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🇿🇦 Meet Jarryd Kennedy, CV VC's new Head of Investments Africa! We sat down with Jarryd to find out more about his visions for the future of blockchain in Africa. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eHSGq4Z6 As a finance specialist with 10 years of industry experience, Jarryd’s career in Investment Banking, M&A, and Private Equity has taken him through roles in London, New York, and South Africa With a demonstrated history of working in the TMT sector internationally, Jarryd has had a particular focus on the technology and financial services/fintech sectors. Prior to joining CV VC, Jarryd focused on deploying impact-led capital into technology businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in countries such as Rwanda, Kenya, and Malawi Welcome to the team, Jarryd!

🇦🇪 CV VC Founder & CEO, Mathias Ruch, took to the stage at the DMCC Crypto Centre and Bybit hackathon, the Middle East’s largest Web3 hackathon! Here are the key takeaways: In the opening address, Ahmed Bin Sulayem (Executive Chairman & CEO of DMCC), spoke about Dubai as one of the world's leading innovation hubs, with the DMCC crypto centre now supporting over 600 members from 75 countries. He referenced DMCC’s strategic partnership with CV VC and CV Labs to create an innovation bridge between Dubai and Zug Following this address, Belal Jassoma, Director of Ecosystems at DMCC, in conversation with Mathias Ruch, discussed the future Some key takeaways: 🔷 Global Impact of US Market Shifts Mathias addressed the ripple effects of shifts in the U.S. market, emphasizing blockchain's unstoppable global growth: "The power of this technology is so big you cannot really stop it, which is why we call it powershift technology." 🔷 Hubs in a Digitized World Despite blockchain's digital nature, Mathias highlighted the critical role of physical hubs for innovation: “It's very important to actually meet with people and understand the energy that's in the room.” He highlighted the dynamism of Dubai and its potential as a global hub, where physical meetings drive meaningful connections and innovation. 🔷 The Zug-Dubai Ecosystem Bridge Mathias spoke about the strategic importance of our recent partnership with DMCC, creating an "ecosystem bridge" that allows mutual growth and collaboration: "Linking these ecosystems in an already highly digitized and mobile world makes a lot of sense. Both ends can profit.” He noted that projects often begin without clarity on their protocol or jurisdiction but benefit significantly from access to hubs like the DMCC Crypto Centre and CV Labs, the heartbeat of Crypto Valley 🔷 Final Takeaway - Shared DNA of Dubai & Zug Both Mathias and Belal agreed that Dubai and Zug share a unique ethos: a chain-agnostic, innovation-first approach fostering success across ecosystems. As Mathias said, "The future of blockchain is global—and this partnership is a driving force for innovation worldwide."

⭐️ Meet Raghav (RG) R., Co-Founder & CEO of Reppo Labs, from Batch_07 of the CV Labs Accelerator! Reppo Labs is building the sovereign interface for decentralized AI, allowing developers to focus on what they do best, building cool and meaningful applications powered by decentralized infrastructure. Reppo Labs does this by aggregating and coordinating the different technology pieces, abstracting the complexity of Web3 tech to enable enterprise use-cases and onboard the most talented AI developers Are you a Web3 entrepreneur looking to take your project to the next level? Applications for Batch_08 of the CV Labs Accelerator are open - don't miss your chance to secure funding and gain access to our strong network of industry leaders, investors, developers, and more! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eYXY3sm8

Great day representing CV VC at the #EUROFINANCETechDay of dfv Euro Finance Group GmbH in Frankfurt yesterday. Inspiring panels and keynotes leading me to the following top 5 takeaways: 1) Germany is waking up to the opportunities of Web3 Tech 2) Regulation is set up / underway but views of the practitioners are mixed 3) Tech Priorities still need to be fully implemented at board level / companies´ strategic agenda (just running some test projects on the margin not good enough in a global race) 4) Still a lot of uncertainty between how broad the tech opportunity can be and most of the focus on Crypto. But then, in discussions, confusions on what is Crypto (Currencies vs. L1 vs. other), Tokenisation/RWA (benefits and use cases), smart contracts, DeFi vs. TradFi (and anything in between, if that exists) and DLT/Web3 uses cases away from finance (and how it will change many industries). Conclusion: seems there are still a lot of silos and more bridge building between startups, universities, policy makers, finance, corporates required 5) More risk capital and innovation investments required in Europe Thank you Andreas G. Scholz, Meike Katharina Buchholz, Vittoria Gussoni and team for being great hosts as always and Sarah Schmidtke for leading us through the day and the very professional and charming panel moderation.

💡 Discover what 2025 has in store for crypto investments with insights from Bastian Wetzel, CV VC's Co-Head of Acceleration Bastian has published a foresight to 2025 crypto investment themes based on a study analyzing builder activity in 2024 and the H2 investment trends of leading crypto accelerators, including a16z crypto, Alliance, Orange DAO, and the CV Labs Accelerator cohort. The research highlights a strong focus on DeFi, Blockchain Infrastructure, and the emerging field of Decentralized AI (DeAI) Bastian said, “Accelerator investment data aligns closely with broader market trends, particularly in DeFi and DeAI. Looking ahead, we foresee breakthroughs in programmable cryptography, such as zkTLS (Zero Knowledge Transport Layer Security) and Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), alongside user experience enhancements through Chain Abstraction and Account Abstraction.” 📝 Dive deeper into Bastian's emerging narratives for 2025: https://lnkd.in/ewy4Ua-t 🦄 Are you a visionary entrepreneur in the Web3 space? CV VC invites founders to join the CV Labs Accelerator program and contribute to the next wave of blockchain evolution. Applications are open until December 31st at www.cvlabs.com/accelerator

