HONG KONG, September 9th, 2025 – Brinc, a global leader in venture acceleration and corporate innovation, announced the strategic acquisition of OG Club, a prominent decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on Web3 innovation and entrepreneurship.
The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Brinc’s expansion of its digital assets ecosystem. In 2024 Brinc announced its Token Advisory arm with the launch of Ignit3 to sit alongside its Web3 accelerators.
Brinc is set to rebrand OG Club’s Community as the VentureVerse community.
VentureVerse, a AI Venture Capital OS, is building the digital infrastructure for entrepreneurship, with AI apps and agents designed to accelerate the founder journey across the venture lifecycle. VentureVerse’s aim is to democratize and support founders around the world to start & scale game changing businesses.
The collaboration brings together Brinc’s decade-long expertise in accelerating over 1,250 startups globally with OG Club’s vibrant community of 25,000+ and 10,000+ wallet holders across 10 countries. OG Club also publishes an influential newsletter network reaching 100+ publications.
Transforming Web3 Community Engagement
OG Club has established itself as a significant community in the Web3 ecosystem having organized more than 300 events around the world and built strong connections with 100+ Web3 companies.
The organization’s expertise in hosting community-focused events at major Web3 gatherings worldwide aligns perfectly with Brinc & VentureVerse’s mission to empower game-changing entrepreneurs.
“This acquisition represents a pivotal moment in our journey to create the most comprehensive Web3 ecosystem for startups, investors, and innovators,” said Manav Gupta, Founder and CEO of Brinc. “OG Club’s proven track record in community building and ecosystem development, combined with our global accelerator network and digital assets platform, will create unprecedented opportunities for Web3 entrepreneurs worldwide. VentureVerse will become the nexus where innovation meets investment, powered by real utility through our upcoming token economy.”
OG Club Leadership, commented: “Joining forces with Brinc opens incredible possibilities for our community and the broader Web3 ecosystem. Our shared vision of democratizing access to innovation and creating inclusive opportunities for builders worldwide makes this collaboration a natural fit. We’re excited to leverage Brinc’s global network and resources to amplify our impact and drive meaningful growth in the decentralized future.
Building the Future with VentureVerse
The newly branded VentureVerse platform represents Brinc’s vision for the future of venture collaboration, combining community engagement with cutting-edge AI tools and blockchain technology. The platform will serve as an all-in-one ecosystem where startups can access funding, mentorship, and resources while investors discover high-quality deal flow through AI-powered insights.
Powered by VentureVerse Token (VXV)
Central to the VentureVerse ecosystem is the upcoming utility token asset that will enable seamless access to upcoming AI apps and agents for founders and investors. The token powers rewards, payments, and governance across the platform, fostering collaboration between startups, mentors, and investors.
“The integration of OG Club’s community expertise with our upcoming token economy creates a powerful flywheel effect,” noted Manav Gupta. “We’re not just building another platform – we’re creating a comprehensive ecosystem where every interaction, from mentorship to investment, is rewarded and incentivized through blockchain technology.”
Industry Impact and Future Vision
This acquisition comes as Brinc continues to expand its Web3 presence, having secured $30 million in funding for their Series B led by Animoca Brands and launched multiple blockchain-focused accelerator programs. The company has accelerated over 1,250 startups with a combined market capitalization exceeding $1.6 billion.
The Web3 industry has seen significant growth in community-driven platforms and ecosystem development, with companies recognizing the importance of strong communities in driving adoption and innovation. By combining OG Club’s community expertise with Brinc’s accelerator capabilities, VentureVerse is positioned to become a leading platform in the Web3 venture ecosystem.
About Brinc
Founded in 2014, Brinc is a global venture accelerator empowering startups with funding, mentorship, and tools to innovate across industries including climate tech, Web3, healthcare, artificial intelligence, and IoT. Operating programs across seven countries, Brinc has supported over 1,250 companies and maintains partnerships with leading corporations and investors worldwide. The company’s VentureVerse platform, powered by a utility token, represents the next generation of venture collaboration tools for founders, investors & mentors.
About OG Club
OG Club is the world’s premier Web3 DAO, pioneering the social approach to blockchain adoption that traditional educators couldn’t achieve. Through curated community experiences and events, the organization created the largest social gateway to Web3. Their 25,000+ global community members discovered blockchain through connection, not complexity. Led by founders Siv Souvam, Subhendu Panigrahi, Amit Kumar, Prajnyasis Biswal, and Abhisekh KumarSahoo, OG Club has hosted 300+ transformative events around the world and built strategic partnerships with 100+ organizations. They publish an influential newsletter network reaching 100+ publications.
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