Pivot, the global web 3.0 & AI venture accelerator, has announced its first-ever Open Demo Day, where any founder building in Web3, AI, or at the intersection of both can pitch directly to global investors.
The virtual event is tentatively scheduled to go live in October 2025, the date will be announced on the official channels of Pivot soon. This event will bring together early-stage startups from around the world that are building across decentralized infrastructure, DeFi-AI agents, on-chain data, civic intelligence, and developer tooling.
Why It Matters for the Web3 Ecosystem
As we continue to blur the boundaries between AI and blockchain, we are witnessing the movement of the next generation of startups toward a more utility-first, data-driven, and interoperable innovation. Pivot’s Open Demo Day aims to bring that new wave of founders into the spotlight, thus connecting them with the right capital, networks, and partners.
“The intersection of Web3 and AI is where the next breakthroughs will emerge,” said Anshul Dhir. “We’re seeing founders use decentralized infrastructure to power intelligent systems, and this event is about creating visibility for that momentum. It’s time the industry recognizes and amplifies these builders.”
Pivot’s Open Demo Day is shaping up to be a landmark gathering of the best in the space. The event has attracted some of the most prominent names across the global Web 3.0 and AI ecosystems – from leading venture firms and foundations to infrastructure partners and accelerator networks with over 30 global funds and ecosystem allies signing up to attend the virtual event.
A Platform That Puts Builders First
Unlike traditional demo days that showcase only in-program startups, Pivot’s Open Demo Day invites founders from outside its accelerator network to participate, a deliberate move to make access to capital, community, and visibility more inclusive.
“Some of the most remarkable ideas don’t come from structured accelerator cohorts – they come from independent builders solving real problems quietly and persistently,” said Anshul Dhir, Founder & CEO of Pivot – “The Open Demo Day is about giving those founders a platform, visibility, and the right network to accelerate what they’re already doing well.”
$100,000 Reward Pool Backed by Global Ecosystem Partners
Pivot has brought together a coalition of leading Web3 and AI players to assemble a
$100,000 reward pool for the Open Demo Day – designed to give founders tangible tools and ecosystem support to accelerate growth.
This reward pool is powered by Google Cloud, Sherlock, Coinstruct, CLS Global, Block Legal, and Mpost Media Group, each contributing their expertise and resources:
from AI-driven cloud infrastructure and real-time security audits to tokenomics strategy, liquidity management, legal guidance, and media amplification. Together, they represent a complete stack of innovation support, thus helping founders build faster, scale smarter, and launch stronger.
“The best way to support innovation is through tangible value,” said Anshul Dhir, Founder & CEO of Pivot. “We wanted this reward pool to not just be a prize but also equip builders with the resources, mentorship, and access they need to move from concept to traction.”
A Global Panel of Judges
The Open Demo Day judging panel brings together investors, strategists, and ecosystem builders from across the Web3 landscape. Judges from CLS Global, P2 Ventures, Arbitrum, TBV and TON Foundation will evaluate each startup’s innovation, scalability, and market potential.
Their collective insights will help founders refine their token models, growth strategies, and go-to-market execution, while also offering an inside view into what top-tier investors look for when assessing emerging Web3 and AI ventures.
Ecosystem Partners & Global Collaborators
The event is further supported by a dynamic network of global and regional ecosystem partners, including Foundation Ventures Group, Seedify, Citrea, and WeAD.
These organizations bring deep domain expertise, community networks, and regional access, amplifying the event’s reach and ensuring that founders gain visibility across the most vibrant Web3 ecosystems worldwide.
Together, these collaborations reflect Pivot’s core philosophy – a founder-first, globally connected ecosystem where innovation is not just celebrated, but truly supported.
What Founders Gain
Startups participating in the Open Demo Day will receive:
- Opportunity to pitch to global investors, angels, and partners, thus giving them wide exposure in the space.
- Access to upto $100,000 in ecosystem rewards from leading ecosystem contributors which will help in pushing their growth journey.
- Real-time feedback from investors and mentors.
- Visibility across Pivot’s global founder network, spanning 290+ VCs, 65+ angels, and 240+ ecosystem partners.
Event Details
- Event: Pivot Open Demo Day
- Date: 24th October 2025, 2:30 PM UTC
- Format: Virtual (Live Online Session)
- For Registrations & Application Process: https://luma.com/thhguc11
- Application form: https://0xpivot.com/Startup-Application
- Further Application process to be followed from the above event link and on Pivot’s Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/0xPivot
About Pivot
Pivot is a global Web 3.0 venture accelerator firm, built by founders for founders. Primarily focused on early-stage startups ready for execution, Pivot works on a milestone-based acceleration model, rather than a time-bound & cohort-based model offering unparalleled 1-on-1 support, guidance & vision with a robust network that includes 290+ VCs, 65+ mentors & angels, and 240+ ecosystem partners.
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