Accelerate Bitcoin×AI from Zero to PMF

Free education, expert mentorship, and direct VC access for founders building at the frontier.

BitcoinAISecurityPMF

Why Choose Waves

We combine deep technical expertise with proven startup methodology to accelerate your journey from zero to product-market fit.

Free Education, Real Outcomes

From idea to PMF with structured sprints, expert mentorship, and hands-on learning.

VC-Ready, Faster

We stress-test your startup and introduce you to the right investors when you're ready.

Bitcoin × AI Expertise

Deep protocol and ML experience on your side from former Bitcoin Core contributors and AI developers.

Whether you're building on Bitcoin, AI, or the exciting intersection of both, we have specialized tracks to accelerate your journey.

Bitcoin Track

Build the future of digital money and financial sovereignty

Custody models & multisig

Lightning Network & L2s

Protocol development

Compliance & regulation

Our proven 4-step process takes you from idea to investor-ready startup with expert guidance every step of the way.

Apply

Submit your application with your project idea, team background, and vision for the future.

Learn & Build

Join our 6-8 week structured program with async modules, live clinics, and expert mentorship.

Demo Day

Present your progress and investor-ready package to VCs and Angels from our network.

VC Connections

Waves acts as your connector to the right VCs and Angels, facilitating warm introductions and ongoing support.

Our Commitment:

We take 5% equity and 10% of funding received only for selected, VC-introduced projects. Founders keep full IP and control of their vision.

Real founders, real results. See how Waves has helped accelerate Bitcoin×AI startups to success.

"Waves helped us navigate the complex intersection of Bitcoin custody and AI risk assessment. Their technical expertise was invaluable."

Sarah Chen

BitSecure AI

Seed

Raised $2M seed round

Deep Bitcoin and AI expertise from industry veterans who've built successful companies and contributed to core protocols.

Francesco Madonna

Co-Founder • BitVault

Product, go-to-market, and security expert. Built BitVault (bitvault.sv) from the ground up with focus on Bitcoin custody solutions.

Product StrategyGo-to-MarketSecurity

Vincenzo Palazzo

Co-Founder • Former Bitcoin Core Contributor

Former Bitcoin Core Contributor and AI developer. Deep expertise in protocols, machine learning, and infrastructure development.

Bitcoin ProtocolAI/MLInfrastructure