Techstars

Bloctopus is a technology company specializing in blockchain development tools. It offers an open-source toolkit that enables developers to create realistic, reproducible, and interoperable test networks for Web3 applications. The company's flagship product, Bloctopus Cloud, provides hosted, persistent development environments with multi-node setups and pre-configured components, facilitating seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines and extensive testing. Bloctopus aims to streamline the development process for decentralized applications (dApps) on public blockchains, enhancing security and accelerating time-to-market.

N3MUS is a gaming technology company that connects traditional gamers with blockchain technology. It standardizes services and infrastructure for the gaming industry to reduce development costs and time to market, ensuring technology stability and avoiding long-term technical debt.

Bloctopus is a technology company specializing in blockchain development tools. It offers an open-source toolkit that enables developers to create realistic, reproducible, and interoperable test networks for Web3 applications. The company's flagship product, Bloctopus Cloud, provides hosted, persistent development environments with multi-node setups and pre-configured components, facilitating seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines and extensive testing. Bloctopus aims to streamline the development process for decentralized applications (dApps) on public blockchains, enhancing security and accelerating time-to-market.

Carbontribe Labs is a climate tech startup that specializes in creating a transparent, scalable platform for generating and trading digital assets representing removed greenhouse gases (GHGs). Using artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Web3 technologies, the company transforms data from various sources, such as sensors and industry GHG reduction activities, into verified digital assets. By combining AI-driven environmental monitoring with blockchain-secured data, Carbontribe Labs ensures trust, traceability, and efficiency in the carbon credit market. The platform aims to accelerate decarbonization and foster an inclusive, green economy by enabling primary industries, like farmers and forest owners, to monetize their land and activities that reduce GHG emissions.

Liquid Diamonds is a New York-based startup that facilitates global diamond trading via its AI-driven online platform. It connects buying teams in the diamond and jewelry industry with suppliers worldwide, optimizing sourcing through transparent pricing, reverse auction systems, and inventory management.

Trudenty operates a machine-learning driven network facilitating secure data sharing across the payments ecosystem. It initially focused on preventing first-party fraud but has since expanded to enhance payment security and personalization.

Baton Media is a developer of a blockchain-enabled web platform and collaboration protocol aimed at enhancing the creative exchange for artists. The company focuses on creating a comprehensive ecosystem of tools that promote transparency in collaborative projects, ensuring that artists receive proper credit and compensation for their contributions. This approach empowers clients by allowing them to maintain control over their material while fostering a fair environment for creative collaboration.

Sprout.ai specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-based software solutions for claims management and fraud detection in personal and commercial insurance lines. Its flagship product, Contextual AI, uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to streamline claims processes, reduce settlement times, enhance fraud detection, and ensure industrial-grade security.

Dollarize enables individuals in emerging economies to open a U.S. dollar bank account, protecting their savings from currency devaluation. The platform offers zero-fee setup, maintenance, international money transfers, and a dollar-denominated debit card for borderless spending.

Cadena is a global education and community platform focused on web3 and blockchain technologies. It offers AI-based training and career development courses, fostering a supportive community for students to upgrade their IT skills and advance in the web3 space.

MCLedger develops innovative cloud-based software infused with AI and blockchain technologies for supply chain management and fintech industries. Its solutions offer real-time visibility, eco-friendly multimodal transportation planning, secure data sharing among stakeholders, and blockchain-enabled financial flow security.

Coiniy cryptocurrency exchange allows a fast, cheap, and reliable way to buy Bitcoin online, as well as other cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, XRP, EOS, Litecoin, Monero, ZCash, Augur) Established in 2019 as a fast-growing cryptocurrency exchange, Coiniy.com has become a multi-functional cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by over half a million users. Coiniy.com offers cross-platform trading via website, and mobile app, providing access to a high liquidity platform for top currency pairs on the market. Instant Bitcoin buying

Hive Power develops technology to optimize and democratize energy management for the electrical grid and local energy communities. Its FLEXO AI engine helps organizations monitor and control devices connected to the grid, including energy communities and EV charging, with emphasis on asset management, grid reliability, and peak shaving. The company also offers a blockchain-based energy meter that tokenizes energy, enabling safe energy trading, better solar and battery utilization, and system-wide power quality and current limitation benefits. Together, these offerings enable local energy communities to lower bills, valorize assets, and support sustainable energy deployment.

WaveBL is a digital platform that employs proprietary blockchain technology to facilitate the electronic transfer of trade documents, specifically electronic Bills of Lading. The platform allows for instant, encrypted, and authenticated transmission of these documents, ensuring compliance with established global processes and regulations. Designed to serve various stakeholders in the trade ecosystem—such as shipping companies, agents, brokers, and banks—WaveBL enhances communication by providing a decentralized and secure network for remote interactions. The company has established strong partnerships with leading players in global trade, aiming to accelerate the digital transformation and adoption of electronic documentation within the industry.

