Monthly Roundup — July 2025
Pivot’s partnership with Google For Startups, Acceleration updates, Masterclasses on Community building in Web3, Bodhi Day Edition 2, Demo Days Edition 3, Founders & Investors Connect in Hanoi, Demo Days Edition 4 Prep & More
July turned up the heat and we’re not just talking weather. From big-name partnerships to community breakthroughs, Last month was all gas, no brakes at Pivot.
Started off the month with a positive note with our partnership with Google for startups which provide AI-powered tools, cloud credits, and exclusive startup resources, giving our founders the edge to build and scale smarter with AI.
Meanwhile, our startups kept up the momentum. XTrading rolled out wallet-native APIs and voice-powered trading, while 0xDay conducted hackathons, workshops, and even signed MoUs with leading universities to onboard next-gen youths to Web3.
We wrapped up Bodhi Day Edition 2 with raw, real conversations between Web3 founders and leading experts in Web3, Investors Investments peaked at Demo Day Edition 3 attracting $2.5M+ in capital interest. We organized our founder & Investors Connect in hanoi before the buzz of GM Vietnam Blockchain Week.
Now, all eyes are on Demo Day Edition 4 (Aug 8) before Team Pivot depart to Bali for CoinFest Asia.
Here’s your full July download 👇
Main Highlight
The Highlight of this month is our partnership with Google for Startups to equip Pivot accelerated early-stage founders & startups with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure, AI-native tools, and technical support to build, ship, and scale faster.
This partnership, under the “Google for Startups Cloud Program,” unlocks exclusive benefits worth up to $350,000 for startups under Pivot’s acceleration program with several other Google Cloud, Gemini AI and Workspace benefits loaded into the pack.
This program has been designed to address real demands of Web3 x AI founders.
Click ➡️ HERE ⬅️ to get the full details
Acceleration updates
Very proud to see our startups continue to hustle and ship out products as per aligned plans & strategies through our 1-to-1’s strategic discussions with our team. Each team brings superb vision in their entire gameplan. Here are a few updates from our exemplary startups.
Blazpay Levels Up with Season 2 + BlazThreads Launch
is turning up the heat in July — and not just with bigger rewards. With the launch of Season 2, this Pivot-backed rewards platform is doubling down on gamified engagement, creator monetization, and DAO-driven participation. Whether you’re a thread maestro or leaderboard grinder, there’s something for everyone in the new ecosystem drop.
What’s new:
- BlazThreads is Live: Post educational threads, earn rewards, and rise through the ranks of Web3 creators.
- Educate to Earn: The new Rewards Dashboard lets you contribute knowledge and get paid for it.
- BlazDAO Incoming: A community-owned layer is brewing — more governance, more power to the players.
- Season 2 Drops with Linea: Weekly game releases, faster loops, and new chain integrations to supercharge user rewards.
- Mint-to-Play: Entry Passes now live for Linea — your ticket to rewards, staking, and leaderboard action.
👉 Curious how much your threads are really worth? Join BlazThreads now
👉 Think you can top the leaderboard this season? Mint your Linea Entry Pass and prove it.
Turf Network Joins Forces with Sentient & TrendSage
Turf Network is leveling up fast under Pivot’s backings and is building the real-time data backbone for autonomous agents. From streaming high-signal datasets to launching partner-trained AI agents, Turf is quickly becoming a foundational layer for the open model ecosystem. Here’s what you need to know:
- Joined the Sentient Data Consortium Now powering AI agent training with real-time gameplay, market, and checkout signals via autonomous, pay-as-you-go API feeds.
- Launched TrendSage Agent A purpose-built AI agent that analyzes Web3 brand–influencer dynamics, complete with built-in attribution and reusable intelligence layers for social data.
- Plug-and-Play PoC Kits Builders can now prototype instantly with Turf’s drop-in scripts scaling seamlessly as the ecosystem matures.
Know about Turf Network: https://docs.turf.network/default-guide/know-turf/introducing-turf
XTrading | Agentic Trading Isn’t Just a Concept Anymore — It’s Live.
We’re excited to see , one of the flagship startups backed by Pivot, hit a major milestone — shifting from building foundational infra to launching real tools for real traders. The era of agentic, automated, wallet-native trading is officially here.
