Overview
ZK Advancer is an accelerator program focused on global startups in the blockchain and Web3 space using new technologies and applications with real-world use cases. As the exclusive accelerator partner of Animoca Brands, the 12-week virtual program aims to support the development of the global Web3 ecosystem by:
- Providing tailored support to selected founders to help scale their growth and reach their next fundraising milestones;
- Connecting startups from emerging and established markets to a global network.
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WEB3 ADVISORS
PRODUCT, TOKEN DESIGN, MARKETING, WEB3 STRATEGY & FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
Overview
ZK Advancer is an accelerator program focused on global startups in the blockchain and Web3 space using new technologies and applications with real-world use cases.
As the exclusive accelerator partner of Animoca Brands, the 12-week virtual program aims to support the development of the global Web3 ecosystem by:
- Providing tailored support to selected founders to help scale their growth and reach their next fundraising milestones;
- Connecting startups from emerging and established markets to a global network.
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Who we're looking for
We are looking for early-stage founders pioneering decentralized technologies across sectors, fostering innovation in blockchain applications and contributing to the global Web3 ecosystem.
Mass Adoption
Projects driving real-world integration via NFT ticketing, loyalty platforms, and CRM analytics tools.
Decentralized Infrastructure
Innovations in peer-to-peer storage, decentralized identities, and interoperability protocols.
Enterprise Applications
Solutions for enhanced productivity, management tools, and smooth enterprise transition to the Web3 ecosystem.
How startups benefit
A Proven Framework
Learn the skills to succeed, based on our experience funding 200+ startups from 37 countries over the past nine years.
Tailored Mentorship
Receive one-on-one feedback and actionable advice from experienced founders, program partners and investors.
Investor Access
Specialized workshops aimed at refining your pitch, financials, and business strategy together with access to a diverse range of investors and opportunities to pitch.
A Global Network
Connect with an extensive global community of industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs and receive ongoing support as you continue to build and grow your business after the program ends.
Curriculum highlights
- Formulate a viable fundraising strategy and related assets
- Investor match-making and pitch practice
- Cash flow and financial modeling
- Data room and reporting
- Term sheet & contract negotiations
- Exploring the market landscape
- Business development and go-to-market strategy
- Token design & community building tactics
- Develop a clear messaging and branding strategy
- Understand what key business metrics best communicate progress
- IP strategy and roadmap
- Recruitment and people management for remote or distributed teams
- Founder wellness and leadership coaching
- Navigating uncertainties and changes in the startup journey
- Scaling and growth strategies
What to expect
Our Offer
- Investment is conditional on the startup proceeding to the second stage of the application process. The investment amount is determined on a case-by-case basis in exchange for an equity alignment dependent on the startup’s valuation
- Brinc program equity alignment: 2% advisory shares in your company to Brinc (direct issue)
- Token Grant: 2% of total token supply
Eligibility
- Must have developed a minimum viable product (MVP) that fits within our interest areas
- At least two co-founders with relevant industry
Evaluation Criteria
- Clear market fit and roadmap for growth
- Uniqueness and innovation of solutions, looking for novel applications and groundbreaking concepts
Terms & Conditions
- Brinc charges US$35,000 as a program fee, linked to the startup securing investment. Payment of the program fee is required only when the program investment partner fully disburses the investment amount.
- Applicants can be based anywhere as the program is virtual.
SELECT MENTORS AND SPEAKERS
Yat Siu
James Ho
Gabby Dizon
Timothy Enneking
Babu SK
NETWORK
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Scott Bunny
Pavel Bains
Henry Chong
Chris Gonsalves
Luna Javier
Eugene Yi
Nicola Eliot
Carmen Taubman
Victoria Feng
Steven Bryson-Haynes
Polygon Studios
Alex So
Joichi Ito
Patrick Lee
Hristo Piyankov
Ana Maury Aguliar
Jamie Lewin
Matthew Zatto
Michael Witz
Oscar Tan
Jomo Filart
Julio Orr
Kuleen Nimkar
Babu SK
Edwin Lee
Joe Jordan
Oli Strong
Wynn Wu
Rhod Needham
Andy Wong
Kasper Jao
Martin Hebert
SPEAKERS
Annabelle Huang
Gwendolyn Regina
Justin Kung
INVESTOR NETWORK
Jerome Wong
Edith Yeung
Michael Kam
Mia Deng
Kelly Choo
Cecilia Li
Aly Madhavji
William Deane
Peter Hammond
Adam Haklili
Tooraj Arvajeh
Karena Belin
Daniel Dal Bello
Charles Solomon
TJ Kawamura
Republic Crypto
Kelvin Koh
Yida Gao
Timothy Enneking
Dimi
Sungjoon Park
Entrepreneur IN RESIDENCE
