Bitget launches women-focused pitch competition during DevCon 24' with access to funding opportunities up to $100,000

(PRESS RELEASE – Victoria, Seychelles, November 4, 2024)

bitgetThe leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched “Pitch n Slay”, a special initiative under its Blockchain4Her program organized to provide exposure to women entrepreneurs in the blockchain space. Building on Bitget's larger $10 million Blockchain4Her project, the program extends targeted support to promising women-led startups by offering them the opportunity to secure up to $100,000 in funding from Foresight Ventures. This funding is accompanied by valuable mentorship from experienced professionals in the blockchain industry.

The “Pitch n Slay” program, created in partnership with organizations such as World of Women, Women in Web3 and Bitget Wallet, is structured to offer a path for women entrepreneurs to receive the capital, mentorship and exposure necessary to scale their projects. . . Additional partnerships with Foresight Ventures and Morph highlight Bitget's emphasis on pooling resources and mentorship from leaders within the blockchain ecosystem.

Throughout the program, selected participants will undergo a rigorous mentoring and development journey. After an initial pitch round, finalists will receive support in market strategy, scaling and technology, led by industry experts including Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, Taya A, CEO of World of Women, Min Xue, Foresight Ventures partner, Tess Hau. , founder of Tess Ventures and other prominent Web3 leaders. Held on November 15 in Bangkok, Thailand, finalists of the “Pitch n Slay” show will present their polished projects to a panel of investors and judges. Of the shortlisted women-led startups, the top 3 winners will receive grants to further their startup journey. The first winner will take home $5,000, second place will be rewarded with $3,000, and third place will subsequently receive $2,000. All three will be qualified to make further presentations at Foresight Ventures; If the agreement is finalized, each can receive financing of up to $100 thousand in pre-seed.

Bitget's continued focus on supporting women in Web3 is part of its strategy to create accessible avenues of funding and growth for female entrepreneurs led by the company's CEO, Gracy Chen “Bitget is a proudly gender-inclusive organisation, with over 45% of our management positions held by women. Through Blockchain4Her, we are honored to support female founders with exposure, mentorship, and funding opportunities. We will continue to expand this platform, create paths for growth, and amplify women-led startups on Web3,” Chen said.

The Pitch n' Slay initiative directly addresses the underrepresentation of women entrepreneurs in blockchain, providing the financial and professional support essential for success in a competitive landscape.

Applications are open to eligible women-led startups. For more details, visit the application page. here

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the global leader cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 45 million users in over 150 countries and regions, Bitget Exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering access in real time to bitcoin” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener” data-wpel-link=”external”>bitcoin price,ethereum” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener” data-wpel-link=”external”> ethereum priceand other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers a variety of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, nft Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving cryptocurrency adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the official crypto partner of the world's top soccer league. LALIGAin the EAST, SEA and LATAM market, as well as a global partner of Turkish national athletes. Bus Tosun Çavuşoğlu (World wrestling champion), Samet Gumus (gold medalist in boxing) and Aydin primary (National Volleyball Team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrencies.

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