Cointelegraph Accelerator Q1 2025

Program Type: Hybrid (In-person & Online)

Location: New York City

Investment: $100,000

Equity Taken: 1% – 3% of tokens/equity, depending on valuation

Program Duration: 12 weeks

Stage

• Pre-Seed
• Seed
• Series A

Industry of Focus

• Blockchain
• Cryptocurrency
• Fintech
• Payments
• Infrastructure
• DeFi
• Real-World Assets
• Consumer Applications

Key Highlights

Program Overview

The Cointelegraph Accelerator program is a 12-week remote program designed to empower Web3 startups with the tools, funding, and mentorship they need to thrive. Combining flexibility with impact, the program includes tailored workshops, weekly mentor check-ins, and offline meetups for networking and collaboration. Startups receive up to $100,000 in seed funding, media exposure via Cointelegraph’s global platform, and access to a vast network of investors, industry leaders, and strategic partners.

Investment Details

Secure up to $100k from the Accelerator to scale operations, enhance product development, and expand market reach. The average program value is 1% – 3% of tokens/equity, depending on your valuation.

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• Media exposure to a global Web3-native audience
• Access to Cointelegraph’s media products including advertorial products, video and content marketing, display advertising, and exclusive special projects
• Marketing expertise with GTM strategy and marketing guidance
• Access to infrastructure providers, investors, mentors, foundations, exchanges, market makers, and other essential partners
• Up to $25,000 in AWS service credits
• Up to $250,000 in Google Cloud service credits
• Up to $120,000 in Alibaba Cloud service credits
• 90% off Dropbox for the first year
• 50% discount for GitHub Enterprise plan

Program Format

• 3 months of strategic boost with marketing advisory, 1-to-1 mentorship sessions, workshops, and networking
• Followed by a media campaign on Cointelegraph for 6-12 months
• Fully remote with offline elements (meetups, demo-days, etc.)

Location or Relocation Requirements

The program is fully remote with offline elements.

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

New cohort starts in Q1 2025.

Requirements Related to Users, Revenue, or LOIs:

• Pre-Seed to Series A stages
• Working product or MVP/testnet
• Initial client traction
• Successfully raised or committed initial funds

Post-Program Engagement

Participants benefit from a media campaign on Cointelegraph for 6-12 months post-program.

Company Types Requirements

Focus areas include

• Payments: Innovative crypto payment solutions
• Infrastructure: Scalable blockchain foundations
• DeFi: Decentralized financial systems
• Real-World Assets: Tokenization of physical assets
• Consumer Applications: User-centric blockchain tools

Cointelegraph Accelerator Program Overview

The Cointelegraph Accelerator program is a 12-week remote program designed to empower Web3 startups with the tools, funding, and mentorship they need to thrive. Combining flexibility with impact, the program includes tailored workshops, weekly mentor check-ins, and offline meetups for networking and collaboration.

Startups receive up to $100,000 in seed funding, media exposure via Cointelegraph’s global platform, and access to a vast network of investors, industry leaders, and strategic partners. Participants also benefit from technical resources, business credits, and expert guidance on marketing, product development, and scaling strategies.

Whether refining your go-to-market approach or building key connections, the program is crafted to help startups achieve growth milestones and stand out in the Web3 space.

Focus Areas

⁃ Payments: Innovative crypto payment solutions.
⁃ Infrastructure: Scalable blockchain foundations.
⁃ DeFi: Decentralized financial systems.
⁃ Real-World Assets: Tokenization of physical assets.
⁃ Consumer Applications: User-centric blockchain tools.