dAGI Accelerator Investment Program

Delphi Labs operates an investment-focused accelerator program providing capital to Web3 startups building decentralized AI components and on-chain market mechanisms. The program combines direct funding with comprehensive infrastructure support to accelerate startup development.

Investment Structure

The 8-week accelerator accepts 8 teams per cohort with no equity taken and no fees charged. Qualifying teams can receive up to $500,000 in funding to accelerate their development. This non-dilutive capital enables startups to focus on product development and market validation without sacrificing ownership.

Compute Resources

Beyond cash investment, the program provides $200,000 in compute resources specifically for AI/ML workloads, enabling teams to train models and run experiments without infrastructure constraints. This infrastructure support reduces the capital burn rate for AI-focused startups significantly.

Investor Network Access

The accelerator concludes with demo day (May 21-23) where graduates gain access to tier-1 venture capitalists from Delphi's extensive network. The program facilitates warm introductions to potential follow-on investors, positioning teams for successful Series A raises post-program.

Ideal Investment Candidates

Delphi Labs seeks driven founders with a strong mission to build an AI-based economy. Ideal applicants possess technical backgrounds in AI/ML research or engineering, or distinctive market perspectives that provide unique insights. The program values conviction and looks for founders with strong opinions about how the future of decentralized AI should unfold. Teams should be building decentralized AI components or on-chain market mechanisms that leverage AI capabilities.

Program Timeline

Applications are accepted during defined windows (Feb 20 - Mar 26), followed by evaluation period (Mar 20 - May 30) and program execution (Mar 31 - May 21). The structured approach ensures teams receive focused attention and support throughout their accelerator journey.