Colosseum
Colosseum is a Solana-focused startup accelerator focused on attracting, accelerating, and investing in new projects for the Solana ecosystem. By combining online hackathons, an accelerator program, and a substantial venture fund, Colosseum is creating a unique platform for identifying, nurturing, and investing in the most promising Solana-based projects. The platform runs crypto's largest hackathons, accelerates winning founders, and invests in breakout startups on Solana. Colosseum is currently the exclusive platform partner for running Solana Foundation hackathons.
ABOUT COLOSSEUM
Colosseum is an independent organization focusing on growing the Solana ecosystem through various initiatives, including virtual hackathons and its accelerator program.
Colosseum's unique model combines hackathons to discover talent, a comprehensive accelerator program to nurture promising teams, and a venture fund to provide financial support.
Projects selected for this program are granted a $250,000 pre-seed investment, along with access to Solana’s network of mentors and venture funds.
Launched in 2024, the accelerator has raised $60 million for its first fund to back early-stage startups in the Solana ecosystem.
COLOSSEUM PILLARS
Hackathon.
Colosseum will run 2-3 online hackathons per year for the Solana Foundation and the broader ecosystem. The five-week hackaton provides a level playing field for new teams globally to showcase their potential to build impactful products.
Accelerator.
Colosseum’s Accelerator is an online, five-week program specifically designed for Hackathon winners to immerse themselves in the Solana ecosystem. They will join an elite founder network, access a diverse customer base, receive 1:1 mentorship, and receive ongoing educational content.
Venture Fund.
The teams accepted into the Accelerator program will receive a pre-seed $250,000 investment from Colosseum on founder-friendly terms. Additionally, Accelerator teams will receive assistance on a consistent basis as they continue to develop their products and raise future rounds of funding.