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1000+
Start-ups & founders
200+
Investors
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Dedicated stage
50+
BOOTHS
Make History at the Investors & Founders Day!
Experience a day designed to fuel your success in the Web3 ecosystem.
Join the brightest founders and investors for a high-impact event held within Paris Blockchain week, tailored to deliver meaningful connections and actionable insights.
Explore the Startup Village and network in the Investor’s Lounge, curated to spark sharp, productive conversations. Dive into cutting-edge trends and opportunities with keynotes, panels, and fireside chats led by some of the most renowned investors in the industry.
Witness innovation at its peak during Start in Block, where top startups—chosen from over 1,000 contenders—will pitch for a chance to win up to $10M in prizes.
Sponsor
Judge Start in Block, the start-up competition, and grade the 10 selected finalists
Speak on our dedicated Investors & Founders programme or take the opportunity to brand the entire stage
Sponsor the exclusive Investors Lounge, the vibrant networking hub of the day
Showcase your brand and/or start-up portfolio by securing a booth in our dedicated Investors & Founders Exhibition Hall
Your Investor ticket Experience
Investors &
Founders day
Access the VIP Lounge during the 3 days of the Paris Blockchain Week to meet our VIPs, hold meetings and invite guests
- Access to our Investors Only Lounge
- Vote for the 10 Finalists out of the top 100 curated decks
- Meet with the TOP 12 finalists during on exclusive breakfast
- Conferences & Tracks during the Investors & Founders Day
Go MAX & access the
VIP DINNER
An unparalleled exclusive experience. Dine under the pyramid of the Louvre Museum and access private viewing of the masterpieces wing.
- Meet with 500+ VIPs during our exclusive VIP Dinner
- Under the Louvre Pyramid
- Private visit of the Louvre Masterpieces wing
Paris
Blockchain week
PBW Max Ticket Holders will have exclusive access to Investors Lounge, special investors and startups breakfast and lunch, and voting of start-up finalist pitches.
- Access to our VIP Lounge during the 3 days
- All Conferences & Stages of the Paris BLockchain Week
- Official Party
Start-up competition
Start In Block 2024 takes place on 11th April 2024
As a key component of Investors & Founders Day, the first START IN BLOCK was a crucial platform for early-stage startups, offering them a chance to showcase their tech and ambitions to investors.
With 900+ global early-stage founders, the event featured intense competition for over $2M in grants, funding, and more. Investors, including VCs, Angels, and DAOs, accessed a curated Top 100 deal flow and selected finalists for the pitch.
The distinguished jury, including Tim Draper and industry leaders, played a pivotal role in selecting winning startups on stage.
2024 Program Tracks
Fundraising
Founders Vs Investors’ perspectives on fundraising in Web3.
Token rounds and Equity sales.
M&A deals in Crypto
Founders' Insights
Strategies for growth in Web3
Build & leverage your community
Optimizing PR & marketing
Finding your business model
Building your right team
How to prepare a successful exit?
Corporates & Start-ups
How to pitch your project to corporates
Industry - specific insights: gaming, luxury...
Building a B2B solution in Web3
Time line between Web2 and Web3 (Startups/Corporates)
VIP Keynotes
Keynotes by star investors & top founders
Investing in the future of Web3
The state of Web3 CV in 2024
Where to stand on the decentralization spectrum?