Monthly Roundup: August 2025
Acceleration updates, Masterclass on Building Data-Driven Startups in Web3 to Scale Smarter, Bodhi Day Edition 3, Demo Days Edition 4, Founders & Investors Connect in Bali, TOKEN2049 Singapore & more
August kept the momentum rolling at Pivot from ground breaking updates from our accelerated startups to expanding our network overseas.
We kicked off the month with Demo Day Edition 4, where 4 high-conviction startups pitched to a live audience over 50+ participants, sparking $1.7M in capital interest and new venture conversations.
Right after, Team Pivot headed to Bali for CoinFest Asia, engaging with founders building across DeFi, RWA, gaming, and infrastructure, while expanding our Venture Circle with new investors and angels across the sea region.
Startups under our acceleration program announced some tremendous updates where Exa Protocol went live through an IEO on Coinstore Launchpad, Blazpay unveiled Season 2 with gamified rewards, Turf Network opened its closed beta for data farmers, and ChimpX AI launched Mojo AI, an all-in-one agent on Katana that already has 5,000+ waitlisters.
We rounded off the month with Bodhi Day Edition 3 and a buzzing 0xBrunch in Bali, proving once again that community and conversations are the real engine of Web3 growth.
Here’s your full August download 👇
Acceleration updates
Exa Protocol
From whiteboard scribbles to a live token, Exa Protocol, one of the flagship startups backed by pivot, hit a major milestone this month with its long-awaited Token Generation Event (TGE) on September 1st.
What started as an idea has now become $XAP, officially live through an IEO on Coinstore!
With 3.75M total supply, 1 XAP priced at $0.04 USDT, and a 60,000 XAP bonus airdrop on offer, Exa is ready to bring its vision into the hands of the wider Web3 community.
Blazpay
Blazpay is taking the emotions out of crypto investing with the launch of its Crypto SIP (CSIP) feature.
This Pivot-backed startup is bringing smarter investing to the masses with automated DCA setups in minutes, risk-based portfolio allocations, and AI ensuring you stay consistent no matter the market mood.
Whether you’re a long-term believer or just tired of panic-trading, CSIP is here to help your portfolio build itself.
👉 Try it now: https://blazpay.ai/
Turf Network
Turf Network is proving that your data can finally work for you. This month they rolled out the closed beta, selecting 20 pioneers from hundreds of applicants to join Batch 1.
These early farmers can now deploy up to 10 data agents with full provenance tracking, turning real-time data streams into monetizable assets.
It’s the first step toward Turf’s vision of empowering individuals to earn directly from their data.
👉 Want in on the next batch? Join the waitlist here: https://join.turf.network/
ChimpX AI
ChimpX AI is setting a new standard for how users interact with Web3. This month, the Pivot-backed startup unveiled MOJO AI, an all-in-one agent that lets you control every dApp on Katana from a single superapp.
With 5,200+ users already on the waitlist, MOJO is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated AI x Web3 launches of the year.
👉 Save your spot today: mojo.chimpx.ai
Growth & Community Expansion
August was another month of momentum for the Pivot ecosystem.
- Founder trust is growing stronger, with 480+ startups now applying for acceleration.
- Our VC network has expanded to 287+ groups, with access to more capital to support early-stage Web3 builders.
- On top of that, we’ve welcomed 239+ ecosystem allies, sparking new collaborations and adoption across the board.
- And our community? The energy continues to rise as engagement keeps climbing steadily across every platform, showing just how global the Pivot movement has become.
New VCs onboarded
New Partners onboarded
Pivot Events
0xHub Masterclass
In our latest masterclass, we broke down why growth vs. stagnation often comes down to one thing: DATA. You launched a Web3 product. Maybe even got some early users. But scaling? That’s where it gets messy. We discussed:
- 👉 Why users drop off
- 👉 Which features matter
- 👉 When to scale or pivot
In Web3, gut instinct isn’t enough. The winners let insights guide the next move.
📺 Watch the full masterclass ➡️ HERE ⬅️
Demo Days — Edition 4
On August 8th, Pivot hosted the 4th edition of the Demo Day, a front-row seat to the next wave of Web3, CryptoxAI & blockchain infrastructure innovation.
With 4 bold startups pitching their vision to a curated audience of 50+ participants and 20+ top VCs, angels and judging panel from Funders VC, TBV, and CLS Global.
The session sparked:
- $1.7M in capital interest
- Ecosystem partners driving GTM, funding & visibility for our founders
Curious to know which startup caught our investors & judges attention?
