarah Gottwald

As we wrap up the final weeks of our BFG Adrenaline Season 6 program, we invited Christian Niedermueller from SMAPE Capital to share on raising funds and exiting. 🚀 Drawing from his extensive experience in traditional finance and #Web3, Christian emphasized starting with a clear strategy, building personal connections, and maintaining strong KPIs. He also highlighted the need for clean cap tables and organized legal and financial documents if and when preparing for exits. 💼 Thanks Christian, for spending the morning with us! #startup #venturecapital #funding

Dive into the latest episode of The Connector. podcast with Lukasz Lukaszewski, Chief Product Officer at ChainComply. 💡 In this conversation, Lukasz shares how ChainComply is helping tradfi institutions bridge, and navigate crypto compliance under MiCA regulations. 🎙️ Don’t miss it: https://lnkd.in/gq2_P2Ht

Fundraising tips for founders 🚀 Stephane Nasser, co-founder of OpenVC, joined our session today and shared key tips and strategies with our Season 6 founders on how to go about raising capital for their startups. 🔑 Be 'fundable': Understand equity, valuation, and legal basics. 💡 Target the right investors: Align with investors by geography, stage, and industry. 📈 Leverage your network: Maximize intros and inbound leads. Build your brand and engage investors. 💼 SPVs: Pool funds to simplify the investment process. Looking for more fundraising insights? Learn more on openvc.app 🤝🏼 #web3 #fundraising #startups Sarah Melissa Max Till Julian

🚀 Mastering Token Launches 🌐 Our Season 6 cohort heard from Julian Ullrich this week, as he shared his expertise on token launches and the complexities of the crypto market. Some session highlights and takeaways: 🔹 Tokenomics & Compliance: Build a clear token model, align with regulations, and choose crypto-friendly jurisdictions! 🔹 Launch Strategies: Combine listing on DEX and CEX for optimal liquidity, visibility, and compliance. 🔹 Security First: Invest in smart contract audits, and hire experienced developers. 🔹 Fundraising & Governance: Use SAFTs, protect funds, and involve stakeholders through DAOs. At the end of the day, timing is crucial in volatile markets, and exchanges often prioritize community metrics. As a growing web3 startup, you can stay ahead by planning for long-term stability. 💪🏼 #web3 #startup Sarah Melissa Max Till

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Congratulations to Sarah Gottwald, Managing Director of Blockchain Founders Group (BFG), on her appointment to the advisory board of the DAAA | Digital Assets Association Austria! Sarah’s vision for the potential of digital assets will strengthen Austria’s position as a hub for innovation in this space, and we’re excited to see the impact she’ll bring to the European digital assets ecosystem! #Blockchain #Web3 #DAAA #Innovation