Vestinda is a fintech company focused on streamlining the investment process for traders and investors through advanced technology and automation. Its platform allows users to connect their accounts from various exchanges and brokers, offering a unified dashboard to efficiently track and manage their portfolios. By leveraging advanced algorithms and the expertise of professional traders, Vestinda provides access to validated trading strategies and investment management tools, enabling users to build and automate their investment portfolios in a matter of minutes. The company's mission is to empower over 100 million people worldwide to enhance and automate their investment activities, simplifying the complexities of portfolio management in the evolving landscape of trading and investment.

N3MUS is a gaming technology company that connects traditional gamers with blockchain technology. It standardizes services and infrastructure for the gaming industry to reduce development costs and time to market, ensuring technology stability and avoiding long-term technical debt.

Loki.code is a developer of a smart contract collaboration platform designed for web3 teams focused on the development of decentralized applications (dApps). The platform enables teams to efficiently manage, compile, test, and deploy smart contracts across multiple blockchain networks. By simplifying the development process, Loki.code enhances the efficiency of smart contract deployment, making it easier for developers to bring their projects to fruition. As a graduate of the IKIGAI Accelerator and Techstars Web3, the company is positioned to support the growing needs of developers in the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem.

TrustWare is a blockchain-based platform offering secure, recoverable, non-custodial crypto vaults. Users maintain full control over their digital assets while enjoying advanced security features like multi-signature authentication and cold storage. Additionally, TrustWare facilitates peer-to-peer transactions within its social network environment.

Protico develops a platform that enables brands to create native, Reddit-like community hubs within their websites and mobile apps. These branded communities facilitate genuine social interactions such as discussions and content sharing.

Peerkat is a comprehensive data tool and infrastructure for brands, specializing in helping them understand users, increase engagement, and drive growth in their Web3 strategies.

WeHave operates a decentralized identity platform empowering individuals to manage their personal data securely. It enables users to store and selectively share their identity information with applications, promoting privacy control and data protection.

H2O Allegiant is a global business dedicated to addressing water scarcity and infrastructure challenges worldwide. It connects investors with water-related projects, bridging the gap between required technology and financing solutions. The company facilitates investments in various water projects by providing access to necessary technologies, ensuring project success. H2O Allegiant also operates a platform that enables organizations to participate in water replenishment efforts, such as recycling and reduction initiatives, using blockchain-created tokens for balanced water usage and pollution management. This platform helps organizations obtain blockchain-created water certificates, contributing to sustainable water management.

Cashpool offers a marketplace app that helps users discover and manage trading strategies, and develops financial software that enables investors to invest in stocks. The platform leverages blockchain technology to connect different ecosystems and deliver a hedge fund-like experience, allowing investors to connect with traders and make values-aligned investment decisions.

BezoMoney operates a digital savings platform from Accra, Ghana, offering a personal e-wallet and a group e-wallet for social savings via a mobile app. It serves low-income earners by enabling regular saving, access to bulk capital through group savings, and tools to improve creditworthiness. The platform features a lock option on the personal wallet and uses a machine-learning based points system that rewards consistency with benefits such as discounts and potential investment options. A rotational group savings model ties members within a network, promoting transparency, accountability and security of savings as users progress toward financial independence.

Protico develops a platform that enables brands to create native, Reddit-like community hubs within their websites and mobile apps. These branded communities facilitate genuine social interactions such as discussions and content sharing.

Asterizm is a provider of blockchain interoperability solutions aimed at enterprises and web3 protocols. The company enables seamless operations across various public and private networks, facilitating the development of cross-chain decentralized applications (dApps). Asterizm focuses on enhancing efficiency by reducing transaction costs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and minimizing the risks associated with data leaks. Additionally, the company has developed a user application that offers a trustless cross-chain communication protocol, connecting Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks. This infrastructure supports both on-chain and off-chain processes, allowing users to send cross-chain messages through a secure on-chain connector solution.

BluBinder is a fintech and legal tech platform designed to facilitate the inheritance process for aging parents and their adult children. By connecting families with financial institutions and attorneys, BluBinder ensures that aging parents' finances are protected and that their wishes regarding inheritance are effectively managed. A key component of the platform is its Legal Acceptance Network, which uniquely integrates legal and financial resources, allowing families to create legally binding estate plans. In addition to this network, BluBinder provides a range of services such as document storage and organization, automated notifications and reminders, and access to trusted financial and legal professionals. Utilizing advanced technology including mobile, web, and blockchain, BluBinder offers features like secure money transfers, enabling families to better manage and safeguard their elderly loved ones' wealth. This comprehensive approach gives families peace of mind, knowing that their parents' financial matters will be handled smoothly and in accordance with their wishes.

