ECOSYSTEM GROWTH

Foundation Ventures builds and strengthens blockchain ecosystems by connecting developers, startups, investors, and institutions through accelerators, hackathons, and high-impact events. By creating structured pathways for innovation, funding, and community growth, we help blockchains and projects achieve sustainable adoption and global reach.

  • Over 12 weeks, Foundation Ventures supported SuperGG Vietnam to run a focused Web3 gaming accelerator for 11 teams, pairing practical workshops with 1:1 mentoring and investor exposure. The cohort mixed genres and stages, and the program stayed hands-on: decks were tightened, UX flows reworked, token models pressure tested, and GTM plans sharpened.

    • Multiple ecosystem wins: LootGo and Dragon Slither advanced via Superteam Singapore Ignition referrals; Tokyo Stupid Games secured Solana Foundation and hub intros.

    • Program playbook refined with clear next steps for growth

  • Foundation Ventures played a central role in designing and executing the Superteam UK Buildstations 2024-25, hosted at the iconic Shoreditch Exchange in London, curating workshops, sourcing speakers, and convening developers, investors, and ecosystem partners. With a packed calendar of workshops and competitions, the event became a showcase of technical talent and founder ambition, generating standout wins across multiple hackathons.

    • Built strategic relationships with Circle, GSR, Google, Animoca Brands, Barclays Rise, CoinTelegraph, YGG, Consensys Mesh, Outlier Ventures, TRM, and Archax.

    • Achieved 8 honorable mentions across Renaissance, Radar, and Breakout competitions, expanding visibility for emerging teams.

    • Delivered curated workshops with sourced speakers and invited attendees, strengthening Superteam UK’s role as a premier builder community.

  • Foundation Ventures co-led the Startup Village in Bali, supporting more than 20 Web3 teams with a three-track approach: workshops and coaching, developer enablement, and investor readiness. Highlights included tokenomics sessions with Daniel from Simplicity, pitch and public speaking workshops with Michael Harding, and technical mentoring from Metasal. FV facilitated the creation of a DeFi Think Tank adopted by projects such as MirrorFi, SynthOS, and Hypebiscus, while also delivering targeted investor introductions to Jito, Chainlink, Wormhole, Botanika, and others. Most teams received structured pitch reviews, deck refinement, and video production support, resulting in improved investor readiness and stronger ecosystem integration. Through this program, Foundation Ventures helped shape a collaborative environment that advanced project milestones and strengthened Indonesia’s role as a hub for Web3 development.

    • 20+ projects engaged with FV’s workshops, developer support, and investor readiness programming.

    • 90% of projects completed structured pitch reviews and received direct feedback on decks and narratives.

    • DeFi Think Tank launched and actively used by MirrorFi, SynthOS, Fronciers, Hypebiscus, SolHedge, ReloadSol, and SentrySol.

    • Ecosystem connections secured with Jito, Chainlink, Wormhole, Botanika, Zeus, Helium, Vaultstamp, OpenCampus, and leading universities.

    • Investor traction achieved with Decubate and the founder of Tokocrypto, alongside curated Demo Day opportunities.

    • Multiple projects advanced their GTM strategies and planned pitch videos, including WayFi, SolHedge, and Fronciers.

    • Strategic recommendations provided for government partnerships and ecosystem collaborations, broadening long-term impact.

  • Foundation Ventures co-hosted and executed 20x20 at Solana Summit in Vietnam, the largest founder and developer gathering for the Solana ecosystem in APAC. Designed to spotlight the most ambitious startups and connect them directly with capital, the program reviewed more than 50 submissions before curating 20 projects to pitch in front of 20 leading investors. The demo day, co-hosted with Mechanism Capital, brought in partners including Solana Foundation, Galaxy Digital, RockawayX, GSR, Animoca Brands, Monolith VC, Native Capital, Mexc Ventures, Impossible Finance, and Hashkey. By blending careful curation with a high-energy showcase format, Foundation Ventures created a catalytic platform for collaboration, investment, and visibility across the region’s fastest-growing ecosystem.

    • 50+ submissions reviewed, narrowed down to 20 projects for pitching.

    • Final 10 projects selected through direct investor and ecosystem partner feedback.

    • Demo Day co-hosted with Mechanism Capital in collaboration with Solana Foundation and 9+ top-tier VCs.

    • Investor participation included Galaxy Digital, RockawayX, GSR, Animoca Brands, Monolith VC, Native Capital, Mexc Ventures, Impossible Finance, and Hashkey.

    • Established 20x20 as the premier Solana founder-investor showcase in the APAC region.

    • Strengthened FV’s position as a key organiser and connector within the Solana ecosystem globally.

