Techstars partners with Alphabit Fund and Launchpool to bring blockchain-focused accelerator to London
We are proud to share news of the partnership between Techstars, Alphabit Fund and Launchpool.
The Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator will work with startups across the crypto ecosystem while maintaining a chain-agnostic stance, moving the industry closer to mainstream adoption.
Launchpool continues to develop and build for the long term, delivering on our roadmap for our community of investors.
The Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator will work with startups across the crypto ecosystem while maintaining a chain-agnostic stance, moving the industry closer to mainstream adoption.
The accelerator will work with ten startups each year over an intensive, three-month period, where startups will receive funding, hands-on mentorship from Techstars, Alphabit, and Launchpool, access to curated workshops and resources, admittance to the Techstars global network for life, and exposure to a minimum viable community. Applications for the Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator will open on September 13, 2021 and be accepted through December 1, 2021. The first year of the accelerator will operate March 2022 through June 2022.
For further information please follow the links below:
Techstars official announcement
Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator page
Launchpool Webs Techstars_ Accelerator Team
Executive Sponsor — Shane McQuillan
Title: VP at Alphabit Fund
“The future of our economies rests on the adoption and adaptation of the Web3 digital space. Launchpool will position those companies to drive tomorrow’s economies today!”
PR and Marketing — Roxana Nasoi
Title: Head of Growth, Launchpool; Head of Launchpool Labs incubator
“There is no better time to support startups and leaders in building alternatives to the current systems, and crafting a world where diversity, inclusion, and sustainability can co-exist.”
Partner Liaison — Laura Walsh
Title: COO Launchpool
“Incredibly excited to be a part of the very first crypto-focussed Techstars Accelerator. The Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator will open a new avenue for founders and projects to get access to top notch mentors and help bring their unique solutions to the masses. A further step towards mainstream adoption starts now.”
CTO & Engineering — Tim Bos
Title: CEO at ShareRing
“I’m excited to be involved with Techstars so I can use my deep technical knowledge of blockchain and ability to create scalable organisations with tomorrow’s blockchain industry leaders.”
Business Development & BD Unit Lead: Richard Simpson
Title: CEO at Launchpool
“We’re excited to launch this accelerator partnership with Techstars. It highlights Launchpool’s focus on longer term high quality investing.”
Partner: Liam Robertson
Title: Founder, Alphabit Fund & Launchpool
“We at Alphabit are delighted to show our continued support to the UK & global startup ecosystem, and welcome the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders in the ecosystem.”