Cryptive.io is a Swiss-based digital asset management platform that offers secure storage and management of cryptocurrencies for individuals and institutions. The platform provides a range of services such as wallet management, exchange integration, institutional-grade security, and multi-signature transactions to ensure the safety and privacy of users' digital assets. Cryptive.io aims to offer a user-friendly platform that simplifies the management of cryptocurrencies while providing a secure and transparent environment for trading and investing.

Preflet Energy AI Platform enhances buildings' energy efficiency by providing actionable insights. It leverages multidimensional data like smart meter readings, weather patterns, and satellite imagery to help owners and managers reduce costs and decarbonize properties.

A fintech startup developing a decentralized exchange for trading derivative contracts that speculate on the future streaming performance of hip-hop songs. The platform converts hip-hop music into financial derivatives and engages hip-hop fans as speculative traders, modeling these contracts as dynamically priced non-fungible tokens.

Avenir removes the barriers to wide-scale digital asset adoption by providing technology infrastructure to banks and credit unions.

Esca provides an autonomous currency hedging solution for businesses operating in emerging markets. Its platform enables these businesses to stabilize revenue, predict cash flow, and facilitate cross-border payments by mitigating currency volatility risks.

A business semantic layer for blockchain data

Musiqmesh is a B2B SaaS company that provides web3-enabled software designed to streamline music creation and data management within the music industry. Its platform facilitates a more efficient workflow for music production, enabling creators to produce and monetize their music effectively. Musiqmesh supports various stakeholders in the music ecosystem, including sub-publishers, record labels, artists, and composers, by offering tools for music publishing and data management. This interoperability allows users to manage their music and associated data more efficiently, ultimately fostering growth and sustainability in their businesses.

Flick is a developer of an online payments platform that focuses on facilitating contactless payments across Africa. The platform provides businesses with API access to AI-driven financial data and a reliable direct payment solution. By connecting bank accounts to its app, Flick enables clients to make secure and swift borderless transactions while also allowing them to view their net worth at a glance. This innovative approach aims to streamline financial interactions across multiple financial institutions, enhancing the payment experience for users in the region.

Alphabloq is a pioneering platform that makes real estate investments more accessible through the use of real-world asset tokenization. It enables both individual and institutional investors to purchase tokens of income-generating properties, offering a diverse investment alternative.

KYD Labs is a developer of a blockchain-enabled event ticketing platform that aims to enhance the profitability of event organizers and artists. By facilitating audience ownership and loyalty, as well as enabling ticket resale, the platform provides a comprehensive solution for ticketing live events. It offers the benefits of loyalty programs, sponsorship perks, and traceability, all while simplifying the payment process. Users can make transactions using traditional credit card payments rather than relying on cryptocurrency or digital wallets. This approach allows promoters, brands, venues, and artists to forge stronger connections with their audiences during live events, ultimately driving greater financial success.

Baton Media is a developer of a blockchain-enabled web platform and collaboration protocol aimed at enhancing the creative exchange for artists. The company focuses on creating a comprehensive ecosystem of tools that promote transparency in collaborative projects, ensuring that artists receive proper credit and compensation for their contributions. This approach empowers clients by allowing them to maintain control over their material while fostering a fair environment for creative collaboration.

TransCrypts automates issuance of employment and income verification documents for HR departments using blockchain technology. This streamlines compliance processes, saving time and resources, while empowering employees to control how their work information is shared.

Armur Ai is a web3 cybersecurity product suite that helps secure decentralized applications and blockchain solutions. The company helps deploy AI-backed botnets that are decentralized and use swarm learning to constantly learn vulnerabilities and stop malicious attacks. Armur Ai was founded in 2022 and is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Test Jar Labs is a California-based developer focused on creating innovative technical developments and experiences for the gaming industry. The company specializes in the development of a new genre of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) and fighting games within the web three space. By utilizing blockchain technology, Test Jar Labs aims to redefine traditional gaming paradigms, offering players diverse and immersive gaming experiences.

Reibase is a New York-based company that develops digital tools aimed at incentivizing open-source contributors and users. The company has created a platform that tokenizes open-source code, establishing a new dynamic of incentives among project participants and users. By enhancing existing systems on platforms like Git and other code hosts, Reibase's solution promotes the sustainability and security of open-source projects, allowing users to access open-source resources at no cost.

