BNB Chain, the community-driven blockchain ecosystem, has announced the 16 early-stage startups chosen for Season 9 of the Most Valuable Builder (MVB) Accelerator Program. BNB Chain, YZi Labs, and CMC Labs collaborate to run the 4-week accelerator program.
What is the MVB?
MVB aims to empower early-stage Web3 creators with the fundamental resources and advice required to thrive in the BNB Chain ecosystem, a mission that aligns with BNB Chain's vision of onboarding the next billion Web3 users.
Season 9
Season 9 kicked off on April 5th with a two-day offline event in the energetic city of Hong Kong. The timing is in beautiful synchrony with both the Hong Kong Web3 Festival as well as the BNB Super Meetup.
The event presents participants with an invaluable opportunity to network with peers, veteran mentors, and insightful guest speakers. Founders and core teams from different organizations will be working through carefully crafted coursework in important topics relevant to early-stage Web3 projects, such as tokenomics design, fundraising, team development, and talent attraction.
Demo Day and YZi Labs’ investment
The season will conclude with an investment from YZi Labs, based on the pitches on Demo Day and project performance at MVB. On April 24, audiences worldwide will be able to watch the Demo Day as prospective Web3 startups showcase their creations.
Seasons 7 and 8
Last year's program from Season 7/8 produced a remarkable yield of 48 initiatives, keeping with its highly competitive reputation, with Season 9 receiving more than 500 applications. Following an intensely curated selection procedure, 16 Season 9 MVB Accelerator teams were accepted, which are listed in alphabetical order by sector.
AI
🔥BitGPT is a decentralized network of artificial intelligence agents.
🔥Datai Network is the core data layer that fuels on-chain AI by converting raw blockchain data to structured intelligence ready for artificial intelligence.
🔥Echopy, as the BNB Chain's number one AI Portfolio Optimizer, carefully examines market trends and data.
🔥Eurexa AI is an innovative tokenization platform based on blockchain technology.
🔥Everlyn is developing one of the quickest video generators for web3.
🔥JoJoWorld is a decentralized ecosystem created for AI-driven spatial 3D data.
🔥Super Protocol is a collaborative, secret AI marketplace. TermiX is an AI-driven Web3 OS that allows for easy integration of AI Agents and zero-code Agent generation.
🔥BitFi is the core of CeDeFi with an aim to maximize your Bitcoins by utilizing a native product that yields actual returns.
🔥LIKWID is the pioneering fully permissionless, oracle-free margin trading protocol.
🔥DePin is an AI-powered consumer platform that combines decentralized wireless technologies in perfect sync with user-oriented innovation.
🔥DeSci Stadium Science is a prediction market platform that helps speed scientific research.
🔥Citadel Labs is a specialized platform dedicated to funding a variety of deep technological projects.
Entertainment and gaming
Oneverse is a leading Web2 gaming marketplace in Southeast Asia that connects traditional players to the Web3 world. TCOM Global is an innovative decentralized IP governance protocol that reshapes content creation by skillfully blending AI with Web3.
Pieverse is a decentralized Time Economy Layer that is transforming human connection and attention.
A lasting partnership
Sarah S., Business Development Head at BNB Chain, spoke about her excitement:
"We are thrilled to once again partner with YZi Labs and CMC Labs for another season of MVB to empower another cohort of innovative Web3 developers. MVB is a special program that exposes projects to industry veterans by providing mentorship and exposure to resources critical to their growth and success path."
YZi Labs
YZi Labs continues unrelentingly in its mission to back pioneering founders who are building a future in which technology is integrated harmoniously with meaningful effect. MVB Season 9 brings together a selection of the most exciting early-stage initiatives in the Web3 ecosystem, providing mentorship and support intended to enable them to hone their approach and thrive.
"We look forward to finding and backing strong teams with strong fundamentals and long-term prospects."
- Alex Odagiu, Investment Director at YZi Labs.
CMC Labs
CMC Labs is happy to continue its partnership with BNB Chain and YZi Labs for the ninth installment of the MVB Accelerator Program. MVB 9 is an unrivaled chance for innovative Web3 developers to receive outstanding mentorship, funding, and investments from industry experts.
"We are excited to help select projects develop and see how they will evolve," said Rush, CEO of CoinMarketCap.
Time for a decision
At the end of the four-week accelerator, the 16 project teams will go on stage to showcase and pitch their products to enthusiastic investors on Demo Day. YZi Labs will then discuss and decide on investments in the chosen high-potential project teams.
It should be clear that being accepted to join the MVB Accelerator Program does not guarantee investment in the projects. The investment will be decided by YZi Labs at the completion of the MVB program.
About BNB Chain
The BNB Chain is a dynamic, community-focused blockchain platform that is committed to breaking down barriers to the adoption of Web3. It includes:
BNB Smart Chain (BSC)
A secure DeFi hub that charges the lowest gas fees of any EVM-compatible L1 and serves as the ecosystem's governance chain.
BSC, opBNB and BNB Greenfield
A scalable L2 with some of the lowest gas fees and fastest processing speeds. BNB Greenfield is a decentralized data storage service that is meant to facilitate customers in creating their own data marketplaces.
The AvengerDAO
The AvengerDAO community works hard to safeguard BNB Chain users by implementing high security standards, while Red Alarm is a real-time risk watchdog for Dapps. In addition, the ecosystem provides a range of financial and development benefits via its Builder Support Program.
YZi Labs
YZi Labs is responsible for managing an impressive portfolio worth over $10 billion globally. Their investment philosophy is extremely impact-focused, as they believe that worthwhile profits will always follow.
They invest in companies at all stages of their development, but especially those with sound fundamentals in fields such as Web3, AI, and biotech.
YZi Labs is proud to have a portfolio that includes more than 250 projects from 25 nations on six continents. Over 65 organizations in YZi Labs' portfolio have graduated from our incubation program. For more information, you may follow YZi Labs on X.
CMC Labs
CMC Labs is CoinMarketCap's ultimate business program, and it is specifically created for web3 entrepreneurs with a range of personalized offerings. It includes marketing awareness, social amplification, personalized content creation, and an invaluable network with top-tier ecosystems, venture capitalists, market-makers, and mentors.
