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Register for Investor Hours 2025:

Where Innovation Meets Investment

 
Picture yourself in the heart of the action! Investor Hours, is taking place on Thursday, 6th March at the Kanda Myojin Shrine as part of the GFTN Forum, Japan from 4-6PM.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to encourage investors to invest and to enable founders to raise capital. Join us to create connections, spark collaborations, and fuel your business (or investor) dreams.

As part of a global series, Investor Hours 2024 has brought together over 160 investors across 3 days to build new meaningful connections. Join us and be part of Investor Hours 2025!

By Invite Only

Date

6th March 2025

Time

4 - 6 pm

Venue

Kanda Myojin Shrine

Investor Hours - Where Innovation Meets Investment

'Investor Hours' is taking place at the Kanda Myojin Shrine as part of the GFTN Forum, Japan this year!  Our mission is simple yet powerful: to encourage investors to invest and founders to secure capital. Join us to create connections, spark collaborations, and fuel your business (or investor) dreams.

By Invite Only

Date     

6th March 2025

Time

2 - 5 PM

Venue

Investor's Lounge, Japan FinTech Fetsival

Investor Hours - Where Innovation Meets Investment

'Investor Hours' is taking place at the Investor's Lounge of the Japan FinTech Festival this year!  Our mission is simple yet powerful: to encourage investors to invest and founders to secure capital. Join us to create connections, spark collaborations, and fuel your business (or investor) dreams.

Elevandi Japan

Elevandi Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the not-for-profit global FinTech ecosystem builder Elevandi, is playing a strategic role in developing and accelerating the Japanese and North East Asian FinTech ecosystem; promoting Japan's advancement in critical technologies, and connecting Japan with Elevandi's fast-developing global network of initiatives.

  Fundraising Masterclass

GFTN Forum Japan: Mastering Series A Fundraising

 
Join us for an insightful masterclass session at the GFTN Forum (previously known as Japan Fintech Festival) on March 6th 2025, from 2PM to 3PM, designed for founders and investors looking to navigate the journey to Series A funding.
 

Session Highlights

  • ​​Funding Data and Insights: Discover key trends and valuable data to understand today’s fundraising landscape.

  • ​​Mastering Negotiation Essentials: Gain insights into negotiation tips and best practices

  • ​​Audit Strategies for Success: Learn how to effectively manage audits in regulated industries

  • ​​Essential Tools for Success: Wrap up with a presentation from Carta on the resources and tools you need to elevate your fundraising strategy.

This masterclass is your opportunity to deepen your understanding of the fundraising process and equip yourself with the knowledge to secure your next round of investment. Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry leaders and enhance your fundraising journey!

What’s happening at Investor Hours?

1:1 Investor Pitch Tables

For Founders

Reserve an opportunity to pitch your startup directly to an investor. You will receive notifications when investors have expressed interest in meeting you, ensuring meaningful conversations.

For Investors

Secure your spot to listen to founder pitches. Prior to the event, you will receive a list of founder registrations and will have the opportunity to select the founders you would like to meet.

Networking Power Mixer

Open session: 
  • Come network at our open networking space at Investor’s Lounge

  • Meet with founders, angel investors, industry leaders, ecosystem players, and a diverse array of industry stakeholders.

LPxGP Connect

  • Invite-only session for general partners and limited partners (Fund of Funds, Family Offices, Institutions etc.). 

  • Network with Industry Leaders: Build relationships with influential GPs and LPs.

  • Explore Investment Opportunities: Discover new avenues for collaboration and investment.

  • Gain Insights: Participate in discussions that shape the future of venture capital and private equity.

Why be a part of Investor Hours?

JFF Investor Hours (1)

 Founders

Networking power
Discover opportunities through conversations. Build
relationships that can change your business path.

Fundraising possibilities
Pitch your innovative ideas to leading investors in the region.

Showcase your startup
Increase your visibility. All investors who have been approved to participate will receive the complete list of founder registrations.

JFF Investor Hours

Investors

Expand your network
Connect with LPs, fellow investors and ambitious
founders.

Enhance your dealflow
Access the complete list of registered founders along
with their pitch decks, uncovering potential investment opportunities.

Support the community
Offer valuable advice & mentorship to founders.

The 2nd Edition of Investor Hours 2024 at Singapore FinTech Festival was a huge success....

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