  • Our Expert Roundtable Series has become a cornerstone of ecosystem building by giving UK Solana builders unprecedented access to world-class expertise across investment, gaming, legal, technical, and financial domains. By connecting founders directly with leading VCs like Animoca Brands, Multicoin, GSR, and Big Brain Holdings, alongside angel investors, market makers, and fundraising experts, we equip projects with the knowledge and relationships needed to secure funding and scale. Gaming leaders from Rockstar Games, Yield Guild Games, and Gala Games shared insights on design, community, and play-to-earn models, while top legal and compliance advisors guided teams through FCA regulations, token launches, and market entry. Technical specialists, from NFT marketplaces to DeFi infrastructure, helped founders solve complex development challenges, and crypto accountants ensured financial compliance and sustainability. These roundtables democratize access to insights usually reserved for well-funded projects, accelerating growth and ensuring UK builders are positioned for success within the global Solana ecosystem.

  • Roundtable Guests:

    Investment

    Robby Yung – Animoca Brands (CEO)

    Olinga Taeed – Angel Investor

    Immanuel Ezekiel – Angel Investor

    Evan Luthra – Angel Investor

    Multicoin Capital – VC firm

    GSR – Market maker

    Mexc - Exchange

    Cicada Ventures - VC & Market Maker 

    Big Brain Holdings – Solana ecosystem investor

    Spicy VC – Asia-focused VC

    Foresight Ventures – VC firm

    Tokentus Ventures - VC firm

    Dan Ballin - Fundraising Expert 

    Gaming & Entertainment

    Rockstar Games – Co-Founder Jamie King 

    Chain Guardians

    Yield Guild Games (YGG)

    22 Can Games (ex-Gala Games)

    Funfair Ventures

    Legal & Compliance

    Wiggins Legal

    Archax – CRO (Financial Promotion/FINPROM)

    Technical & Development

    Circle - Grants & Technical Workshop 

    Block Logic

    Triton One

    Exchange Art – NFT Marketplace

    Unblock Advisory

    NEO Swap – AI/DeFi

    Financial Services, Accounting 

    MYNA Accountants

    Ajay Goel - Ex Conde Naste Web3, Ex EY - SEIS & EIS

    Raymond Shui - Ex Jpmorgan , Deloitte , Animoca Brands - CFO  - Financial Modelling

    Serotonin - Recruitment 

    Barclays Demo Directory  Benjamin Storey

    Arbutnot Latham - Banking services 

    Will Eden - Harris & Trotter - Offshore & Company Set Up

    Rare Public - UI UX

  • We co-organised Solana Demo Day in Kraków with Degen House, delivering one of the largest Solana gatherings in Central Europe. The event brought together more than 200 attendees, over 20 projects pitching live, and a curated panel of leading investors from both Web3 and traditional finance. Beyond the pitches, FV shaped a program of workshops and brand activations featuring Star Atlas, W3C, Chomp, and others, creating a dynamic space for founders and ecosystem partners. With strong investor participation from Legion VC, Cicada MM, BNP Paribas, Hypera Group, and CoinTelegraph, the event not only drove visibility and deal flow but also played a decisive role in Solana Foundation’s decision to establish a Polish Superteam soon after, underscoring FV’s role as a strategic ecosystem builder in Europe.

    • 200+ attendees and 20+ projects featured, making it one of Central Europe’s largest Solana events.

    • Workshops and brand activations delivered in partnership with Star Atlas, W3C, and Chomp.

    • Investor panel included Legion VC, Cicada MM, BNP Paribas, Hypera Group, and CoinTelegraph.

    • Strengthened ties between Web3-native and traditional finance communities.

    • Directly influenced Solana Foundation’s decision to launch the official Polish Superteam.

    • Cemented FV’s position as a leading ecosystem organiser for Solana in Europe.

  • While Solana and Google have maintained a long-standing relationship, with Google presenting at major industry events like Breakpoint in Amsterdam, no practical on-the-ground partnership had been established for SuperteamUK builders. Foundation Ventures recognized this gap as a strategic opportunity, leveraging their existing relationships with Google stakeholders developed through co-hosting multiple events in Google offices and receiving invitations to numerous Google ecosystem events.

    When Google hosted the launch of their startup hub in Shoreditch, Foundation Ventures identified this as the perfect moment to propose a collaborative event between SuperteamUK and Google. This initiative successfully materialized into a comprehensive event where Google presented the advantages of using Google Cloud infrastructure for blockchain projects, while SuperteamUK brought together top Web3 legal experts and advisors to address regulatory challenges facing UK builders.

    The event also featured Serotonin discussing talent acquisition strategies in the competitive Web3 space, and concluded with Michael delivering insights on the top three business development strategies essential for Web3 startups. This collaborative approach established the first practical working relationship between Google's enterprise infrastructure and the UK Solana developer community, moving beyond high-level industry presentations to provide actionable technical and business support for builders.

  • Google Cloud x Superteam UK partnership established

  • We hosted a landmark esports showcase at London’s Red Bull Gaming Sphere to highlight the potential of Star Atlas’ Web3 gaming ecosystem. The event blended competitive matches with live demonstrations, giving both gamers and attendees firsthand experience of NFTs, digital ownership, and in-game economies. By uniting esports talent, Web3 pioneers, and mainstream gaming audiences under one roof, FV created a powerful forum for dialogue on the convergence of blockchain and competitive gaming. Strong media presence and community engagement amplified the reach of the showcase, strengthening Star Atlas’ positioning and establishing FV as a strategic connector in the gaming sector.

