HiBlock

What HiBlock does

HiBlock is a private Web3 and blockchain-focused startup accelerator incorporated in New York (legal entity 'Hi blcok, Inc.') that combines an accelerator program, a global alliance network, and partner membership services. The company supports early-stage founders building in blockchain, AI, robotics, and green technology through hands-on mentorship, Demo Day events, and connections to a network it reports as 30+ portfolio startups, 40+ mentors, and 350+ ecosystem partners, with the latter grouped under the Hi Block Alliance (HiBA). HiBA is a demand-driven alliance covering exchanges, launchpads, auditors, market makers, ecosystems, media outlets, communities, corporate partners, and KOLs, governed by a member Code of Conduct.

The platform's core products are the HiBlock Accelerator, the HiBA Alliance, the Global Partner Program, and a Membership NFT issued to Global Partners that confers airdrop rights, free event tickets, networking access, and direct exposure to institutional decision-makers. Technology assets are organizational rather than software-heavy: the public-facing platform (hiblock.io) handles startup, investor, and partner registration, with no disclosed public API, SDK, or proprietary AI/ML product. Co-founder Susan Han is the only named executive in the source data, alongside an administrative account publishing platform updates.

The revenue model is hybrid and largely undisclosed in pricing detail. Accelerator services operate as professional services to startups, while the Global Partner Membership NFT functions as a recurring/membership instrument paired with event-ticket and airdrop benefits. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with high-profile partner slots at GITEX AI ASIA 2026, InvestHK's Global Fast Track 2025, Consensus Hong Kong, Blockchain Futurist Conference Toronto, Taipei Blockchain Week, Emergence Prague, Coinfest Asia, token2049, WAGMI Miami, and Crypto AI:CON Lisbon, plus co-organized events such as the Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation & Application Summit at Hong Kong Cyberport with NASDAQ-listed Mega Matrix (MPU) and CoinQ Exchange. No external funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

HiBlock

Legal name

Hi blcok, Inc.

Website

https://hiblock.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HiBlock is a private Web3 and blockchain startup accelerator operating the HiBA alliance of 350+ ecosystem partners, 40+ mentors, and 30+ portfolio startups. It serves founders, investors, and ecosystem participants in blockchain, AI, robotics, and green technology via accelerator programs, Demo Days, and a Membership NFT partner program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metaverse Virtual World Platforms (social worlds, land, UGC) (FSAPAGAD)

Keywords

• Blockchain accelerator
• Web3 startup support
• Venture mentorship program
• Crypto ecosystem alliance
• AI startup investment

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accelerator Program Services: Provides accelerator services to tech startups combining mentorship, Demo Day events, and investment opportunities to help early-stage companies scale from concept to success.
2. Global Partner Membership: Issues Membership NFTs to global partners providing access to ecosystem benefits including airdrops, event tickets, speaking opportunities, and networking with industry leaders. Partners receive benefits from partner projects (airdrops, free tickets, discounts) while HiBlock facilitates connections.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HiBlock is a startup accelerator and ecosystem platform that combines hands-on mentorship, Demo Day events, and investment matching for early-stage Web3, blockchain, AI, and cutting-edge technology startups. The platform operates the HiBA global alliance connecting 350+ partners (exchanges, launchpads, auditors, market makers, media, communities, corporate partners, KOLs) and supports startups through multi-dimensional, full-cycle program design.