Read the full recap ➡️ HERE
Bodhi Day: Edition 3
Our third Bodhi Days session, led by Ameeth Devadas, Co-founder of Timeswap Labs, challenged one of the biggest illusions in Web3 that “launching a token guarantees success”.
this session was all letting founders in our acceleration program take actionable steps on why meme coins should remain marketing tools (not business models), to when tokens actually make sense, and why proof-of-build reputation systems matter.
Ameeth also shared how Indian founders can navigate the realities of fundraising, design sustainable token models, and build products that stand on their own — with or without a token.
Read 👉 Lessons on Product, PMF, Tokenomics & Fundraising in Web3
Coinfest Asia 2025
Summer in Bali just hits different! It’s not just about sun & waves…
It’s the ideas and the tech that surfaced in Coinfest Asia week!
Team pivot had…
▫️ Convos with Founders building in AI x Web3, DeFi infra, Gaming & RWA. ▫️ New interactions with VCs & angels strengthening our global Venture Circle. ▫️ Fresh early-stage startups onboarded into the Pivot ecosystem. ▫️ Candid discussions on distribution, fundraising & scaling in SEA markets.
The Outcome?
- 👉 Stronger founder–investor bridges across Asia.
- 👉 New opportunities fueling deal flow & collaborations.
- 👉 Momentum for Pivot’s next wave of accelerated startups.
Pivot 0xBrunch Founders & investors Connect — Bali
We totally expected this but…
..the sheer combined energy of 50+ attendees with founders, investors & builders made for an unexpected experience — It was mindblowing! Conversations were turning into collabs and deals were brewing on the sides.
Pivot 0xBrunch Founders & Investors Connect wasn’t just a regular brunch…
It’s Bali’s hottest Web3 deal flow café
Big love to everyone who made it!! 💙
Upcoming Events
TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025
We’re happy to announce that pivot is the Official Community Partner of TOKEN 2049 Singapore, the world’s largest crypto gathering, happening 1–2 Oct at Marina Bay Sands!
Why you need to be there:
- A chance to meet 25,000+ decision-makers shaping Web3’s future
- 300+ global speakers & 500+ exhibitors showcasing revolutionary tech
- Stage your project, meet top investors, gain global visibility
- Hackathon, networking, learning & web3 vibing to the MAX
If you want to be part of this experience, we have got a special gift just for you 👇
Get 20% OFF on your TOKEN 2049 tickets with our code: LETSPIVOT
👉 https://sg2025.token2049.com/?promo=LETSPIVOT
See you at Marina Bay Sands, Oct 1–2, 2025.
Insights
August was all about sharper questions founders need to ask — about tech, capital, and conviction.
Articles
- We kicked things off with “AI Agents on Blockchain: Hype or Infrastructure Shift?” unpacking whether autonomous agents are the next layer of blockchain infra or just the latest shiny distraction.
- Next, “Founder–Investor Fit: Why Filtering VCs Matters More Than Pitching” providing founders a lens to qualify investors beyond the check by looking at value-add, token alignment, and long-term ecosystem goals.
- And finally, “From Spray-and-Pray to Select-and-Scale” as we broke down how Web3 VCs are shifting gears: fewer bets, deeper conviction, and a higher bar for support after TGE.
Because in today’s Web3 ecosystem, winning isn’t just about raising money, it’s about raising it from the right people, at the right time, with the right conviction behind you.
Pivot Decode
Our crunchiest blockchain concepts into popcorn-sized threads for founders who like their insights light, Easy to digest, Packed with insights.
➡️ Decentralized Identity (DID) & Verifiable Credentials
➡️ AI-Enhanced Smart Contracts & Web3 Agents
Markets
August carried forward the summer heat into Web3 markets, though with a cooler flow of capital. Total fundraising closed at $3.65B across 112 rounds, a step down from July’s $6.58B and 139 rounds.
Zooming out, the year has been anything but linear. We’ve seen sharp peaks in March ($5.79B) and July ($6.58B), alongside quieter months like April and May. August’s dip suggests investors are shifting gears — from chasing every deal to doubling down on conviction-driven plays.
Still, $3.65B is no small number. The resilience of funding highlights sustained interest in categories like infrastructure, DeFi, and AI x crypto, where founders continue to pitch big visions that VCs can’t ignore.
If July felt like acceleration, August looks more like calibration. The market’s still moving, just with a sharper eye on where capital lands.
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About Pivot
Pivot is a global venture accelerator firm dedicated to the Web 3.0 industry, built by founders, for founders. Pivot’s selected startups are focused on milestones & are not bound to periodic curriculum-based programs. Founded by Anshul Dhir, a 4x founder in the Web 3.0 space, and mentor and investor in over 50 companies in Web3. 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 270+ VCs, 65+ mentors & angels, and 230+ ecosystem partners.