Bundil is a fintech platform that converts spare change from everyday credit or debit card purchases into cryptocurrencies and other financial tools. The service automatically tracks spending, rounds purchases to the nearest dollar, and invests the resulting spare change into the user’s preferred digital asset. It operates as an automated micro-investing solution compatible with hundreds of banks, enabling users to establish saving and investing habits without active management. Bundil’s approach simplifies cryptocurrency participation by letting users accumulate investments over time through small, automated contributions tied to their everyday spending.

Homebase is a digital platform that fractionalizes residential real estate using non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It provides users with a streamlined process to invest in real estate, allowing them to own properties through a few simple clicks, bypassing traditional methods. The platform offers bidding opportunities for its members and establishes a real estate syndication fund that promotes collective ownership and decision-making. By leveraging NFTs, Homebase enables clients to buy and sell real estate assets, facilitating cash flow and potential appreciation in value.

Ephere Football is a gaming studio focused on creating blockchain-based gaming experiences specifically for football enthusiasts. The company has developed an online platform that allows players to assume the roles of coach, manager, and owner of their own football teams. Users can customize their teams, manage player transactions, and engage in buying, selling, and trading players to build their ideal squads. This interactive platform offers players the opportunity to immerse themselves in a football metaverse, where they can enjoy gameplay while earning rewards. Ephere Football aims to blend the excitement of football management with the innovative possibilities of blockchain technology.

Moss is a consumer engagement platform based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, designed to help brands establish their web3 marketing channels and connect with new customers. The platform serves as a centralized hub for news and events relevant to web3 communities, allowing companies to effectively engage with their target audiences. By offering a multi-chain, token-gated environment, Moss enables clients to monetize their efforts and foster vibrant communities.

Blackcopper is a neo-bank designed to enhance financial accessibility for new and growing businesses, solopreneurs, and freelancers. It employs a unique, proprietary credit assessment system that leverages alternative data and machine learning models to create detailed profiles for small and medium-sized enterprises. This innovative approach enables Blackcopper to offer a range of financial services, including loans, savings, and investment opportunities. Additionally, the company fosters a digital community to support entrepreneurs in their business journeys, aiming to bridge the financial accessibility gap for underserved small business owners and empower them to thrive in the economy.

Arch is a decentralized finance (DeFi) asset manager that facilitates exposure to cryptocurrencies and digital assets for passive investors.

Infiltron is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in protecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, smart devices, legacy systems, and hybrid data. The company offers a platform that enhances biometric protection, fraud detection, and malware intrusion defenses. Central to its approach is a patented technology that employs adaptive artificial intelligence, quantum encryption, and blockchain technology, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures. Infiltron's solutions include a minimum of three-factor authentication, which secures data and devices across various connectivity landscapes. By analyzing user behavior and understanding system needs, Infiltron provides corrective solutions that help clients proactively safeguard their assets in real-time, addressing the evolving challenges posed by an increasingly interconnected digital environment.

Beyond Equity operates a financing platform that enables startups to raise capital through Revenue Incentive Notes, a non-dilutive instrument that allows a share of future revenues to be funded today. The platform assesses eligibility, issues RINOs, and connects startups with investors on a revenue-based marketplace, blending elements of venture debt and equity. For founders, RINOs offer funding without equity dilution or control loss, while investors gain liquidity and exposure to revenue streams with potentially lower risk than traditional equity, creating a new asset class and expanding non-VC investment access.

DLT Payments is a software development business that creates a decentralized, non-custodial Web3 and stablecoin payment platform. It is a Techstars-backed startup developing an all-in-one DeFi platform on top of the EVM layer-2 ecosystem, tailored for SMEs and enterprises. The platform incorporates features such as cross-chain swap, staking, analytics, payroll system, and stablecoin invoicing and accounting functionality.

Trudenty operates a machine-learning driven network facilitating secure data sharing across the payments ecosystem. It initially focused on preventing first-party fraud but has since expanded to enhance payment security and personalization.

31Third is a developer of a decentralized asset management platform that focuses on optimizing trade execution and portfolio management within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The company offers an end-to-end asset management infrastructure tailored for Web3, allowing users to create and manage on-chain DeFi portfolios structured as tokens. This innovative platform enables seamless trading across multiple assets in a single order, minimizing slippage and enhancing efficiency. By eliminating the requirement for users to develop smart contracts, 31Third empowers communities to raise and manage capital more effectively, making DeFi more accessible and user-friendly.

eGreen LLC, based in Sausalito, California, specializes in carbon emissions management through innovative technology. The company offers the Web Green Meter, an application that automatically calculates, tracks, and offsets carbon emissions generated by website traffic. Additionally, eGreen focuses on providing high-quality, data-driven carbon credits that ensure reliable and verifiable carbon offsetting. Utilizing blockchain technology and advanced monitoring techniques, eGreen enhances transparency and integrity in the carbon market, which has historically faced challenges related to fragmentation and quality. The company is actively engaged in measuring CO2 capture in regions like Patagonia and is pursuing new advancements in carbon reduction technologies, including a patent-pending biochar initiative. With a commitment to removing one gigaton of carbon annually by 2033, eGreen aims to significantly contribute to global efforts against climate change while facilitating trust in carbon credit transactions.

