Backers & Builders by Kraken & Ink

​Backers & Builders is a curated ETHDenver side event for early-stage and late-stage protocol founders and serious builders, not conference noise. Join a small group of builders for closed-door conversations with top crypto VCs on how they are thinking about 2026, plus direct access to the Kraken Exchange, Kraken institutional, and Ink teams, including the opportunity to apply for early-stage investment from a $500K+ capital pool.

​What you get:

• ​Unfiltered insight into what VCs are actually backing next

• ​The opportunity to apply for up to $500K+ in early-stage capital from Kraken and Ink

• ​A curated room of serious founders (no retail, no pitch theater)

• ​Clear post-event follow-ups 

​How to join: Registration is application-based, and approval is required.

​📅 February 18, 2026

​⏰ 12:00–5:00 PM

​📍 Location shared upon acceptance