Here’s what just went live:
- API Gateway Now Open: Traders can now plug in with a wallet, spin up API keys, and begin building automation layers — from querying positions to fetching referrals.
- Jarvis 2.0 — Voice-Powered Trading Assistant: A first-of-its-kind voice UI for live trading. Ask Jarvis for liquidation prices, open PnLs, or product walkthroughs — mid-trade, hands-free.
- Wallet-Native API Layer (Industry First): No more string-based API headaches. Just connect your wallet and start triggering on-chain-native queries — precisely and securely.
What’s next:
- Hummingbot Final Testing: Stress testing in progress, enabling 24/7 automated trading from launch.
- Copy-Trading: Soon, anyone can mirror top traders — and pros can monetize skill at scale.
- Webhook-Ready Notifications: Get updates on order fills, liquidations, and referrals in real-time.
🔗 Click here to read the full July dev update from XTrading
0xDay
Proud to see 0xDay making strides under Pivot’s wing — scaling its mission to turn student campuses into innovation hubs for the decentralized world. From hackathons to hands-on workshops, here’s how the team activated Web3 talent in July:
- Innofusion 2.0 Hackathon at UEM Kolkata: Over 200 students joined a 48-hour builder sprint — turning raw ideas into real prototypes with guidance from industry mentors.
- 0xCampus Expands to 2 New Institutions: Signed MoUs with BMSIT&M (Bengaluru) and Rathinam Group (TN), unlocking Web3 learning and dev ecosystems for the next wave of builders.
- AI & Blockchain Workshops Now Live: Hosted skill-building sessions at Rathinam College — empowering students with future-ready knowledge across AI and decentralized tech.
Curious how 0xDay is creating a new generation of Web3-native campuses?Learn more: https://0x.day/hackathons
ChimpX
- Mainnet live with gasless trading, 15K+ trades executed & a $1M $CHIMP airdrop now in motion
- Partnered with BNB Chain + launched a 10-Quest campaign featuring NFTs, HOOT rewards & trading contests
- Rolled out ambassador program, USDT raffles, and continuous product updates (transaction history, MoonPay coming soon!)
Explore ChimpX and start trading gas-free → https://chimpx.ai
Exa Protocol
The team is kicking off their official airdrop this Monday, with 10K wallets already whitelisted and 15K more spots up for grabs. Even better — it’s a gasless claim on Ethereum mainnet, making it easier than ever for early supporters to participate.
Explore the drop and join the Exa Protocol ecosystem → https://www.exaprotocol.com/token
Growth & Community Expansion
The Pivot Ecosystem continues to experience exponential growth!
Here are some key milestones from June:
- Over 480 startups have applied for acceleration, reflecting strong founder trust in Pivot.
- Our VC network now spans 280+ groups, expanding funding access for early-stage Web3 teams.
- 230+ ecosystem allies onboarded, boosting collaboration and adoption.
- Community engagement is rising steadily across all platforms.
New VCs onboard
Pivot Events
0xHub Masterclass #25: Why Your Brand Needs a Community And How to Build One
You built a solid Web3 product. You posted about it. Maybe even ran some ads. But the response? Absolute SILENCE…..
In our latest masterclass, Arpan Garg, co-founder of Exa Protocol shared why early traction often depends on one thing founders overlook: community! not just users, but believers.
Because in Web3, it’s not just what you’re building — it’s who you’re building it with.
Need real strategies to fix your silent community? Watch the full masterclass ➡️ HERE ⬅️
Bodhi Day — Edition 2
Our second Bodhi Days session, led by Sameep Singhania, Co-founder of QuickSwap, brought founders back to the fundamentals — what it really takes for a Web3 product to stand out, and why so many still fail despite solid tech or tokenomics.
From busting the myth that “token = traction” to building real communities (not just Discord numbers) and understanding why chain partnerships aren’t your go-to-market strategy — this session delivered sharp insights and practical fixes for finding early PMF.
Click here to read the full “brutal truth” recap and avoid the mistakes most Web3 founders make at launch.
Demo Days — Edition 3
On July 4th, Pivot hosted the 3rd edition of People’s Demo Day — a high-signal showcase for founders solving real infrastructure challenges at the intersection of Web3 and Crypto-AI.
