Stanford, USA – February 16, 2025 – Taisu Ventures is pleased to share insights from the 11th Stanford TreeHacks 2025, one of the largest and most prestigious college hackathons in the U.S. The event brought together talented participants who showcased innovative ideas in Web3 and blockchain technology, highlighting the growing interest and progress in the field.
Taisu Ventures was honored to be the title sponsor alongside Google, OpenAI, and Tesla, reinforcing our commitment to fostering the next generation of Web3 pioneers. Managing Partner Takashi Hayashida and Raphael Ng from the Investment Team represented Taisu Ventures at the event.
As part of its commitment to fostering Web3 innovation, Taisu Ventures and our portfolio companies Deeper Network and NGRAVE sponsored three awards:
Most Promising Web3 Project → Winner: Watchdog AI
Recognized for its strong innovation and technical execution, contributing to the advancement of Web3.
NextGen Web3 Security Award → Winner: CipherShield
Acknowledged for developing advanced security solutions to enhance decentralized ecosystems.
Web3 for Good Award → Winner: The Giving Tree
Recognized for leveraging blockchain technology to drive real world social impact.
Taisu Ventures congratulates all the winners and participants for their impressive contributions to the Web3 space.
TreeHacks 2025 received an impressive 12,000+ applications. Out of those, 1,000 builders and over 200 projects made it to the final stage. More than 20 teams focused on Web3 innovations, showcasing just how rapidly the blockchain space is evolving.
The event demonstrated a high level of creativity and technical skill, reflecting the participants’ strong dedication and innovative approach. TreeHacks underscored the accelerating pace of Web3 development.
Taisu Ventures was also joined by several portfolio company leaders, who shared their expertise on Web3 innovation, security, and decentralized ecosystems::
Cooper – Movement Labs
Benson – Nubila
Jack – Aspecta
Leanid – Network3
Kaimin – SONEX
Their insights provided valuable real-world perspectives, helping participants better understand the challenges and opportunities in Web3 development.
Taisu Ventures extends its gratitude to the Stanford TreeHacks team for their efforts in organizing such a successful and impactful event. Their commitment and dedication were evident throughout, playing a key role in fostering innovation and inspiring the next generation of blockchain pioneers..
A special acknowledgment also goes to all the participants. for their energy, curiosity, and dedication to advancing the Web3 ecosystem. Their contributions are shaping the future of the space, and Taisu Ventures looks forward to supporting and collaborating with these emerging talents.
The excitement from TreeHacks will stay with us for a long time. Until next time, let’s keep innovating!
