The Pump.fun platform launched its investment arm, Pump Fund, to support early-stage projects. The fund’s first initiative is the Build in Public hackathon with a $3 M total budget. Organizers plan to fund 12 teams, offering an alternative to traditional venture deals.
Participation Terms
Each of the 12 winners will receive $250 000 at a $10 M project valuation. Beyond the capital, developers can consult with the founders of Pump.fun. Projects from any direction or vertical are eligible, including those not directly related to the crypto space.
Teams must issue their own token and hold at least 10% of its supply. Organizers name publicity as the key condition. Startups need to share their work process on X, build a community, and host live streams on the Pump.fun website.
Selection Criteria
When evaluating projects, priority goes to organic growth and real product metrics rather than founder connections. Platform representatives state that this approach lets the market and users independently determine the potential of ideas through early token investments.
Applications via the official form are open until February 18, 2026. The first winners will be announced within 30 days of the selection start. Further news regarding the hackathon results will be published on the dedicated Pump Spotlight account.
In its first two years, the Pump.fun platform enabled the launch of over 14 M tokens. During this period, project revenue exceeded $1 B. Launching its own fund should strengthen the ecosystem by attracting long-term projects.
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