Binance Labs, the venture capital heavyweight and incubation stronghold of Binance, has rolled out the red carpet for the crème de la crème of its Season 5 Incubation Program. With a whooping 900 applications, the select chosen ones who made the cut were as rare as diamonds—less than 2%.
Tailoring Success to Fit the Founders
The aspiring entrepreneurs involved in the program didn’t just make merry with their peers; they were furnished with a bespoke curriculum, fine-tuned to their unique founder DNA. The armory provided to them included a plethora of resources and intimate fireside chats with the titans of the industry.
Yibo Ling, the Chief Business Officer at Binance, punctuated Binance Labs’ resolute dedication towards watering the seeds of early-stage projects that promise to be the mighty oaks of industry advancement. “We look forward to seeing the positive impact of Season five’s incubated projects on the broader Web3 ecosystem,” Ling said, signifying the company’s zealous commitment.
Build The Block: Where Dreams Meet Reality
The pièce de résistance of Season 5 was the Build The Block event. The worthy participants clashed in a modern-day colosseum, pitching their heart and soul to a cabal of industry moguls and investors.
From this battle of wits, Binance Labs crowned five victors: Bracket Lab, DappOS, Kryptoskatt, Mind Network, and zkPass. These fledgling projects have not only caught the eye but also secured the treasure chests of Binance Labs.
On the Horizon: Season 6
The saga doesn’t end here. Binance Labs is already whetting the appetite of the visionaries out there with the announcement of Season 6. Entrepreneurs with their gaze set on untrodden paths are encouraged to throw their hats in the ring.
A Legacy of Web3 Innovations
Being the venture capital arm of Binance, Binance Labs has been a sentinel for Web3 innovation since 2018. Its coffers are adorned with investments in over 200 projects from a staggering 25 countries. A notable incubation alumna includes Polygon, who, along with the likes of Perpetual Protocol and Dune Analytics, form the vanguard of Web3’s native projects.
As of August 2022, Binance Labs basks in the accolade of being the largest crypto VC, with an enviable Asset Under Management (AuM) of $7.5 billion and a Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC) of 21.0x.
The next generation of Web3 innovation is on the cusp of breaking out, and with Binance Labs at the helm, the world is set to be dazzled by these rare gems.
For more information and details about the projects, you can find the official announcement here.
