Announcing the Techstars Web3 Accelerator Class of 2025

As we dive into this year's program, it's impossible not to reflect on where web3 stands today. The frenzy of 2021 is long gone

The Techstars Web3 accelerator program has selected six startups for its 2025 cohort, continuing the venture firm’s foray into the decentralized technology space.

The startups will participate in a 13-week program, receiving $125,000 in funding and mentorship from experienced operators and investors. They will also have access to Techstars’ global network of over 7,000 mentors, commercial partners, and investors.

“The startups we’re backing aren’t here for quick wins; they’re laying the foundation for the next decade of decentralized technology,” said Pete Townsend, managing director of Techstars Web3. “We’re excited to see what they achieve.”

The six startups are:

• 0xBridge is enabling seamless, non-custodial, and efficient two-way Bitcoin movement across blockchains.

• Autonom is powering perpetual trading of real-world assets (RWAs) by building a decentralized system to detect and resolve data inaccuracies.

• DABL is a real-time monitoring and automated hedging platform that uses institutional-grade models to enhance risk management for crypto lending platforms and traditional financial institutions in digital assets.

• Nera Systems is a comprehensive Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET) platform that enables enterprises to securely deploy AI and machine learning on sensitive data through encrypted, decentralized solutions that keep data within enterprise boundaries while maintaining utility.

• Node.sgarden is a one-click multichain node management platform that simplifies the complex process of setting up and managing blockchain nodes for both testnet and mainnet environments, requiring no technical expertise from users.

• TRUSTBYTES is making the world's first security operations system, enabling projects to see, understand and act on their risk posture with confidence.

The startups will graduate from the program at an exclusive Demo Day event in New York City during NY Tech Week in the first week of June 2025.

“We’re proud to be investing in such a promising group of startups,” said Hugh McGirr, managing director of Techstars in Dublin. “They are passionate about solving some of the biggest problems in the world with blockchain technology.”

The startups will also be mentored by a select group of industry experts, including:

• Benzinga

• Blockchain Capital

• Chaincode

• CoinDesk

• SID FUND

The startups will be able to leverage Techstars' deep experience in early-stage investing and varied and valuable network of mentors, commercial partners, and investors. Since 1968, Techstars has invested in more than 4,400 companies with a presence in 68 cities around the world.

The Techstars Web3 startups will also benefit from the venture firm’s new partnership with CryptoMondays, a global community focused on advancing the cryptocurrency industry. The partnership will provide the startups with access to CryptoMondays’ events, mentors, and network.

“We’re excited to welcome Techstars to the CryptoMondays community,” said Riccardo Scanelli, founder of CryptoMondays. “This partnership will help us to continue our mission of fostering innovation and education in the cryptocurrency industry.”

The Techstars Web3 accelerator program is accepting applications on a rolling basis. Startups interested in applying can do so here: https://www.techstars.com/apply/web3-2025/.