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AE Ventures

Investment company providing initial funding, acceleration, and advisory support to blockchain projects.

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Description

AE Ventures, the entity based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a venture capital firm and accelerator program focused specifically on blockchain technology. It is known for its Starfleet Accelerator program. Startups apply to the Starfleet Accelerator through an online portal (historically via the F6S system or their own website).
  • Focus: They look for technical founders with a clear vision and a product that utilizes the æternity blockchain platform.
  • Requirements: A complete founding team, a well-defined problem, a clear business model, and a pitch deck are typically required.

Eligibility

  • Sector: Must be focused exclusively on blockchain solutions.
  • Stage: Seed-stage projects or early-stage ideas with an MVP.
  • Team: Must have a complete founding team with the skills to cover essential business and technical parts. 

Process

The accelerator program is an intensive 5 to 13-week process:
  1. Application: Founders submit their application online during specific intake periods.
  2. Genesis Week: A week-long intensive bootcamp in Sofia (or remotely) covering business models, token economics, and pitching.
  3. Acceleration Stage: The most promising teams proceed to a 4-week online mentoring program.
  4. Demo Day: Selected teams present their projects to investors, industry leaders, and media, competing for an investment.

What an Applicant can Obtain

  • Capital: Up to $100,000 USD in AE tokens (or services) for winning teams.
  • Knowledge: Access to a 60-hour intensive educational program led by industry experts.
  • Network: Access to the æternity ecosystem, partners, investors, and the global alumni network.