The Stellar Development Foundation announced a new Matching Fund track within its Enterprise Fund to co-invest up to $500K alongside lead investors in early-stage companies building on Stellar. The fund targets pre-Series B startups globally, particularly in emerging markets, with expedited processing and a one-year integration timeline.
The Stellar Development Foundation expanded its Enterprise Fund with a new Matching Fund designed to accelerate investment in early-stage companies (pre-Series B) building on Stellar. The Matching Fund will match up to $500K in capital from lead investors, with a minimum check size of $200K, while the original Enterprise Fund shifts focus to later-stage investments through Series E. To qualify, companies must secure a lead investor, submit a one-page Stellar integration scope for completion within one year, and pass SDF screening. The initiative addresses capital access gaps in emerging markets where venture ecosystems are underdeveloped and blockchain expertise is limited, supporting SDF's mission of equitable financial infrastructure access.
