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Calling JAPAC Startup Founders

Join the Virtual
VC & Startup Speed Networking Event 🚀

Are you an AI startup gearing up to raise in the next six months? Skip the cold outreach and pitch directly to top JAPAC investors who get your vision.

Our virtual VC & Startup Speed Networking is designed for AI ventures ready to connect with active investors in the region. In a series of curated 1:1 meetings, you’ll meet VCs aligned with your sector - have meaningful conversations that could lead to your next raise.

 

🚀 Apply now & get your AI startup in front of the right investors! Plus, all registrants will get a FREE ticket to Echelon Singapore 2025.

24 April 2025 @ 10:30am IST | 1pm SGT | 3pm AEST

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About the Session

Get ready for a high-energy virtual networking event designed to connect promising startups with top-tier venture capitalists.

This is your opportunity to pitch directly to investors actively looking for their next big investment. We leverage AI-powered matching to ensure you meet VCs aligned with your industry, stage, and funding needs.

 

How does the virtual VC & Startup Speed Networking event work?

Each startup will get to meet at least two VCs that are attending the virtual VC & Startup Speed Networking session. 

You will get 10 minutes of virtual meeting time with the VCs that have been selected to meet your startup! 

 

Why Join

✅ Curated Investor Matches – Meet VCs who are actually interested in your space.
✅ Efficiency at Its Best – Skip the cold outreach and get right into meaningful conversations.
✅ Exclusive Access – Connect with investors who may not be reachable otherwise.
✅ Pitch & Get Funded – Perfect your pitch and take a step closer to securing your next round.

 

Event Timeline

📌 Application Deadline – Now to 16 April 2025 (closing date). 
📌Shortlisted Startups will receive their confirmation email with instructions and details on which VCs they will be meeting by 17 April 2025.
📌 Virtual Event Day – 24 April 2025.
📌 Follow-Ups & Next Steps – Join our regional pitching competition: Emerging AI happening in May!

 

🎁 If you're not ready to pitch, fear not - you can still register to receive a fundraising toolkit. 

Submit Your Pitch

Step 1 : Create a free account through HubSpot for Startups program here (no purchase required & no credit-card needed) 

Step 2 : Fill out this Application form below. You will need to submit a pitch deck & answer a few questions about your business. Remember, you won't be considered for the virtual VC & Startup Speed Networking event unless you are a member of the HubSpot for Startups program.

We welcome startup founders building AI startups to register for this networking event. You must be a Pre Seed or Seed AI Startup or early-stage of fundraising based in JAPAC in order to apply.

Simply follow the steps outlined below. We will be selecting a total of 30-45 Startups for the virtual VC & Startup Speed Networking session.

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