Bufficorn Ventures' Buffitank Pitchfest is an exciting event that takes place on the main stage at ETHDenver - the world's largest web3 conference. The Pitchfest spotlights 10 of the most innovative early-stage blockchain startups. Teams will pitch their groundbreaking ideas to top-tier VCs and blockchain community members.
On Sunday, March 1, 2025 from 10am-1pm, the startup teams will present their ideas on the main stage at ETHDenver25 in Denver, Colorado. There's no bigger stage in web3!
Startup teams that are deeply integrated with ETHDenver's community can apply to pitch by the deadline. Teams should be working on a novel blockchain solution and have a sound business model.
The Pitchfest is for startup teams
What do teams get out of it?
Interested in attending or applying?
Last Year’s Judging criteria were
Interested in attending or applying?
Teams led by students in High School, College, or Post-Grad
Novel and important projects
Government focused applications and services
SporkDAO Membership: Startup founders must be active members in SporkDAO. Membership status will be reviewed prior to any invitation letters sent to participate in Buffitank Pitchfest
Number of Submissions: One submission per startup. Multiple entries risk eligibility. Please make sure you are in communication with your team about who has submitted.
Company Formation: The startup must have its inception on or after January 1, 2023. Startups should be legally registered and compliant with all regulations and laws in their respective jurisdictions. Not providing this information could make you ineligible.
Company Ownership: The founding members of the company must maintain majority control of the company during the application process, during ETHDenver 2025, and will contractually sign an agreement that there are no discussions about an acquisition.
Investment Restrictions: The company must not have raised over five (5) million US dollars in funding from combined funding sources.
Demonstrable Technology: Your product and/or service must be a viable product based on working technology. Startups who submit projects that are still just a working idea will be automatically disqualified.
We encourage student-led startups that are embedding blockchain. Student members of the startup team must present at Buffitank Pitchfest if selected, as well, must be enrolled at a college, university, or high school during the ETHDenver 2024 Buffitank Pitchfest.
