Building towards a more diverse Metaverse

We believe that the next generation of the Internet should be built by a more diverse* set of founders than the last. DVRSTY exists to help accelerate those founders in creating ambitious new companies within the Metaverse and Web3. We do this primarily by connecting them with capital, network and talent. The applications are open for the second edition of DVRSTY Office Hours.

DVRSTY Office Hours #2
Apply by April 10, 2023

What You’ll Get

The Office Hours is designed for founders currently starting their company and/ or raising their first capital. You’ll be given 20 minute private sessions with seasoned experts and investors. This is not a pitching opportunity but a safe environment to learn, ask tough questions and make valuable connections.

A virtual networking event for all applicants. 10 founders proceeding to the Office Hours will be announced here.

April 17th

DVRSTY Office Hours with selected 10 founders. Including founder’s networking session (virtual).

April 26th

10 selected founders are offered a (virtual) investor readiness workshop. You can book your slots in April.

May

10 founders will get a free pass to AWE USA. 20% off for ALL applicants (May 31 - June 2, 2023). Including a small travel stipend for five founders.

June

Three selected founders are invited to an investor dinner (TBD). Flights and hotels are covered.

June

 FAQs

    • Founding team must include at least one diverse women* founder

    • This is for founders at the beginning of their journey (from pre-launch to seed)

    • You have raised less than £1m so far

    • If pre-launch you must already have an MVP or a strong idea of what you want to build and be within 3-6 months of starting

    • The company should be based in Europe

    • You are company building under the broad definition of the Metaverse

    • includes adjacent areas incl. web3, realtime 3D, enterprise metaverse, spatial computing, AI

    • You shouldn’t be pure content or service-based business (eg. pure studios, agencies)

    • You need to be able to join the Office Hours by video call for the entirety of the scheduled time

    *by this we mean every woman, (including trans and non-binary) and from any background.

    • Simply fill in the application form by April 10th at midnight

    • Please complete all fields to the best of your ability

    • We will announce the participants at the virtual networking event on April 17th and send confirmation emails on April 19th. Please keep your calendars free for April 26th.

    • Spaces will be limited but if demand is strong we will arrange more sessions

    • We are considering open sourcing a list of all companies that are interested in being contacted in the future by other investors. We will ask for your permission if we do this.

    • Office hours will be held via video call, with each meeting lasting approx 20 mins

    • Each meeting will be private and consist of yourself (co-founders can join) and two of our investors/operators

    • Office hours should be constructive and the investor you meet may or may not want to follow up afterward

    • There is an opportunity to network with other founders after the private sessions

    • The sessions are not intended to be pitch sessions. You can use the 20 mins as you wish but we would suggest the following:

    1. Founder presents what they’re working on, with slides if preferred (3-5 mins)

    2. Founder comes prepared with 3 or 4 areas they want feedback/help on. Prepare specific questions beforehand. For example funding advice, feedback on product/market/idea, Go To Market etc (15 mins)

  • DVRSTY is a community-driven initiative, led by FOV Ventures, with the support of a growing number of partners including WiiT (Women In Immersive Tech) and XRDI.

    Virtual networking, investment readiness workshop & investor dinner is part of the WIIT Meta grant 2023.

    We have also partnered up with AWE to provide free passes to 15 founders to AWE USA, Santa Clara May 31 - June 2, 2023. All applicants will have a 20% coupon code.

    FOV Ventures is offering a travel stipend of €500 for up to 5 founders that want to go to AWE US.

Supporters Behind DVRSTY

DVRSTY is a community-driven initiative, led by FOV Ventures, with the support of a growing number of partners including WiiT (Women In Immersive Tech) and XRDI. Virtual networking and investment readiness workshop is part of the WIIT Meta grant 2023. We have also partnered with AWE to provide 15 founders with a free ticket for the upcoming AWE USA conference in Santa Clara, California. All applicants will have a 20% coupon code. If you’re an investor, operator or potential partner that would like to get involved then don’t hesitate to contact us.