Calling all web3 founders. Let your startup take centre stage.

Raise your profile and connect with leading investors at Zebu Live. Selected teams are shared with our private investor circle, including Flight Fund.

Apply to be considered
VCs last year included:

The Zebu Live Startup Showcase is your catalyst for exposure, capital and community.

Spotlight what you're building in front of some of the biggest names in the industry - without risk or downside.
Upside only

No reputational risk, no public rejection.

Private application

You company will only be announced if its deck is selected to be shared with VCs.

High curation

Only the top 100 startups are chosen, ensuring quality over quantity.

Real value

Put your business in front of the right people and in the right conversations.

Participation
that pays

Participation that pays: 
Low-friction, founder-friendly and accessible.

What's in it for you

Flight Fund Top VCs

The top 100 pitch decks are shared with VCs and Steven Bartlett's Flight Fund for exposure and investing opportunities.

Live Showcase

The 10 most compelling startups will be given a slot on stage to announce their launch, demo their product, or show off their latest innovations to a captive audience of VCs and positional customers at Zebu Live.

Gain exposure

Be featured at the UK's flagship web3 summit in front of +4500 attendees.

Selected Startup Endorsement

Claim your stamp of approval as one of Zebu Live x Flight3's startups to watch.

How it works

Apply via a short form to be considered for:

Inclusion in the Top 100 – pitch decks shared with VCs and Steven Bartlett's FlightFund.

The top 10 startups with traction or a product in motion will be selected to take the stage at Zebu Live to present their businesses to a live audience of industry gigabrains.

Applications are private and every selected startup is a winner - featured, promoted and endorsed by Zebu Live.

Who Can Apply

By applying to the Startup Showcase, you'll also gain access to a 38% Startup Pass, a ticket type geared towards solo founders or small teams.

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01

Web3 and crypto-native startups.

02

Pre-seed to Series A.

03

Startups building in areas like DeFi, infrastructure, gaming, social, AI x crypto, tooling, etc.

04

Small businesses that are testnet-ready or have a functioning MVP.

05

Startups that are publicly visible and led by credible founders.

Selection Criteria

Startups will be evaluated by the Zebu Live x Flight3 team based on a set of criteria.

We are looking for teams with traction, product or a raise in motion who have an announcement, feature or key product demo to showcase. The top 100 startups get their pitch decks sent to top VCs and Flight Fund.

A.

Credible founders and crypto-native past experience.

B.

Smart problem/solution, working MVP or live demo.

C.

Unique proposition, scalability or a clear edge.

D.

Must have traction in the form of early users, onchain activity or ecosystem interest.

E.

Memorable pitch with a strong narrative and cultural fit.

Timeline

The best time to apply was yesterday. The second best time is now.

Application Opens
30th July 2025
Application Closes
Early September
Zebu Live x Flight3 Selection Process
Early September
Startup Showcase top 10 announced
Late September
ZEBU LIVE EVENT
21-22 OCTOBER 2025

Spots are limited.
Selection is competitive.

If you think your concept is the next million-dollar company, we want to hear it.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to position your startup alongside others pushing the boundaries of blockchain.

Apply to be considered
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