5 startups pitched live to 50+ attendees — including 25+ VCs, angels, and a judging panel from Avalanche, Outlier Ventures, Blockchain Founders Fund & Chorus One.
Partnered by 7 ecosystem partners like ONLY, Alpha Capital, CLS Global, Omniscia, Sherlock, and Marilyn PR the session sparked:
- $2.5M+ in intended capital interest
- 12+ investor meetings per startup (on average)
Curious who pitched and what caught investor attention?
Read the full recap HERE | Watch the full recap HERE!
MPost’s Hack Seasons Opportunity Mixer
On August 2nd, Pivot joined the Mpost Media Group’s Hack Seasons Opportunity Mixer in Hanoi as an official partner — where coffee met capital, and builders met real opportunities.
From strategic 1:1s with founders and investors to spontaneous chats over breakfast, the mixer created a space for meaningful connections. It also gave us the chance to onboard fresh startup applications and expand our ecosystem circle in Vietnam.
Pivot at GM Vietnam — Vietnam Blockchain Week
Team Pivot just wrapped an intense week at GM Vietnam in Hanoi 🇻🇳
- Convos with founders who are building user friendly & scalable apps in DeFi!
- A Full house Founders Connect gather with angels & global VCs.
- Sensing early bets & emerging market tailwinds.
- Strengthening our venture circle with Vietnam — Founders, VC’s & Angels.
- Syncing with fresh ideas in Vietnam’s fast-growing Web3 economy.
✳️ What came out of it?
- Fresh deal flows & promising early-stage bets on our accelerated startups
- New VC collabs across SEA & beyond
- Raw insights from founders on product first development, GTM & fundraising
Pivot 0xBrunch Founders & investors Connect
The caffeine hit, and so did the convos at Pivot 0xBrunch Founders & Investors Connect, right before the GM Vietnam blockchain week kicked off, A special thanks to our event partners Mpost! From unfiltered insights on what it takes to survive in web3 to fresh collabs — we saw what real community looks like.
Upcoming Events
Demo Day — Edition 4
Join us for the 4th edition of Pivot’s Demo Day, where 4 visionary startups at the edge of AI and Web3 will take the stage on August 8th | 11 AM UTC. We are fueling our STARTUPs for the next TO THE MOON moment! Expect sharp questions, strategic insights, and perspective that helps visionary founders level up.
- Register NOW and Save your seat now → https://lu.ma/bthq4noi
- Taking the hot seat as Judges: Funders VC, TBV, CLS Global
Pivot 0xBrunch Founders & investors Connect — Bali
Team Pivot is coming to Bali for CoinFest Asia! 🌴🚀 And we’re kicking off the week with a special 0xBrunch Founders & Investors Connect — curated for early-stage Web3 founders, devs, angels & VCs. This is an invite-only gathering curated for early-stage Web3 founders, devs, angels, and investors who want to connect before the conference buzz kicks in.
- Aug 20 | 11:30 AM — 2:30 PM
- Invite-only. Register to join: lu.ma/eh3mh64y
Insights
In July, we went deep into what really drives startup momentum in Web3 — and it’s not just capital or code. It’s attention and alignment.
Articles
Our first piece, “Attention: The Real Asset Class in Web3”, explored why attention is more than hype — it’s the new distribution engine. We broke down how founders can craft narrative moats, drive community-led growth, and stand out in today’s noisy, token-fueled market.
The second piece, “What Founders Need to Know About Community Capital”, offered a strategic playbook on how to raise from those who matter most — your users, believers, and contributors. Because in 2025 and beyond, fundraising isn’t just about the check — it’s about who writes it, and why.
Pivot Decode
Our crunchiest blockchain concepts into popcorn-sized threads for founders who like their insights light, Easy to digest, Packed with insights.
July 2025 saw Web3 funding slow down — but not stall. While total capital raised dipped to $3.66B, down from $5.17B in June, the number of funding rounds held steady at 125, reinforcing a growing trend: fewer but more focused bets.
Across the year, June remains the high watermark for both capital inflow and conviction. But July’s numbers still reflect healthy interest, especially in infra, AI x crypto, and DeFi.
With only one round recorded in early August so far ($5.65M), it’s clear that deal-making is becoming more deliberate — VCs are staying sharp, not silent.
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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 3x 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.