KYD Labs is a developer of a blockchain-enabled event ticketing platform that aims to enhance the profitability of event organizers and artists. By facilitating audience ownership and loyalty, as well as enabling ticket resale, the platform provides a comprehensive solution for ticketing live events. It offers the benefits of loyalty programs, sponsorship perks, and traceability, all while simplifying the payment process. Users can make transactions using traditional credit card payments rather than relying on cryptocurrency or digital wallets. This approach allows promoters, brands, venues, and artists to forge stronger connections with their audiences during live events, ultimately driving greater financial success.

Cambrian Protocol is a developer of a blockchain-agnostic application that facilitates resource allocation through conditional tokens. Its innovative technology utilizes Ethereum smart contracts to enable digital organizations to manage resources effectively. The platform allows for the buy and sell of services, freelance work, and bounties in a trustless and non-custodial environment. By leveraging conditional tokens, Cambrian Protocol enables organizations to fund projects, issue grants, hire employees, and coordinate activities efficiently, while also allowing for interactions with centralized entities. This approach enhances the operational capabilities of digital organizations, streamlining processes and ensuring secure transactions.

Blackcopper is a neo-bank designed to enhance financial accessibility for new and growing businesses, solopreneurs, and freelancers. It employs a unique, proprietary credit assessment system that leverages alternative data and machine learning models to create detailed profiles for small and medium-sized enterprises. This innovative approach enables Blackcopper to offer a range of financial services, including loans, savings, and investment opportunities. Additionally, the company fosters a digital community to support entrepreneurs in their business journeys, aiming to bridge the financial accessibility gap for underserved small business owners and empower them to thrive in the economy.

SharpShark offers a blockchain-powered timestamping service that safeguards copyrights and intellectual property rights. Based in the United States, the company ensures data immutability by storing timestamps on blockchain and content on IPFS. It provides digital certificates as proof of authorship, employs AI to prevent plagiarism, sends alerts for unauthorized usage, and facilitates blockchain-backed copyright dispute resolution.

Energy Shift is a web-based platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate joint investment and co-ownership of solar parks. By enabling citizens to actively participate in the renewable energy sector, the company aims to democratize access to solar energy investments. This innovative approach allows individuals to contribute to the energy transition while also generating passive income, thus promoting environmental sustainability and community involvement in clean energy initiatives.

Hive Power develops technology to optimize and democratize energy management for the electrical grid and local energy communities. Its FLEXO AI engine helps organizations monitor and control devices connected to the grid, including energy communities and EV charging, with emphasis on asset management, grid reliability, and peak shaving. The company also offers a blockchain-based energy meter that tokenizes energy, enabling safe energy trading, better solar and battery utilization, and system-wide power quality and current limitation benefits. Together, these offerings enable local energy communities to lower bills, valorize assets, and support sustainable energy deployment.

Marli Technology Solutions operates a decentralized finance platform that connects individuals and businesses with environmental projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The company facilitates funding for these initiatives through the issuance of verified tokens, which can be exchanged for real money. By enabling cross-border trading of high-quality carbon credits, Marli empowers its users to support projects that capture or absorb CO2. The organization is driven by a diverse team of experts dedicated to addressing climate change and assisting the United States and other nations in achieving their climate targets in a transparent and responsible manner.

Melanin Kapital is a platform financing green equipment for African SMEs. It facilitates access to climate financing and carbon credits, enabling businesses to adopt sustainable practices such as e-mobility, solar power, and green farming.

DAOventures is a web3 ventures studio that focuses on decentralized finance(DeFi), Metaverse, NFTs, and more. DAOventures invest in, mentor, and incubate teams creating innovations, and solving problems of the web3 world.

Vesti facilitates international migration by offering secure, AI-driven financial payment solutions. It enables individuals to settle migration-related fees and transfer money seamlessly across borders.

Securo is building a DeFi infrastructure with all-in-1 API for DeFi, "Stripe for DeFi". We make DeFi accessible with all-in-1 REST API integration for web2-web3 developers, fintech, neobanks and tradFi to build, invest and manage their DeFi products with simplicity through developer friendly tools.

