Dealflow Den Returns to Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025: The Leading Web3 Investment Destination
Istanbul, Türkiye – Following last year’s huge success, Dealflow Den – the flagship investment networking event of Istanbul Blockchain Week (IBW) – will return on June 26-27, 2025 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti, promising to continue to be a strategic destination for promising Web3 startups and the world’s leading venture capitalists.
A Solid Foundation for Innovation
Organized by IBW in collaboration with EAK Ventures, Dealflow Den is designed as an investment curation marketplace where early-stage blockchain and AI projects can pitch their ideas, receive expert feedback, and connect with venture capital funds looking for profitable opportunities.
Startups will have the opportunity to pitch live to a panel of renowned investors, as well as participate in deep networking sessions, panel discussions, and intimate *VC After Hours sessions.
A diverse, global investment ecosystem
This year, Dealflow Den will welcome the participation of many big names in the blockchain investment field such as:
TON Ventures, Polychain, Huan Ventures, Animoca Brands, Sigma Fund, Illuminati Capital, UF Ventures, Newtribe Capital, Big Brain Holdings, HadronFC, Outlier Ventures, Coinswitch Ventures, and Tykhe Ventures.
This year's judging panel will be a combination of venture capital funds, traditional financial institutions, market analysts, and representatives from two of the world's leading blockchain ecosystems – all working towards a common goal: discovering and nurturing the next stars of Web3.
Highlights
26/06/2025: Kicks off with a VC Workshop and Roundtable where investors, leaders and experts will discuss market trends, investment opportunities and technology vision.
27/06/2025: Official Pitching Session where selected startups will present their projects to an audience of over 20 Web3 investment funds actively seeking high-quality deals.
Proven Success
In the 2024 event, Dealflow Den showcased 16 groundbreaking projects, attracting the attention of 11 investment funds including **HTX Ventures, Variant Fund, AITECH, Ape Terminal and many others. The solutions presented ranged from quantum-resistant Layer 1 to smart trading infrastructure, demonstrating the technological depth and significant innovation from the participating startups.
Erhan Korhaliller, Founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week, shared:
"Dealflow Den is where the next generation of Web3 founders meet the investors who are shaping the future of blockchain. It is not only a startup playground, but also a launch pad for major industry changes."
About Istanbul Blockchain Week
Istanbul Blockchain Week is the region's leading annual blockchain event, bringing together over 15,000 attendees and 180+ speakers in previous editions. With the presence of names such as Changpeng Zhao, Yat Siu, David Chaum and Sebastian Borget, IBW has affirmed its position as an international blockchain hub.
IBW 2025 will continue to provide a stage for in-depth discussions, technical workshops, project exhibitions, and networking events throughout two days in Turkey's most vibrant tech hub.
Join Dealflow Den
Interested startups and investors can find out more details and book tickets via the official Istanbul Blockchain Week website. Dealflow Den 2025 is not just an event, but an opportunity to initiate investment deals that could shape the future of the global blockchain industry.