Inspira Labs, Yellow Capital and Yellow Network, announced partnership with Cointelegraph Accelerator on 10X Founders Demo Day, a structured evaluation event designed to connect the most promising early-stage Web3 projects with active investors, market makers, and top ecosystem operators. The live virtual event will take place on May 1, 2026, with applications closing April 25.
Unlike traditional pitch competitions, 10X Founders Demo Day is built as a structured evaluation session rather than a networking showcase. Selected founders will be given 7 minutes of stage time followed by a 5-minute Q&A with judges, direct feedback, investor introductions, and a winner gets access to a services-based prize pool worth over $125,000.
“Capital is more selective, retail liquidity has matured, and the market now rewards teams that can defend their product in public. This Demo Day is designed for that reality — founders who are ready to be evaluated on substance, not narrative,” said Bobur Muydinov, founder of Inspira Labs.
As part of co-hosts, Cointelegraph Accelerator joins 10X Founders Demo Day as a supporting media and ecosystem partner, contributing media coverage, institutional introductions, and access to Cointelegraph’s global crypto audience for selected projects advancing through the program.
“We truly believe that the mutual collaboration and deal flow exchange with VC partners in the Web3 industry is what drives the innovation forward, especially as the market matures and attracts the TradFi audience and institutions.” – Vladimir Shapovalov, Head of Program at Cointelegraph Accelerator.
Co-hosts for the event also include Lunar Strategy, ChainGPT, and Cede.Hub, each contributing services to the prize pool across market making, marketing, audits, media coverage, and go-to-market support.
Selected projects will face evaluation from reputable players across venture capital, liquid DeFi, and institutional allocation, including Tom Dunleavy, Head of Venture at Varys Capital; Aleksandr Nechaev, Partner at Funders VC; Jessie Xiao, Ecosystem Ventures Principal at Starknet, Charles Harding, Analyst at Magnus Capital, Eddy Travia, CEO at Coinsilium and Mick Makky Investor at Draper Associates . The lineup continues to expand, with additional judges being onboarded ahead of the event — readers are encouraged to follow Inspira Labs, Yellow Capital and Yellow Network to stay informed as new experts join the panel.
About Cointelegraph Accelerator
Cointelegraph Accelerator is a 12-week program for market-ready Web3 projects with live products, proven traction, and 2026–Q1 2027 token launches. Operating at the intersection of media, development, and ecosystem growth, it amplifies strengths across six tracks with full access to Cointelegraph’s network and a Demo Day. Partnerships enable vetted cohort access, brand placement, workshops, and collaboration for 10–12 teams per cycle.
About Inspira Labs
Inspira Labs is a Web3 Venture Studio and Accelerator working with early-stage founders across infrastructure, DeFi, AI, and consumer Web3.The firm operates at the intersection of capital, research, and execution — backing early-stage teams from pre-seed through TGE and co-building the infrastructure they need to reach market. Since 2021, Inspira Labs has supported 10+ portfolio companies, facilitated over $50M in capital raised, and built a network of 200+ VCs and 1,000+ operators across the web3 ecosystem.
About Yellow Capital
Yellow Capital is one of the most recognized names in crypto market making and Web3 acceleration, with deep expertise in token liquidity, exchange listings, and project growth strategy. Yellow Capital has supported hundreds of Web3 projects from early stage through full market deployment, and its proprietary SDK and market-making infrastructure are used by projects across DeFi, gaming, and infrastructure.
Media contacts:
- Bobur Muydinov
- Founder of Inspira Labs
- contact@inspira-labs.com
- Vladimir Shapovalov
- Head of Research at Cointelegraph and Head of Program at Cointelegraph Accelerator
- vladimir@cointelegraph.com
Source: Inspira Labs
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