🇵🇹 CV VC's Mathias Ruch and David Long traveled to Lisbon, Portugal's blockchain hub, to strengthen connections and build synergies Joined by our Ecosystem Manager Lisbon, Hugo Bettencourt, they met Lisbon’s Mayor Carlos Moedas at the launch of the new AI hub by SITIO.pt and Unicorn Factory Lisboa. Key industry discussions followed with leaders like Gonçalo Perdigão (Algorithm G), Gil Azevedo (Unicorn Factory Lisboa), and Miguel Ricardo (SITIO.pt) on advancements in Web3 gaming and AI At the VNTR Capital Summit, Mathias joined a panel with blockchain leaders, while David presented CV VC's funds to a room of investors. The day concluded with a networking dinner alongside partners like Nuno Lima da Luz (Cuatrecasas) and Vladimir Liulka (Blocksport) We look forward to seeing the Portuguese ecosystem continue to grow as we continue to expand the CV VC & CV Labs ecosystem around the globe! Thank you to everyone who shared their insights and energy. We look forward to seeing the Portuguese ecosystem continue to grow

👾 Meet Slobodan Lukovic, Co-Founder & CEO of Ponos Technology, from Batch_07 of the CV Labs Accelerator! Ponos Technology's mission is to provide cutting-edge hardware-software solutions for core blockchain infrastructures by optimally matching modular design, highly optimized implementation, and deployment scenarios. Using these solutions, Ponos Technology is making ZkProofs more efficient and affordable for mainstream users. ZkProof is at the forefront of this rapidly growing market, estimated to reach a value of 10 billion dollars by 2030! 🦄 Are you a Web3 innovator ready to take your idea to the next level? Applications for Batch_08 of the CV Labs Accelerator are open! Gain insights from world-class mentors and access vital funding to fuel your growth. Apply by December 31st at cvlabs.com/accelerator

From Bangkok to Lisbon, the CV VC & CV Labs team is actively expanding our global ecosystem! Here’s where you can connect with our team around the world: 🇹🇭 The Acceleration team (Bastian Wetzel & Janis Aguilar) is at DevCon, connecting with some of the most promising startups in Web3. They’re joined by CV Labs’ Fabiola Luna Huerta and the CV Pad team (Nicolai Reinbold & Julien P.), putting all three brands firmly on the map in Southeast Asia 🇵🇹 Closer to home, Mathias Ruch & David Long have linked up with Hugo Bettencourt in Lisbon, expanding our reach into the Portuguese ecosystem and taking part in the VNTR Capital Summit yesterday. Both Mathias and David were on stage during the summit, providing insights on investing in blockchain and presenting CV VC's investment portfolio 🇩🇪 Looking ahead, Olaf Hannemann will be in Frankfurt in late November for the upcoming Euro Finance Week, taking part in the closing talk of Euro Finance Tech Day titled "From Web2 to Web3 - How is Web3 changing the future?" CV VC is excited to give away 3 tickets to the Euro Finance Tech Day! Send us a DM for a chance to hear the latest insights from the banking and finance sector and connect with industry leaders in the finance world 🇿🇦 Next month, Mathias Ruch will join Brenton Naicker in Cape Town for SuperReturn Africa, meeting with international LPs and GPs exploring the continent's most pertinent market trends, challenges and innovations Interested in finding out more about CV VC? Connect with the team across these events to uncover more about how CV VC is supporting startups pushing the boundaries of technology

🇧🇹 Bhutan utilizes the power of Bitcoin to drive economic progress! Discover how the South Asian nation is securing its future with digital currencies In an article published in Bitcoin Magazine, CV VC's advisor Alex von Frankenberg shared insights into the progressive approach Bhutan has taken towards digital assets. Bhutan gained global attention with reports revealing that a government-controlled wallet transferred $66 million in Bitcoin to Binance, likely indicating an intent to sell. Even after this transfer, Bhutan retains an impressive $886 million in Bitcoin—equivalent to approximately 26% of its 2023 GDP ♻️ What’s truly remarkable, as reported by Alex von Frankenberg, is that “all Bitcoin mining in Bhutan is powered by 100% clean and renewable hydro energy. Bhutan is the world’s only CO2-negative country and has the largest Bitcoin holdings relative to its size.” Impressively, Bhutan reinvests its own BTC mining revenues within the country, and a significant portion has financed salary increases for public employees Dive into Alex's experience as a true Bitcoin pioneer of a country that’s leveraging digital assets for meaningful progress: https://lnkd.in/e9b6Yq-s

🌍 Blockchain’s Transformative Potential in Africa: Insights from CV VC’s Olaf Hannemann In a recent interview with BTC-ECHO, CV VC Co-Founder and CIO, Olaf Hannemann, shared valuable perspectives on blockchain’s growth in Africa, the impact of memecoins, and the future of Web3 protocols. Here are some of the top takeaways: 🔹 While some investors remain cautious when considering Africa, Olaf highlighted CV VC’s dedicated African fund and our confidence in Africa’s growth. We see blockchain as a practical solution to everyday challenges on the continent, paving the way for economic empowerment and innovation 🔹 When looking at memecoins, Olaf understands the skepticism behind the trend, often perceived as an opportunity for quick gains. However, the social & economic impact of memecoins cannot be underestimated due to their part of pop culture 🔹 As Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to surge, Olaf believes that the end game won't feature 600 protocols, but instead will see a more streamlined offering Check out the full interview on BTC-Echo here: https://lnkd.in/emJpWBKV