What it is
CV Labs' ten week accelerator for early-stage blockchain startups, run from Switzerland. Two weeks are an in-person bootcamp in Zug, followed by eight weeks fully remote. Batch_08 is the current intake.
What you get
- 150,000 USD total: 115,000 USD cash plus 35,000 USD of programme value, for 6 percent equity with a token side letter.
- Follow-on of up to 500,000 USD in subsequent rounds.
- Perks valued above 200,000 USD, including up to 135,000 USD AWS and 125,000 USD Google cloud credits, free coworking across CV Labs locations, design consultancy and code audit discounts.
- Mentorship from more than 50 industry experts.
- A 3,000 USD travel stipend toward the Switzerland bootcamp.
Teams with strong product-market fit or deep tech can negotiate alternative terms.
Who it's for
Early-stage blockchain startups. CV Labs states all stages benefit from the programme.
How to apply
Four stages: written application, a five minute pitch video, a 45 minute interview, then a 20 minute Investment Committee interview. Applications for Batch_08 are not open yet; once they open, teams have a month to apply and are accepted on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.