LiveDuel operates a blockchain-based platform offering decentralized sports betting powered by DeFi. It combines live streaming, prediction markets, and interactive games, enhancing fan engagement globally.

Superfans spend more than $45 billion on special products and experiences every year, but despite their dedication, there’s no effective way to reward their fandom and loyalty. This gap results in missed opportunities for Artists and Event Promoters to foster direct-to-fan engagement and boost revenue streams. That's why we are creating a superfan loyalty platform with a monetization hub for Artists & Promoters and a rewards wallet for Superfans.

Staxe is a crowdfunding platform established in 2018, with operations in Dublin, Ireland, Valencia, Spain, and Zug, Switzerland. The company focuses on transforming creative projects, including music, film, and cultural initiatives, into investment opportunities. By leveraging blockchain technology, Staxe enables the tokenization of these creative assets, allowing them to be structured and sold as non-fungible tokens. This innovative approach facilitates funding for live and creative productions, providing clients with a novel way to invest in and benefit from the success of their projects.

Eczodex is a fintech startup focused on creating an innovative digital asset platform that connects traditional financial markets with the digital asset landscape. The platform enables regulated institutions to distribute digital assets to their clients efficiently, integrating smoothly with existing financial systems. Eczodex's technology includes the development of an asset-backed token that allows for the use of both real-world assets and cryptocurrencies as collateral, providing investors with opportunities to earn additional yields on their investments. By bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance, Eczodex enhances the financial offerings available to market participants.

TransCrypts automates issuance of employment and income verification documents for HR departments using blockchain technology. This streamlines compliance processes, saving time and resources, while empowering employees to control how their work information is shared.

8base is a software platform company offering a low-code/no-code development platform and serverless backend-as-a-service for building and operating enterprise-grade web and mobile applications. The platform includes an app builder, data management tools, a serverless backend, a CLI, and professional services, enabling developers to design, deploy, and scale software without managing infrastructure. It emphasizes an API-first, configurable backend that uses a query language to ensure portability of applications and intellectual property across environments. The company targets mainstream developers and digital teams, aiming to accelerate time to market for enterprise apps, and combines no-code/low-code tooling with AI-assisted design capabilities and ecosystem tooling; some descriptions note blockchain-based underpinnings to support its platform architecture.

Melanin Kapital is a platform financing green equipment for African SMEs. It facilitates access to climate financing and carbon credits, enabling businesses to adopt sustainable practices such as e-mobility, solar power, and green farming.

VO2 is a fan engagement platform founded in 2021 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, designed to transform spectators into active stakeholders within athletes' communities. The company offers a no-code platform that allows for the creation of customizable social tokens, which provide fans with unique access and incentives tied to their favorite athletes. These tokens serve as entry points to exclusive communities, enhancing fan interaction while allowing athletes to monetize their support base. By linking token rewards to athletes' performances, VO2 fosters deeper connections between fans and athletes, thereby revolutionizing the way fans engage and participate in sports communities.

Simbull is a trading application that combines elements of sports and the stock market, allowing users to invest in sports teams as if they were stocks. This innovative platform enables users to trade teams and earn cash win-payout dividends, providing an alternative to traditional sports betting. By leveraging blockchain technology, Simbull aims to enhance the excitement of sports investment while offering fans a new way to engage with their favorite teams and potentially profit from their success.

Kindred is a developer of a browser extension that offers digital companions known as MetaPals, allowing users to interact with NFT pets directly from their computer screens. This platform is designed to create a genuine emotional bond between users and their virtual pets, emphasizing the responsibilities of care-taking activities. The well-being of these digital companions directly impacts the value of the associated NFTs, integrating elements of GameFi and blockchain technology. Initially available on computers across various operating systems, Kindred plans to expand accessibility to mobile devices and eventually to virtual reality environments. Through this innovative approach, Kindred aims to enhance users' experiences in the metaverse while providing companionship and guidance in navigating the complexities of blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Bailport is a developer of a multi-currency e-wallet that leverages blockchain technology to provide low-cost payment solutions primarily targeting the African market. The platform allows users to exchange, save, and send money instantly at competitive rates. As a mobile-only banking alternative, Bailport facilitates seamless money transfers from Africa to the rest of the world, aiming to enhance financial accessibility and efficiency for its users.

Functionland is a pioneering company focused on transforming the cloud storage landscape through a decentralized, peer-to-peer platform. By leveraging blockchain technology, it provides an innovative and privacy-centric alternative to traditional cloud storage solutions. Functionland's platform allows users to share storage and compute resources seamlessly, offering faster speeds and reduced costs compared to conventional services. Its open-source, plug-and-play storage devices not only secure users' data but also foster an ecosystem for software and hardware developers. This ecosystem enables the creation and sharing of auto-minting cryptocurrency, facilitating a free and cutting-edge Web3 experience for users. Overall, Functionland empowers individuals with greater control over their data while promoting a more efficient and collaborative approach to cloud storage.

