PRIZE PRESENTED BY
Total Award: $200,000
Last year, eight standout startups took the stage, pitching innovative solutions shaping the future of programmable money.
The winner, Checker, went on to raise $8 million in seed funding and announced the milestone while at Stablecon EMEA 2026.
Come pitch live to VC’s in the stablecoin space.
- Get real-time feedback
- Win a mainstage spotlight
- And take home $200,000.00, provided by Rally Cap Ventures and Commerce Ventures*
Deadline for submissions July 14, 2026.
*Prize details
*The winner of the Stablecon Startup Competition will be eligible to be considered for investment commitments of up to $200,000 from participating venture capital partners, including Commerce Ventures and Rally Cap VC ($100,000 each). The competition is intended for early-stage, post-product, post-revenue companies demonstrating commercial traction and strong growth potential. Investments are expected to be structured using founder-friendly instruments, such as a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity), with final terms determined by the participating investors. All investments are subject to each investor's standard evaluation, due diligence, internal approval processes, and final documentation requirements. Participation in, or winning, the competition does not guarantee receipt of an investment. Investment decisions remain solely at the discretion of the participating investors.
Meet the Judges
Hayden Simmons
GP
Rally Cap VC
Rob Haddick
General Partner
Dragonfly Capital
Vivek Krishnamurthy
Partner
Commerce Ventures
Chuk Okpalugo
Host
Money Code
This year's competition could be the next launchpad for the industry's breakout company.
The TL;DR
How it works:
Eight startups will each have 3 min to pitch, and then face our judges for 3 minutes of questions. At the end of the pitch, there will be a live deliberation. The winner will be announced and awarded by our panel of judges and partners on the Mainstage.
Where & When:
Stablecon, Washington, DC, September 10, 2026
What to include in the deck:
- Your vision and mission
- Your product or service
- Your audience and how your product or service benefits them
- Your business model
- Information about your team structure (we take diversity seriously) Any key facts or figures that support your business
Parameters of competition:
Must be under 3 years old.
Must have raised under 5 million in capital.
Must be a qualifying company in the stablecoin and real-time payments space.
Must be able to attend Stablecon on September 10, 2026 in person
Submission Acceptance:
We will respond to all who apply, regardless of whether or not we’re moving forward with your application.
We will respond to your application no later than August 20, 2026.
Receiving a response:
All shortlisted startups (finalists) will be invited to pitch live at Stablecon in Washington DC on September 10, 2026.
Startups will be given 3 minutes to pitch their product or service and our judging panel will have 3 minutes to ask questions. Each startup will get a score and at the end of the pitches, the final decision is made: who will be the 2026 winner of the Stable Launch Competition?