“Founders and VC’s Brunch” connects investors and early-stage projects for networking sessions, offering tailored advice to help shape, grow, and accelerate ventures toward successful market entry.

Denver, Colorado, February 17, 2025— DFG, the global blockchain and cryptocurrency investment firm, is partnering with NEAR Protocol and Jsquare to host a meetup at this year’s ETHDenver conference in Denver, Colorado. The event, Founder’s and VC Brunch, is designed to provide a dedicated meeting space between investors and early-stage projects, providing VCs exclusive access to pre-screened startups and founders. As the sponsor, MEXC Ventures will have exclusive one-on-one meetings with shortlisted projects at the event. Other attending VCs include Foresight Ventures, Fabric Ventures, Animoca Ventures, and IOSG Ventures, providing a diverse and influential mix of investors engaging with early-stage projects.

From the outset, DFG has been committed to offering investors and developers a platform for engaging in meaningful discussions on key market trends. This event focuses on AI, chain abstraction, DePIN, and emerging areas poised to refine and shape the ecosystem in 2025.

As a key event host, NEAR Protocol is at the forefront of integrating AI and chain abstraction, intending to create a developer-friendly ecosystem that simplifies multi-chain interactions. With plans to develop the largest open-source AI model, NEAR is committed to advancing AI research and its practical applications. By combining these initiatives, NEAR provides a platform for early-stage projects looking to incorporate AI capabilities and achieve blockchain interoperability, making this event a key opportunity for attendees.

Projects seeking to participate in the event have until February 20th to submit their pitch decks. The shortlisted projects will be notified on February 21st and will then receive their invitations to the event. One-on-one meetings between projects and VCs are scheduled for February 26th at a historic boutique hotel in downtown Denver. 

“This event presents a unique opportunity for early-stage projects to gain valuable guidance from seasoned industry professionals,” says James Wo, Founder and CEO of DFG. “Through one-on-one mentoring sessions, projects will have the opportunity to receive personalized, actionable feedback that can help them refine their approach and set themselves up for success. We’re thrilled to be hosting this event alongside NEAR and Jsquare, two organizations committed to supporting early-stage projects that have the potential to drive the industry forward.”

About DFG

Established in 2015, Digital Finance Group (DFG) stands as a global powerhouse in blockchain and cryptocurrency investments, managing assets exceeding $1 billion. Its expansive portfolio spans various sectors of the blockchain landscape, encompassing public blockchains, infrastructure, CeFi, DeFi, NFTs, and gaming.

Its investments, including Circle, Ledger, Coinlist, FV Bank, Astar, ChainSafe, and over 100 others, reflect its commitment to cultivating value within the Web3 space. With a focus on comprehensive analytical research and a strong product focus, DFG identifies, invests and supports the most impactful and promising blockchain and Web3 projects worldwide.