​EMEA in 2026: The Founders, the Infrastructure, and the Opportunity

​CryptoMondays Cape Town, CV Labs, and the Stellar Development Foundation are teaming up for an evening of real conversations, genuine connections, and good vibes as we explore what it means to build in the EMEA region and the opportunities opening up across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

​This session will unpack why EMEA is becoming one of the most exciting regions for tech and Web3 builders in 2026, covering the founder landscape, fundraising, non-dilutive funding opportunities, infrastructure growth, policy support, regional collaboration, and how building in EMEA differs from other global markets.

​The evening also marks a perfect launch moment for the Stellar x CV Labs Accelerator, a 12-week program for early-stage founders building in Payments, DeFi, and RWAs across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, backed by the Stellar Development Foundation. This event is a chance to meet team members, mentors, connect with the ecosystem, and learn more about the regional opportunities and whether the program is the right fit for you.

​​🎤Speakers:

• ​Tebogo Nong - Cyber Security Analyst, BidVest Data

• ​Jordan Burgess - Program Associate, CV VC

• ​Michael Jordan- Actuarial Consultant & Ex-Head of NFTs at Polygon

• ​Thais Ribeiro - Partnerships Marketing Manager at LI.FI

​🍴 Gourmet bites and refreshments will be served.

​📍 Venue: TBA

​About the Stellar x CV Labs Accelerator

​The Stellar x CV Labs Accelerator is a 12-week program backed by the Stellar Development Foundation, offering up to $150,000 in non-dilutive funding, expert mentorship, a 2-week on-site experience in Cape Town, and a Demo Day in Lisbon.

Applications are open: cvlabs.com/accelerator/stellar

About CV VC
CV VC is a Zug, Switzerland-based early-stage venture capital firm investing in pre-seed and seed-stage founders building AI and blockchain technology companies across Europe, the USA, Africa, and the Middle East. Its ecosystem arm, CV Labs, works with founders, corporates, and investors worldwide - delivering acceleration programs, curating summits and events

​Event Sponsors:

• ​CV Labs

• ​CV VC

• ​Stellar Development Foundation

​Media Partner:

• ​Abarri Labs 💛

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