Polygon x HyperNest
DeFi Accelerator Program
HyperNest provides ambitious DeFi founders with a 12-week structured program that covers all aspects of the Web3 space.
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Grow with the top 1 % resources to be the next top 1% elites
GM web3 DeFi builder.
Although everything reminds you of the Goblin town, we are here to help you reach the Citadel.
The HyperNest DeFi Accelerator program in partnership with Polygon will endeavor to support ambitious DeFi early-stage startups pursuing breakthrough innovations in the web3 space. We share the goal to create alternatives to traditional service providers and market structures by leveraging blockchain technology.
The program offers top notch support in the area of fundraising, tokenomics, growth, partnerships, technology, security and beyond. It is designed for DeFi early-stage startups that are planning to deploy on Polygon or Ethereum blockchain. Our resources, partners, and mentors are the top 1% from the blockchain industry, aiming to scale new DeFi protocols that will revolutionize the financial markets – such as novel automated protocols to support trading, lending, and investment of crypto assets.
Lastly, we support startups in their fundraising journey, from pitch polishing to investor introductions.
JOIN TO GET LIFELONG PERKS
By participating in our accelerator program, you’ll join our DAO of like-minded entrepreneurs, hackers, builders, degens, protocols, and investors, who are also working to shape the future of decentralized finance.
As a DAO member, you have access to all our perks and benefits for a lifetime and you will be invited to all our networking and experience sharing events.
Token Economy
It decides the future of the project. We help you with logic and modelling.
Marketing and Community
We help you to build and engage your community. No community, no party.
Fundraising
We cover all the fundraising aspects, from pitch polishing to demo day.
Incorporation and Legal
Your legal structure is an essential component of your strategy. In this unpredictable international law system, you need clarity.
Smart Contract and Security
We provide guidance in building a safe product quickly. A single hack can destroy your venture
DAO Governance
Governance is hard. Before deciding on yours, let’s explore the upsides of different structures.
Launching Your Token
The price market action depends on many factors, from your token launch (on cex or dex) to your market maker. Let our experts guide you.
DeFi Composability
Risks and opportunities of the new money lego system. Design your protocol with this knowledge in mind.
Our Top 1% Mentors
Our mentors are the top 1% blockchain experts coming from Aave, Maker DAO, Bancor, Gnosis, Coindesk, etc. These seasoned experts will assist you with your most burning challenges in the area of fundraising, community building, token economy, legal, smart contract security, etc. Build your knowledge and your network at the same time!
MARIA MAGENES
Web3 Marketing
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SOLEDAD CONTRERAS
Marketing and Community
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IGOR BERSHADSKY
Security
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VIKTOR IHNATIUK
Business Development
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Lucas Hygate
Web3 Security
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Alejandro Banzas
Developer Relations
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Nader Dabit
Developer Relations
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Diogo Almeida
IR and Fundraising
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HyperNest’s accelerator program will launch in Q1 of 2023 with a laser focus on DeFi.
As a founder, you will gain access to resources that HyperNest’s service partners has to offer such as infrastructure development, tech development, legal and security. In addition, founders will also gain access to a network of mentors and advisors in the Web3 space who are dedicated to support startups. Lastly, HyperNest will be organizing remote public events for networking opportunities and a Demo Day at the end of the program, to provide startups with the exposure they need to scale their company.
Startups Selection Criteria
We focus on protocols that operate financial transactions; such sub verticals will include – but are not limited to – lending, borrowing, derivatives, decentralized exchanges, insurance, payment & wallet, and asset management.
Funding round: Pre-seed
Stage: Ideation to early product launch/testing/private beta. Pre-token
Team: Real builders, coders, and business guys
Chain: ETH Mainnet and Polygon
(You are not on the list? Don’t worry! Apply first and we will take a deep look into it!)
Are you ready to hyperjump to scaling mode? Apply now! Small cohort and only a few seats are available.
Ready to Join the Top 1% Mentor Team?
Are you ready to contribute your expertise to the growth and evolution of the web3 space? The HyperNest accelerator program, in partnership with Polygon, is specifically tailored to support early stage decentralized finance (DeFi) companies. Our mentor team includes top industry leaders from big names such as Aave, Maker DAO, Bancor, Gnosis, and Coindesk. By participating in our program, you will be joining a community of ambitious entrepreneurs, developers, and investors, all working towards shaping the future of DeFi.
Perks
- Your profile will be showcased on our website
- Receive an NFT upon completion of the mentorship training
- Paid in tokens an equivalent of USD 100 per hour of the contributed time face-to-face spent with startups
- Invited for mentor networking events
HyperNest is a boutique accelerator DAO that grows early-stage blockchain startups with the top 1% resources, investors, and mentors to become the next top 1% elites of the industry — with support extended beyond the 12-week structured program. The hall of fame includes protocol partner Polygon, infrastructure partner Consensys and Hubspot, and a star-studded team of mentors.
Hypernest aims to accelerate more than 500 Web3 startups in the next four years!
