BitcoinFi Accelerator

Tim Draper

Draper Associates

Founder

Adam Draper

Boost VC

Founder

Matt Luongo

Thesis

CEO

Carolyn Reckow

Thesis

COO

Laura Wallendel

Acre

CEO

Miguel Morel

Arkham

Founder

Tyler Evans

UTXO Management

Co-Founder

Muneeb Ali

Stacks

Co-Founder

Domo

BRC20

Creator

Maxime Bucaille

Draper Associates

Investor

Focus Areas

Infrastructure

How might we enhance Bitcoin’s infrastructure to support faster, more efficient development and adoption?

Protocols, Bridges, Node Software, Oracles, Decentralized Storage Solutions, Developer Tools and SDKs, DePin, Interoperability Solutions, Analytics, Software as a Service (SaaS), Consumer Infrastructure, Governance Tools, and beyond.

DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

How might we unlock new economic opportunities for Bitcoin through decentralized finance innovation?

Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs), Automated Market Makers (AMMs), Centralized Exchanges (CEXs), Lending and Borrowing Platforms, Wallets, Stablecoin Mechanisms, Yield Farming, Liquidity Mining, Perpetuals, Derivatives, Onramps, Insurance Protocols, Derivatives Trading, Retail DeFi Platforms, Real-World Assets (RWAs), and more.

SocialFi (Social Finance)

How might we increase Bitcoin's utility and adoption with social, playful, and innovative experiences?

Decentralized Social Networks (DeSo), Content Creation & Publishing Platforms, Games, Prediction Markets, Social Clubs, Marketplaces, Decentralized Identity Solutions, Social Tokens, Creator Economies, and more.

Eligibility Criteria

10 teams will be selected for our first batch

Stage of Development

*Must have a working demo, preferably an MVP, and be at the Pre-Seed stage.

*For teams that have already raised: no more than $1m in funding to date.

Team Composition

*A full time focus on your venture.

*Teams must include a technical co-founder.

*At least 3 team members with complementary skills (e.g., business development/growth/sales, technical, marketing).

Innovation and Market Potential

*Projects should demonstrate clear innovation and differentiation in their approach.

*Teams must have a clear target market and a well-defined go-to-market strategy, aligned with the program's focus areas.

Program Timeline

27th Sep - 23th Oct
Application

Submit your details and documents by applying here.

23th Oct - 26th Oct
Selection Phase One

We'll review your application and get in touch if you’re invited to the next round.

26th Oct - 29th Oct
Selection Phase Two

Join us for an online interview and deliver your 5-minute pitch to the selection committee.

1st Nov
Announcement of Winners

Announcement of the 10 teams who were selected. We can't wait to work with you!

4th Nov - Dec 13th
Kick Off First Batch

Welcome to the program! Get ready to dive into our 6-week online journey, featuring interactive sessions covering a wide range of topics—from engineering and tokenomics to UX design and growth. Benefit from personalized 1:1 mentorship, easy access to top-tier mentors on Discord, and connect with the Bitcoin ecosystem to supercharge your business model, product development, and community

Apply

Submit your application below. Please set aside about two hours to complete the process

If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected]

BitcoinFi Accelerator Partners

Boost is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on being the first check for sci-fi. In the crypto space, that means prescient positions in companies like Coinbase and EtherScan.

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Draper Associates, founded in 1985 by Tim Draper, is a seed-stage venture capital firm that helps entrepreneurs drive their businesses to greatness. Tim Draper is among Silicon Valley's most prominent venture capitalists and invested in legendary companies such as SpaceX, Tesla, and Coinbase. He is an ardent proponent of Bitcoin and is one of the world’s largest holders of the cryptocurrency

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Thesis* is a pioneering venture studio dedicated to building on Bitcoin. Since 2014 Thesis* has committed to building solutions focused on empowering individuals and communities through creation of market leading products including Fold, Mezo, tBTC, Acre and Taho in its core portfolio of brands. Thesis* continues to challenge traditional systems, driven by innovation and a belief in a sovereign digital future shaping the decentralized landscape one project at a time.

Thesis* →

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The Program

BitcoinFi Accelerator is an exclusive 6- week builder program to support innovative applications built for Bitcoin. From the creators of the first ever Bitcoin Accelerator in 2014, we're thrilled to introduce a program focused on pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Bitcoin.

Mentors

What You'll Get

Upfront & Follow-On Investment

Mentorship & Engineering Support

Go-to-Market & Networking

Focus Areas

Infrastructure

DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

SocialFi (Social Finance)

Eligibility Criteria

10 teams will be selected for our first batch

Stage of Development

Team Composition

Innovation and Market Potential

Program Timeline

27th Sep - 23th Oct
Application

23th Oct - 26th Oct
Selection Phase One

26th Oct - 29th Oct
Selection Phase Two

1st Nov
Announcement of Winners

4th Nov - Dec 13th
Kick Off First Batch

Apply

Submit your application below. Please set aside about two hours to complete the process

If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected]

BitcoinFi Accelerator Partners

Sponsors

Led by

The Program

BitcoinFi Accelerator is an exclusive 6- week builder program to support innovative applications built for Bitcoin. From the creators of the first ever Bitcoin Accelerator in 2014, we're thrilled to introduce a program focused on pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Bitcoin.

Mentors

What You'll Get

Upfront & Follow-On Investment

Mentorship & Engineering Support

Go-to-Market & Networking

Focus Areas

Infrastructure

DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

SocialFi (Social Finance)

Eligibility Criteria

10 teams will be selected for our first batch

Stage of Development

Team Composition

Innovation and Market Potential

Program Timeline

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23th Oct - 26th OctSelection Phase One

26th Oct - 29th OctSelection Phase Two

1st NovAnnouncement of Winners

4th Nov - Dec 13thKick Off First Batch

Apply

Submit your application below. Please set aside about two hours to complete the process

BitcoinFi Accelerator Partners

Sponsors

27th Sep - 23th Oct
Application

23th Oct - 26th Oct
Selection Phase One

26th Oct - 29th Oct
Selection Phase Two

1st Nov
Announcement of Winners

4th Nov - Dec 13th
Kick Off First Batch