Product overview

HiBlock is a technology startup accelerator and ecosystem platform that combines an accelerator program (HiBlock Accelerator), a global alliance network (HiBA), and membership services to support startups in scaling. The core offering consists of mentorship programs, Demo Day events, and access to a network of 40+ mentors, 350+ market participants, and 30+ portfolio startups. Additional services include the Global Partner Program with Membership NFT access, and partnership roles in ecosystem events like GITEX AI ASIA and Global Fast Track. The platform serves builders, investors, and entrepreneurs in the blockchain, AI, and Web3 space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HiBlock Accelerator A multi-dimensional, full-cycle accelerator program that combines hands-on mentorship with direct investment opportunities to help Web3, blockchain, AI, robotics, and green technology startups scale from concept to success. The program features entrepreneur-centric support, hands-on mentorship pairing, and an outcome-oriented focus on product development, customer acquisition, market validation, and investment readiness.
• HiBA (Hi Block Alliance) A demand-driven global blockchain industry alliance with 350+ partners including exchanges, launchpads, auditors, market makers, ecosystems, media, communities, corporate partners, and KOLs. Members subscribe to a Code of Conduct for industry best practice and gain network access for startup support and ecosystem integration.
• Global Partner Program A partnership program that grants access to the HiBA ecosystem with benefits including airdrop rewards from partner projects, free event tickets, speaking opportunities, networking with industry leaders, direct access to institutional decision-makers, and funding support for promising projects.
• Membership NFT An NFT-based membership system for Global Partners that grants access to the HiBA ecosystem and benefits including airdrop rewards, free tickets to events such as Consensus Hong Kong 2025, Emergence 2024, and Taipei Blockchain Week 2024, networking opportunities, and increased brand exposure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ Startups supported in accelerator program
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• GITEX AI ASIAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026HiBlock Accelerator announced as Official Ecosystem Partner for GITEX AI ASIA 2026, Asia's largest technology, AI, and startup event. The event returns to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 9-10 April 2026, convening over 23,000 tech leaders from 110+ countries. Partnership facilitates curated networking, startup pitching sessions, and investor matchmaking.
• InvestHK (Global Fast Track 2025)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025HiBlock appointed as Investment Partner and Investor Champion for Global Fast Track 2025 (GFT 2025), flagship initiative by InvestHK connecting global tech innovators with Hong Kong's business ecosystem. Program expands beyond fintech to include AI, greentech, blockchain/digital assets, insurtech, healthtech, and innovation verticals.
• NodepaycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 December 2024Nodepay announced as Airdrop Partner for HiBlock's First Round of Membership NFT Campaign. Nodepay is an AI training platform allowing users to monetize unused internet bandwidth for real-time data retrieval. HiBlock partners with them to offer airdrop whitelist access to Global Partners.
• Coindesk (Consensus Hong Kong 2025)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 December 2024Event partnership for Consensus Hong Kong 2025, world's longest-standing cryptocurrency/blockchain/Web3 event. HiBlock offers free tickets (value US$599) and discount codes (HIBLOCK15) to Global Partners.
• Emergence ConferencecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 December 2024Event partnership for Emergence 2024 conference in Prague. HiBlock offers free tickets (value US$499) to Global Partners. Conference features speakers from Wintermute, a16z Crypto Solana, Binance, and Tether.
• Taipei Blockchain Week 2024coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 December 2024Event partnership for Taipei Blockchain Week 2024 (Dec 12-14). HiBlock offers free tickets (value US$199) to Global Partners. Event brings together crypto, blockchain, and web3 communities from Asia and beyond.
• Crypto AI:CON LisboncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 November 2024Strategic partnership offering HiBlock community exclusive 40% discount on tickets to Crypto AI 2024 event in Lisbon. Event gathers AI and blockchain leaders for networking and knowledge sharing at Técnico Innovation Center.
• Blockchain Game AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization in HiBlock ecosystem.
• CelominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization in HiBlock ecosystem (blockchain platform).
• ConsensysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization in HiBlock ecosystem (blockchain infrastructure).
• Crypto.comminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization in HiBlock ecosystem (exchange).
• Gate.iominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner organization in HiBlock ecosystem (exchange).
• KuCoinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner organization in HiBlock ecosystem (exchange).
• OpenSeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization in HiBlock ecosystem (NFT marketplace).
• SandboxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization in HiBlock ecosystem (metaverse/gaming platform).
• SeiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization in HiBlock ecosystem (blockchain).
• Aurora LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner organization with mentor Charlie Bussat (Head of Marketing) leading blockchain dApp initiatives.
• AvaLaunchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner organization in HiBlock ecosystem (launchpad).
• CoinQ ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation & Application Summit with Mega Matrix Inc.
• Mega Matrix Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASDAQ-listed company (NASDAQ: MPU) co-hosting Global Web3 Ecosystem Summit with CoinQ Exchange and VITAKING.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SOSV / HAX: SOSV runs multiple vertical accelerator programs including HAX (hardware) and crypto/blockchain tracks, pairing deep-tech founders with mentor networks and follow-on capital. Compares directly to HiBlock on structure (multi-cycle cohort accelerator, mentor-led, demo days) and on enterprise partner networks across exchanges and corporates.
• Delphi Labs (Delphi Digital): Delphi Labs operates incubation programs and venture funds for early-stage Web3/crypto founders, providing mentorship, token design support, and investor intros. Overlaps with HiBlock in target founder segments and access to investor networks, and serves a comparable Asian/global Web3 deal flow.
• Outlier Ventures: A Web3-native accelerator and venture builder running multi-cohort programs for token-based startups with deep partner ecosystems across exchanges and protocols. Operates in the same founder/mentor/investor value chain as HiBlock and competes directly for Web3 deal flow, particularly across European hubs.
• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global startup accelerator and venture investor running vertical programs across Web3, fintech, AI, and brand. Already named as a HiBlock partner via Senior Director Jie Lun Ong and is the closest direct competitor — both operate multi-vertical corporate accelerator programs with corporate partner networks and follow-on venture capital.
• LongHash Ventures: Singapore-based Web3-focused accelerator and venture fund running cohort programs and offering token launch support, mentorship, and partner introductions. Direct competitor for Asia-headquartered Web3 founders and shared event circuit (TOKEN2049, Consensus, Asia-side Web3 summits).
• Binance Labs (BNB Chain Incubation Alliance): Binance Labs runs the BNB Incubation Alliance, a Web3-focused accelerator explicitly cited by HiBlock as a partner/competitor event. Both target Web3 founders with token-incentivized programming and access to exchange/launchpad distribution, making Binance Labs the most capital-heavy direct peer in HiBlock's orbit.
• Draper Dragon: Asia-headquartered crypto and deep-tech venture fund and accelerator with programs supporting token-based startups across China, U.S., and broader Asia. Named as a HiBlock ecosystem partner, but also runs competing cohort programs and demo days that target the same Web3 founder pool, particularly across Greater China and Southeast Asia.

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: One of the largest global accelerator operators with programs including crypto/blockchain and Web3 tracks. Unlike HiBlock's narrow Web3/AI focus, Techstars is a broad incumbent running dozens of verticals, but competes for the same Web3 founder cohort via mentorship, demo days, and investor networks.
• Y Combinator: The largest and most reputable global tech accelerator, increasingly hosting Web3, AI, and fintech founders through its biannual batches. While not Web3-specialized, Y Combinator competes for the highest-quality founder mindshare and sets a benchmark that HiBlock and other vertical accelerators must differentiate against.

Emerging players

• Web3.com / VentureCaps (Filecoin/Web3 Foundation programs): Web3-focused accelerator-style platforms building founder/onboarding tooling for Web3 builders with cohort and grant programming. Emergent player in the same vertical as HiBlock, overlapping on startup recruitment, ecosystem education, and event-led GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Hi__Blockchain
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hiblock/playlists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hi-block

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments6 records

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