TransCrypts automates issuance of employment and income verification documents for HR departments using blockchain technology. This streamlines compliance processes, saving time and resources, while empowering employees to control how their work information is shared.

Ecko is a collaboration and fan engagement platform focused on supporting artists in the music industry. It provides an online environment that facilitates creative collaboration, allowing artists to maintain their creative flow. The platform employs transformative technology to enable musicians to plan, create, and promote unique NFT (non-fungible token) campaigns effectively. By connecting artists globally, Ecko enhances their ability to engage with fans and promotes innovative approaches to music distribution and monetization.

BLOOP operates as a web3 browsing software developer that focuses on enhancing the online experience for users. The company's flagship product, the Bloop Browser, allows internet users to visually explore and share their web navigation paths with their communities. By providing a platform that facilitates the sharing of web links across various platforms, BLOOP aims to foster a collaborative online environment where users can connect and exchange information more effectively.

SharpShark offers a blockchain-powered timestamping service that safeguards copyrights and intellectual property rights. Based in the United States, the company ensures data immutability by storing timestamps on blockchain and content on IPFS. It provides digital certificates as proof of authorship, employs AI to prevent plagiarism, sends alerts for unauthorized usage, and facilitates blockchain-backed copyright dispute resolution.

Mint State Labs is an entertainment and gaming technology provider based in Valencia, California, founded in 2021. The company focuses on enabling creators to build, distribute, and market blockchain-powered experiences. Its platform caters to gaming enthusiasts by offering digital comic books and utilizing web3-based technologies. This approach allows users to connect and trade within communities, fostering innovation and the creation of new gaming experiences.

Haiphen is a cybersecurity company that specializes in blockchain-enabled threat detection for enterprises. It develops a software tool designed to manage APIs and secure continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows. The platform provides portable cloud services and containerized storage, alongside features such as application encryption with a traceable signature that remains consistent across servers. This approach allows Haiphen to deliver quantifiable metrics and continuous monitoring of cyber threats, ensuring robust protection for its clients.

Peeranha is a Web3-focused platform that facilitates knowledge sharing and management. It incentivizes users to contribute by rewarding them with blockchain tokens for answering questions and sharing insights. The platform ensures secure, transparent operations using blockchain technology and stores knowledge on Polygon and Filecoin.

StaTwig is an information technology company that focuses on the intersection of the internet of things and blockchain technology. It offers a cloud-based platform designed for real-time, tamper-proof tracking of products throughout their entire supply chain journey. The platform enables clients to monitor various aspects such as geographical location and temperature changes, along with documenting all transactions, contracts, and payments linked to the products. By leveraging IoT and other emerging technologies, StaTwig allows businesses to trace their products from the manufacturer to the end customer, enhancing visibility and accountability within the supply chain.

Merklebot is a developer of a robotics platform that integrates blockchain technology with robotics to enhance data security and compliance in industrial applications. The company's infrastructure facilitates trustless data capture from robotics and industrial machinery, securely storing the information using decentralized storage solutions. By leveraging blockchain networks, Merklebot enables businesses to adopt automation on a larger scale, while also supporting new business models and compliance frameworks. Their innovative approach to equipment financing further enhances the accessibility and implementation of robotic solutions across various industries, promoting efficiency and operational advancements.

Dash is building a unified, modern, and accessible alternative payment network for African consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Fonbnk is a fintech company that combines mobile technology with Web3 to enable dollarized micropayments and the conversion between local currencies and digital money in emerging markets. The platform provides access to stablecoins and digital assets, and supports no-code and low-code dApps and APIs to simplify Web3 integration for developers and merchants. Fonbnk aims to broaden financial inclusion by leveraging a network of mobile users, retailers, and agents to enable fast, secure digital transactions across diverse mobile payment systems. It offers a marketplace for exchanging value and cross-currency capabilities, helping global merchants and individuals participate in the digital economy with greater flexibility and security.

Developer of NFT based music platform designed for collecting, earning, & managing music collectibles. The company's platform specializes in earning NFTs from the musical artists one wants to build their on-chain fan identity with, enabling music listeners to link their Spotify accounts to earn NFTs for listening to their favorite artists or discovering new music each week.

The blockchain developer marketplace for web3 projects.

