# Startup Battle Round 1 | EBC12

- Channel: [European Blockchain Convention](https://streameth.org/european-blockchain-convention)
- Date: 2026-10-03
- Duration: 47:25
- Topics: European Blockchain Convention, ebcTALKS, Blockchain, DLT, Self Sovereign Identity, Science & Technology
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-avxnJaNIZ_Y
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avxnJaNIZ_Y

## Description

The EBC12 Startup Battle kicked off in Barcelona with six early-stage companies pitching live in front of investors and industry experts.

In Round 1, founders presented their products, business models and growth plans, competing for a place in the final.

Startups:
&Volume — Ilia Kraev
Bitsave — Rafael Vargas Bornacini
Cobault — Rashid Hoosenally
CryptoMate — Alan Boryszanski
Shack AG — Julius Ilg
Kryptos — Sukesh Tedla

Jury:
Eldar Khamitov — Polymorphic Capital
Robby Yung — Animoca Brands
Yana Makhnyk — Generis
Tom Filip Lesche — Speedinvest
Andrea Böhmert — SBI Ventures

Watch the pitches, hear the jury feedback and follow the competition from the first round.

🚀 Next stop: DAFNY – Digital Assets Forum New York - November 13th, 2026
https://eblockchainconvention.com/digital-assets-forum-new-york/

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