Dealflow Den makes a powerful return at the 2025 Istanbul Blockchain Week: A premier networking platform for startups and investors
Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW) flagship investment and financing matchmaking event ------ Dealflow Den will return offline for the second time at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel on June 26-27, 2025.
This event is co-hosted by IBW and EAK Ventures, serving as a platform specifically designed to connect high-potential startup projects with top investors, helping projects gain exposure, valuable feedback, and funding opportunities.
What are the highlights of Dealflow Den?
Dealflow Den has carefully selected a range of high-potential projects covering early to seed stage, aiming to connect the most vibrant innovations in the Web3 and AI fields with leading early-stage venture capital firms worldwide.
Startup founders will have the opportunity to pitch to experienced investors, analysts, and GPs (General Partners), engage in deep discussions, and participate in multiple interactive sessions.
Highlights of this year's event:
This year, a number of top venture capital firms will be invited to participate, including:
TON Ventures
Polychain
Huan Ventures
Animoca Brands
Sigma Fund
Illuminati Capital
UF Ventures
LDP Ventures
Newtribe Capital
Big Brain Holdings
HadronFC
Outlier Ventures
Coinswitch Ventures
Tykhe Ventures
The event will officially kick off on June 26, 2025, starting with a Venture Capital Roundtable and Panel Discussion, where investors and industry leaders will engage in in-depth discussions on market trends, investment opportunities, and the future of blockchain.
On June 27, there will be a dedicated pitch session for selected startup projects, where the chosen teams will present their projects directly to top venture capitalists. Additionally, founders will have high-quality networking opportunities, including one-on-one closed-door meetings and VC After Hours private networking sessions.
This year is expected to attract over 20 Web3 investors actively seeking high-quality early-stage projects, covering multiple crypto sectors. The judging panel will consist of venture capital firms, financial market operators, analysts, and representatives from two top blockchain ecosystems.
Dealflow Den: A Testament to Success
Last year's event featured 16 groundbreaking projects presenting to a judging panel composed of 11 top venture capital firms, covering various directions such as quantum-resistant Layer 1 solutions and trading infrastructure innovations. Participating investment firms included:
HTX Ventures
TON Ventures
Coinswitch Ventures
Variant Fund
Tykhe Ventures
AITECH
Ape Terminal
The event thus established its authoritative position in the Web3 investment field.
IBW founder Erhan Korhaliller stated:
"I am looking forward to this year's event because Dealflow Den is the stage for the new generation of Web3 founders to showcase themselves to investors driving the blockchain world forward. Our mission is to support and nurture new developments in the industry while providing a truly valuable platform for investment and financing."
About Istanbul Blockchain Week
Istanbul Blockchain Week is an annual global blockchain event that brings together blockchain enthusiasts, industry experts, and thought leaders from around the world. The past three editions have attracted over 15,000 attendees, featuring more than 180 speakers from home and abroad, including heavyweight guests like Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Yat Siu, David Chaum, Sebastian Borget, and more.
On June 26-27, 2025, IBW will return to Turkey, a hub for crypto assets, once again creating an industry gala that integrates networking, knowledge sharing, and technological exploration.
The event will cover:
Keynote speeches
Panel discussions
Workshops
Innovation exhibitions
Focusing on multiple key topics surrounding Web3. Istanbul Blockchain Week is a unique platform for gaining insights into the blockchain world, connecting with like-minded pioneers, and collaboratively shaping the future.


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