    • Hosted at London’s iconic Red Bull Gaming Sphere, a premier esports venue.

    • Featured competitive matches and live demos showcasing Star Atlas’ integration of NFTs and on-chain economies.

    • Attracted a diverse audience of gamers, Web3 builders, and esports professionals.

    • Sparked conversations between developers, investors, and the gaming community on Web3 adoption.

    • Strong media coverage and community engagement amplified Star Atlas’ brand visibility.

    • Positioned Foundation Ventures as a key connector in the Web3 gaming and esports ecosystem.

KEY PARTNERSHIPS & INTRODUCTIONS:

  • We played a leading role in building the ICP community in the UK, driving university collaborations, developer onboarding, and project incubation through a structured program of events and hackathons. Partnerships with more than four universities created direct access to talent pipelines, while mentoring and advisory support helped founders refine their projects across marketing, finance, legal, technical, and business development. A highlight was the Speedrun Hackathon, which surfaced 35 projects and prepared the ground for the World Computer Hacker League (WCHL). The UK qualification round saw 51 projects registered, narrowing to 10 in the regional round, and contributed to a global turnout of 11,500 participants. Through events like the Barclays Demo Day, university tours, and the WCHL, ICP Hub UK became a catalyst for growth, onboarding over 350 developers and incubating 50+ projects within its first six months.

    • Partnered with 4+ universities to build direct pipelines for ICP adoption.

    • Onboarded 350+ UK developers and incubated 50+ projects.

    • Delivered the ICP Hub UK launch event, national university tour, Barclays Demo Day, and WCHL.

    • Speedrun Hackathon engaged 35 UK projects with support in marketing, BD, grants, and mentorship.

    • WCHL qualification attracted 51 UK projects, scaling to 11,500 global registrations with 10+ UK universities involved in outreach.

    • Provided individual mentoring across marketing, legal, technical, finance, and business development.

    • Strengthened ICP Hub UK’s positioning as the central driver of developer engagement and ecosystem growth in the UK.

  • In June 2025, we proudly supported the World Computer Summit (WCS25), a flagship global gathering of the ICP ecosystem hosted in Zurich. As part of our commitment to the ICP UK community, we invited a curated set of special guests and industry voices to join the summit, enabling deeper UK–global connectivity within the ICP ecosystem.

    During the event, we participated in a live townhall session, engaging directly with summit attendees and leaders in an open dialogue about the future of ICP, Web3, and ecosystem collaboration. In parallel, we organized and mobilized a wide representation from the UK community (founders, devs, and ecosystem builders) to attend, pitch ideas, network, and be visible on a global stage.

    By bridging UK projects with international stakeholders, amplifying UK voices inside the summit, and facilitating meaningful interactions, we reinforced our role as a connector and champion for the ICP UK ecosystem.

    • Attendance from Vikram Seth from Shell and Kelvin Ibrahim from Citi Bank

    • Global LIVE Townhall session contributors, reaching 1000s of listeners worldwide

    • 20+ UK Ecosystem members in attendance

  • We partnered with Crypto Mondays London to deliver the official launch of ICP Hub UK, bringing together more than 200 attendees from across the London Web3 community. The evening featured a high-profile panel, “How to Survive the Unstable Market,” with speakers from DFINITY Foundation, Wintermute, Flight3, and GSR sharing candid insights and strategies. The packed event created a vibrant environment for networking among VCs, market makers, and institutional players, marking the start of a new chapter for ICP in the UK. By co-curating this launch, FV positioned itself at the center of London’s expanding blockchain ecosystem and demonstrated its ability to convene leading voices, capital, and communities.

    • 200+ attendees from across London’s Web3, VC, and institutional ecosystem.

    • Strategic partnerships with Crypto Mondays London, GSR, Wintermute, Flight3, and DFINITY Foundation.

    • Featured panel discussion with industry leaders: Emilio Canessa (DFINITY), Katryna Hanush (Wintermute), Harry Horsfall (Flight3), and Edward Anderson (GSR).

    • Strengthened community engagement around the official launch of ICP Hub UK.

    • Positioned FV as a key partner in growing ICP’s presence and influence in the UK.

  • In March 2025, we partnered with Web3 Club to host “VCs & Founders: Funding the Future of AI and Blockchain” at Barclays Rise London, bringing together nearly 150 founders, developers, and investors. For us, this was an important moment for the ICP UK ecosystem, as we gave projects the chance to pitch directly in front of leading venture capitalists and industry professionals. We curated a panel of top-tier investors from Consensys Mesh, Fabric Ventures, RockawayX, Tenity, and more, enabling founders to gain valuable feedback, visibility, and relationships. Our goal was to strengthen connections between ICP startups and institutional capital, and to create a platform where innovation could meet opportunity. As a highlight, the winning founder received a $10,000 media grant from CoinTelegraph Acceleration, boosting their global visibility. This event demonstrated our role as a bridge between the ICP ecosystem and the wider world of investors and Web3 leaders.

    • 21 project pitches

    • 1 VCs panel

    • 150+ attendess

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