Hamburg ,14 Oktober 2024 - European Blockchain Convention 2024 took place on 25th and 26th of September in Barcelona, Spain. one of the exciting events of the conference was the startup battle. It witnessed a remarkable turnout, with hundreds of innovative startups vying for recognition, eventually narrowing down to a compelling showdown in the finals, featuring the top 50 contenders. 10 startups were chosen for 5 sessions:
- Session 1: Tokenisation and Digital Assets
- Session 2: NFT, Metaverse and Gaming
- Session 3: ReFi and Social Impact
- Session 4: DeFi and Crypto
- Session 5: AI, Analytics and Infrastructure
In this article, we are excited to introduce the 10 exceptional startups selected for the fifth session, which had a primary focus on AI, analytics and infrastructure. coinIX was a jury member for Session 3 and Session 5 of the event, with Mahsa Doorfard, our Sales and Marketing Manager, serving as our representative. Other judges of the first session were:
- Anton Shakur from Hodl ventures
- Jill Richmond from Full stack VC
- Luis Pastor from Tritemius
- Nadia Filali from Groupe caisse des depots
Assisterr
Pitched by Nick Havryliak , Assisters is a community-owned alternative to big tech AI Monopoly. With Assister you can launch and maintain Small Language Models (SLMs) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents. It provides AI support for Web3 projects as well. Users can extract valuable insights about gaps in tech documentation and SLM powered AI agents can create the technical documentation of crypto protocols.
Astrakode
Pitched by Fabiano Izzo , Astraskode Increases trust and accountability of business processes through low-code approach and Pre-Built Solutions. Pre-Built Solutions are ready-made projects provided on the Astrakode Blockchain (AKB) platform. They help users leverage enterprise blockchain technology even faster, starting from a pre-built project tailored to a specific use case, remaining highly customizable according to your project needs.
Boonty
Pitched by Laury Jacot , Bounty is a platform designed to help companies manage and distribute rewards for tasks, challenges, or bug reports, streamlining the process of incentivizing contributions from users and developers. It enables organizations to set up bounties for specific objectives, fostering community engagement and collaboration. By providing a transparent and efficient reward system, Bounty aims to enhance productivity and innovation within various projects.
Brian
Pitched by Matteo D’Andreta , Brian makes it possible to Execute transactions, search resources and retrieve onchain data by prompting in natural language. It enables users to interact with Web3 by providing textual prompts to execute various Web3-related actions, such as “Can you swap 10 usdc for eth on Ethereum ?” or “How Uniswap v4 hooks work?”.
Byte Chain
Pitched by Mauro Lionel Blanco; Byte Chain is a startup focused on revolutionizing the way businesses leverage blockchain technology for data management and security. By providing scalable solutions that enhance transparency and efficiency, Byte Chain empowers organizations to streamline operations and build trust through decentralized systems. Their innovative approach aims to simplify complex processes, making blockchain accessible to a broader range of industries.
ChainComply
Pitched by Lukasz Lukaszewski, ChainComply is a compliance management platform designed to streamline the regulatory processes for businesses in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. It offers tools for monitoring transactions, managing risk, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards. By automating and simplifying compliance workflows, ChainComply helps organizations maintain transparency and build trust while navigating the complexities of regulatory requirements.
Elysium Lab
Pitched by Aron Clementi , Elysium Lab is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for the blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) space. They focus on creating user-friendly applications and tools that enhance the accessibility and functionality of blockchain technology. By prioritizing security and scalability, Elysium Lab aims to empower individuals and businesses to harness the potential of decentralized systems and cryptocurrencies effectively.
Secrets vault
Pitched by Gerard Cervelló , Secrets Vault by a keyless is a comprehensive secrets management solution that provides secure storage and management for sensitive information, such as API keys, passwords, and certificates. It offers a centralized platform with advanced security features, including encryption, access controls, and audit logs, ensuring that secrets are protected throughout their lifecycle. Designed for modern cloud environments, Secrets Vault simplifies the management of secrets across various applications and services, enabling organizations to maintain compliance and enhance their security posture.
Immersive finance
Pitched by Katia Babbar , Immersive Finance is a platform that leverages immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality to enhance financial services. It aims to create engaging and interactive experiences for users, enabling them to better understand complex financial concepts and products. By integrating gamification and immersive learning, the platform seeks to empower individuals and organizations to make informed financial decisions. Immersive Finance focuses on bridging the gap between traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, making financial education more accessible and intuitive.
ZKON Network
Pitched by Gabi Belmont , Zkon is is the abbreviation of Zero Konowledge Oracle Nework. ZKON Network uses ZKPs and MPC (Multi Party Computation) to deliver provable data fees. ZKON utilizes a decentralized network of nodes to fetch and verify data.
About coinIX Capital GmbH
Since 2017, coinIX Capital GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, has been at the forefront of analyzing blockchain projects and cryptocurrencies, facilitating investments in this dynamic sector. Comprising specialists with extensive experience in asset management, venture capital, and cutting-edge technology analysis, the coinIX team manages a portfolio boasting over 20 investments in blockchain startups alongside crypto assets. Shares of coinIX GmbH & Co. KGaA are listed on the free market of the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange and are also traded on the Berlin and Munich stock exchanges.
About coinIX COINVEST SCI1
Launched in June 2022, coinIX COINVEST SCI1 is an open domestic special AIF under the KAGB. As a sub-portfolio of coinIX COINVEST Investment Stock Corporation with variable capital, its assets are managed by coinIX Capital GmbH, acting as a registered capital management company. Available for subscription by professional or semi-professional investors, the fund has the flexibility to invest up to 100% of its capital in crypto assets, aiming for a diversified portfolio of digital assets actively managed through ongoing selection processes. Additional income streams are generated through staking and other blockchain-native mechanisms. With the ISIN DE000A408Q55, subscriptions to the fund are only available directly through the investment company, with private investor acquisition prohibited.