Bitget Debuts Female-Centric Pitching Competition at DevCon 24 with Upto $100,000 in Funding Opportunities
Bitget, a top player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena and a prominent Web3 entity has unveiled Pitch n Slay, a unique initiative within its Blockchain4Her program to elevate female entrepreneurs in the blockchain ecosystem. Expanding on Bitgets impressive $10 million Blockchain4Her initiative, this program provides focused assistance to emerging women-led startups, granting them the opportunity to obtain funding of up to $100,000 from Foresight Ventures. This funding comes with invaluable guidance from seasoned experts in the blockchain space.
The Pitch n Slay initiative, forged in collaboration with entities like World of Women, Women in Web3, and Bitget Wallet, provides women entrepreneurs with the essential capital, mentorship, and visibility needed to elevate their ventures. New collaborations with Foresight Ventures and Morph underscore Bitgets commitment to harnessing resources and guidance from top-tier figures in the blockchain landscape.
The chosen participants will embark on an intense mentorship and development journey throughout the program. Following the first round of pitches, the selected finalists will gain invaluable insights into market strategy, scaling, and technology from a cadre of industry experts. This includes notable figures such as Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, Taya A, CEO of World of Women, Min Xue, Partner at Foresight Ventures, Tess Hau, Founder of Tess Ventures, along with other influential leaders in the Web3 space. On November 15th, in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand, the finalists of the Pitch n Slay program will showcase their polished projects to a discerning panel of investors and judges. The top three short-listed women-led startups will receive grants to propel their entrepreneurial journey forward. The top contender will snag a cool $5000, the runner-up will pocket $3000, and the third place will receive $2000. All three will be eligible for additional pitching opportunities with Foresight Ventures. If the deal materializes, each could secure funding of up to $100K in pre-seed capital.
Bitget is unwavering in its commitment to empowering women in the Web3 space, a strategic initiative spearheaded by CEO Gracy Chen. This approach aims to establish accessible avenues for funding and growth tailored specifically for women entrepreneurs. Bitget stands out as a beacon of gender inclusivity, boasting that women occupy more than 45% of our management positions. At Blockchain4Her, we proudly empower women founders by providing them invaluable opportunities for exposure, mentorship, and funding. We are committed to scaling this platform, forging new avenues for growth, and elevating women-led startups in the Web3 space, stated Chen.
The Pitch n Slay initiative tackles the glaring gap of female entrepreneurs in the blockchain space, offering crucial financial backing and professional guidance necessary to thrive in a fiercely competitive environment.
Opportunities are now available for women-led startups to apply. For further insights, check out the application page here.
Text source: ZyCrypto
