VC firm. From first check to pre-IPO. In early, when conviction is rare. In late, when access is everything.

Ga^3in VC

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Locations - Online (Zoom) & Offline (Durham, NC)

Welcome to the Bull City Blockchain Battle! 

Every month, we carefully select 6-8 teams to present their Web3 innovation. Founders get a chance to interact with investors from around the world and network with industry leaders from the Duke Ecosystem. 

Each team gets 3 minutes to pitch and 5 minutes for Q&A from the judges. 

Whether you are a VC or angel looking for your next investment, a platform looking for the next killer product, or a startup with a game-changing idea – join us and participate in the next wave of innovation. 

 and we'll follow up with you. All selected companies pitch for FREE.

​​Presentations - 3 minute Presentation + 5 minute Q&A

​Space is limited, so apply early! We can't wait to see the innovative Web3 ideas coming out of the Duke community. 

Bull City Blockchain Battle

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Valentina Lauria

Standard participation provides access to select SPV opportunities on a deal-by-deal basis.

Participants invest without a membership commitment and are allocated after member participation is finalized.

Terms:
• Annual fee: None
• SPV fee: 10% one-time
• Minimum participation: $25k per SPV
• Access:
• Deal-by-deal participation
• Allocation subject to availability

Standard participation is best suited for occasional investors or first-time participants who prefer flexibility without an annual commitment.

Standard (Non-member)

• 5% one-time SPV fee (vs. 10% standard)
• $15k minimum participation (vs. $25k standard)
• Priority allocation in oversubscribed SPVs
• Early access to selected deals

LP Access

Lead LP is an invite-only tier for investors who actively shape SPV allocations and signal conviction early.

Lead LPs participate at larger check sizes, help anchor demand in oversubscribed deals, and receive enhanced economics and access in return.

Benefits include:
• 3% one-time SPV fee
• Priority & enhanced allocation in oversubscribed SPVs
• 72h early access to all deals
• Ability to signal lead / anchor interest pre-launch
• Direct coordination on sizing and allocations

Minimum participation: $50k per SPV
Annual membership: $5,000

Access is limited and granted by invitation only.