Open Web Collective (OWC) is a venture capital fund and accelerator program focused on fostering innovation within the decentralized internet, or Web3. Backed by the NEAR Foundation, OWC's mission is to identify and support the most promising early-stage startups building on open protocols. They provide founders with essential resources including funding, mentorship from industry experts, and access to a broad ecosystem of partners and investors to help them build, launch, and scale their projects.