- [](https://www.hubspot.com/startups) - [](https://draperstartuphouse.com/) - [](https://www.qapita.com/) - [](https://trihillcapital.com/) - [](https://www.beenext.com/) - [](https://www.beyondvp.com/) Startup Founders are Invited # Pitch Perfect: Pitch to VCs & Get Live Feedback Join HubSpot and our VC guests for a live session where startup founders like you, can take the stage to pitch your innovative ideas to a panel of seasoned investors!  __27 February 2025 @ 11am IST | 1:30pm SGT | 4:30pm AEST__ __🎁__ Registrants will also __get access to freebies__ from HubSpot - including 40 pitch decks from Unicorns, pitch deck templates and a database of VCs ready to invest. [Register to Attend](https://offers.hubspot.com#register) Get Your Pitch Perfect Freebies  Menu Scroll Left Scroll Right - [About the Session](https://offers.hubspot.com#overview) - [Meet the Speakers](https://offers.hubspot.com#speaker) - [Register to Attend](https://offers.hubspot.com#register) ## About the Session Back due to popular demand! Join HubSpot for Startups and our VC guests, for the first 2025 session of our APAC Pitch Perfect series!   During this live session we will select three to four dynamic entrepreneurs to showcase their startup pitches and receive real-time insights from our panel of prominent investors from Trihill Capital, Beenext and Beyond Venture Partners. Selected founders will have time to present their business models, market strategies, and unique value propositions, to our panel of venture capitalists. Our VC guests will then give the founder live feedback to help refine their pitches and gain invaluable advice to elevate their businesses. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, don’t miss this chance to witness the art of pitching and the power of feedback in action! ### Who is this Webinar for? - Startup founders that are looking to __fundraise in the next three to six months. 💰__ - Startup founders keen to hear the __best practices, techniques and major pitfalls of pitching. 📚__   ### Learning Objectives - __Enhance Pitch Clarity and Impact:__ Founders will learn to articulate their business model and value proposition more clearly, ensuring that key information resonates with potential investors. - __Receive Constructive Feedback:__ Founders will engage with VC partners to receive targeted feedback on their pitch presentation style, content, and engagement strategies, enabling them to refine their approach for future pitches. - __Understand Investor Expectations:__ Founders will gain insights into what venture capitalists prioritize when evaluating pitches, including market potential, scalability, and team dynamics, helping them align their presentations with investor interests. ### Agenda - __5 mins:__ Introduction on the HubSpot for Startups Program by Gwenllian Ching, Head of HubSpot For Startups (JAPAC) - __5 mins:__ Opening remarks from Draper Startup House. - __5 mins:__ Opening remarks from Qapita. - __40 mins:__ Live pitching sessions with four selected startups, followed by feedback from our panel of investors. - __10 mins:__ HubSpot Fundraising portal replicator demo by Gwenlilian Ching. - __10 mins:__ Q+A ### 🎁 What are the Pitch Perfect Freebies? Unlock your startup’s potential with 40 pitch decks from unicorns, customizable templates, and access to a powerful database of APAC VCs eager to invest! Get the insider resources you need to perfect your pitch and secure funding.  __Our pitch perfect freebies include:__ - 40 Pitch Decks from Unicorns *(including AirBnB/ LinkedIn/ Coinbase/ Canva/ Youtube/ WeWork etc.)* - List of 250+ APAC Investors ready to invest - Pitch Decks Templates __How can you access the freebies?__  __Step 1 :__ Simply sign up to the [HubSpot for Startups program here](https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=cTqCfQeRZaG2&program=startups) (no purchase required). __Step 2:__ Fill out the registration form below. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access the freebies.   ## 📣 Would You Like to Present Live to VCs? Are you a startup founder looking for help on how you can improve your live pitch? Are you brave enough to get live feedback? We welcome startup founders to pre-submit their elevator pitch to be discussed live during this session. We will select between three to four founders to join the session and present live to our VCs. If you are not selected this round, worry not, we are running the next session soon! ### How can you take part? __Step 1 :__ Simply sign up to the [HubSpot for Startups program here](https://app.hubspot.com/signup-hubspot/hubspot-for-startups?partner-code=cTqCfQeRZaG2&program=entrepreneur) (no purchase required). __Step 2 :__ Fill out the registration form below. You will receive an email with a link to submit your pitch. Remember, you won't be considered for live pitching unless you are a member of the HubSpot for Startups program. You will be required to submit your pitch deck outlining who you are as a founder, your startup, and the problem you are trying to solve. __Before submitting your pitch decks, please note, those selected must be willing to present your pitch during a live webinar. The session will also be distributed via our website and LinkedIn page.__   ## Meet the Speakers  ## Oliver - Investments @ Trihill Capital Oliver is a part of the Investments team at Trihill Capital, where he is responsible for deal sourcing, screening, and portfolio management. Prior to joining Trihill Capital, he made significant contributions as a member of the Strategy and Operations team at Kitajaga, a division of Kitabisa. Additionally, Oliver gained valuable experience working as a Project Consultant for the Giving Back Program at Boston Consulting Group, where he demonstrated his expertise in aiding impactful initiatives. His diverse background and expertise in both strategic and operational aspects make him a valuable asset to the investments team at Trihill Capital.    ## Jeremy Soh - VP @ Beenext Jeremy is a seasoned venture capital professional currently serving as Vice President at BEENEXT, an early stage venture investment firm supporting founders across Southeast Asia, India, and Japan. He has previously worked at Qualgro Partners and Philips Ventures. Jeremy is currently mentoring and advising social enterprises through Bridges for Enterprise, a non-profit organisation which supports early stage social entrepreneurs in the developing world.  ## Darshan Sanghvi - Co-Founder @ Beyond Venture Partners Darshan is a co-founder of Beyond Venture Partners. He specializes in cross-border collaborations of companies and investments between India, South East Asia, and the Middle East. He also provides advisory on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, venture capital, and corporate restructuring to Indian and multinational corporations, entrepreneurs, family offices, and investment funds. Darshan has industry experience in aerospace & defense, financial services, energy, natural resources, manufacturing, infrastructure, software, and information technology.  ## Prahlad Jaya - Growth Lead @ Qapita Jaya leads Growth at Qapita, enabling companies have clear oversight over equity and empowers employee ownership through its Platform, Equity Plan Design, Valuation and Financial Reporting solutions.   He is also the Founder of kurate, an active startup network in Singapore with 1000+ Founders and Investors. Jaya has hosted 40+ events since 2022 with key players in the ecosystem.    ## Gwen Ching - Head of HubSpot for Startups, JAPAC Gwenllian is the Head of Startups, APAC @ HubSpot. She spearheads all partnerships in APAC Market, covering India, SEA and AUNZ regions and works closely with early-stage to growth-stage startups on their sales, marketing, and customer growth efforts.  Prior to joining HubSpot, she had worked in TikTok to support SMB clienteles in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines Region as the first headcount of the team. She spent past 5 years in Startup Ecosystem where in both Private and Public Sector where her focus was on building a more vibrant startup ecosystem in Singapore and wider SEA Markets. ## Register to Attend *HubSpot will share the information you provide to us with Qapita, and Qapita will use your information to contact you about relevant content, products, and services. 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