Smeisty is a web3 studio that specializes in providing infrastructure and strategic guidance for businesses to effectively utilize NFT technology. The company focuses on creating a turnkey platform tailored for NFT communities, allowing businesses to enhance customer relationships while integrating technology seamlessly. By offering simplified Web3 tools, Smeisty aims to enable companies to generate increased revenue and expand their customer base, ultimately fostering the growth of larger communities within the NFT space.

The SPG group of companies was formed in 2016 with the original concept of securing high value peer-peer payments such as cars, art and jewellery with a simplified digital escrow solution. By 2021, SPG and its two primary assets Shieldpay (ww.shieldpay.com) and Paycast (www.paycast.io) had processed over $2.3bn of payments for clients and customers all over the globe and has pioneered the development of contingent based payments in huge sectors such as M&A, fundraising, B2B and supply chain transactions, real estate and marketplaces.

Oro Financial is a company focused on revolutionizing the global financial infrastructure through its web3 payments and digital token technology. It has developed a comprehensive platform that enables users to send, save, earn, and borrow money, facilitating both domestic and cross-border payments along with remittance services. Oro Financial aims to reduce merchant payment processing costs while enhancing the speed and security of financial transactions. Additionally, the platform expands access to digital payment services, particularly benefiting unbanked populations. By consolidating various banking needs into a single, user-friendly application, Oro Financial seeks to create a more accessible and efficient financial ecosystem for individuals and businesses alike.

Smeisty is a web3 studio that specializes in providing infrastructure and strategic guidance for businesses to effectively utilize NFT technology. The company focuses on creating a turnkey platform tailored for NFT communities, allowing businesses to enhance customer relationships while integrating technology seamlessly. By offering simplified Web3 tools, Smeisty aims to enable companies to generate increased revenue and expand their customer base, ultimately fostering the growth of larger communities within the NFT space.

THX Network develops a SaaS platform enabling users to create and embed digital assets within applications or websites. Its software operates on EVM-compatible blockchains, fostering community engagement and new revenue streams for creators.

Dash is building a unified, modern, and accessible alternative payment network for African consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Alkemi provides data access services for AI development, offering a platform that securely provisions specific data segments to AI developers without requiring local downloads and includes data slicing, personalized recommendations, pricing optimization, and demand analysis to connect data providers with AI developers and support the creation of tailored AI applications in a regulated environment.

The use of NFTs in the restaurant business is still in its infancy. However, web3 is quickly gaining popularity and has the potential to revolutionize how we eat out. In the current landscape, restaurant owners create and market their NFT using **Opensea**, and then users have to find their NFT and create a wallet to collect these NFTs, which have no direct benefits. This is a problem, as we are currently seeing users lose interest in NFTs because they do not understand their value or how to use them effectively. [According to Square](https://squareup.com/us/en/townsquare/restaurant-trends#:~:text=%236.-,Restaurants%20are%20rethinking%20experiences%20to%20build%20deep%20customer%20loyalty,-Restaurants%20are%20coming), **Restaurants are rethinking experiences to build deep customer loyalty and drive sales. This is especially important for restaurants trying to create a differentiated experience in their category, which is the majority of restaurants today. The goal is to create an experience that makes customers feel like they are part of something special and exclusive. NFTs can provide this experience by giving customers access to experiences they can’t get anywhere else.** [**Starbucks recently announced that they are adopting web3 as a reward system**](https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/starbucks-is-about-to-make-a-controversial-change-to-its-rewards-program-some-customers-are-going-to-love-it.html). This means that many non-crypto natives will be able to experiment with crypto assets without missing out on the most critical aspect of blockchain; decentralization and trustless systems. In addition, by providing users with the ability to use their NFTs as utilities, Starbucks would be able to generate more customer loyalty and engagement. This integration will also allow Starbucks to expand its reach into different markets where it previously had no presence. This will be the beginning of insight and metadata that NFTs will offer as a social currency to businesses. We believe that whoever aggregates and provides a seamless user experience will move the space forward like it needs.

Fonbnk is a fintech company that combines mobile technology with Web3 to enable dollarized micropayments and the conversion between local currencies and digital money in emerging markets. The platform provides access to stablecoins and digital assets, and supports no-code and low-code dApps and APIs to simplify Web3 integration for developers and merchants. Fonbnk aims to broaden financial inclusion by leveraging a network of mobile users, retailers, and agents to enable fast, secure digital transactions across diverse mobile payment systems. It offers a marketplace for exchanging value and cross-currency capabilities, helping global merchants and individuals participate in the digital economy with greater flexibility and security.

Sprout.ai specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-based software solutions for claims management and fraud detection in personal and commercial insurance lines. Its flagship product, Contextual AI, uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to streamline claims processes, reduce settlement times, enhance fraud detection, and ensure industrial-grade security.