Investor Hours

By Approval Only

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower investors and founders in their investment and fundraising journey. We gather to create connections, spark collaborations, fuel business, and investment growth.

Investors and startups from across the world convene at Investor Hours for fundraising, investment, collaboration, and market expansion opportunities.

Investor Hours welcomes startups from pre-seed to series C, and investors including venture capital, venture debt, family offices, and angel network leads. The program is sector-agnostic.

Date	25 - 27 February 2026
Time	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Venue	Bellesalle Tokyo-Nohonbashi, B2 (Investor Lounge)
Agenda	1-1 Investor Pitch Tables \| LPxGP Connect (By approval only) \| Networking Power Mixer \| Investor Hours Office Hours

What’s happening at Investor Hours?

1:1 Investor Pitch Tables

For Founders
Reserve your opportunity to pitch to investors directly. Matchmaking will be curated based on investor mandate and indicated interest. Each session is kept concise for you to maximize your opportunity to meet investors over 3 days.
For Investors
Share with us your investment preferences, review our curation of startups, indicate your interests, and meet the founders at Investor Hours.
Networking Power Mixer

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.).
Investor Hours Office Hours

Curated, one-hour small group sessions connecting startups, investors, and corporates for deep, interactive discussions, Hosted by selected speakers, these sessions extend thought leadership into a more personal format, offering practical insights on scaling, fundraising, and global investment trends.

Why be a part of Investor Hours?

Founders

Network
Build relationships with investors from across the world for collaboration opportunities.

Raise
Fundraise with curated investors with aligned interest and investment mandate.

Showcase
Be part of the Investor Hours list to showcase your company to all investors participating in Investor Hours. Leverage the exposure GFTN will provide in other founder-focused programs.
Investors

Enhance
Enhance your deal flow with companies from across the world with strategic curation and concise sessions to maximize the meetings.

Access
Meet founders from emerging startup markets and more, including EMEA, Japan, Korea, and more.

Support
Contribute to founders in their journey by providing feedback, mentorship and collaboration opportunities.

Investor Hours FAQs

How does the matching process work?

Participants submit relevant information during registration (e.g., stage, sector, investment mandate, areas of interest). Our team will review submissions and curate matches manually based on alignment, availability, and mutual interest to ensure higher-quality meetings.

The GFTN app is used only for event communications (e.g., programme updates, announcements, logistical information) and not used for matchmaking.

While Investor Hours aims to maximise relevance, meetings are not guaranteed and depend on mutual interest and capacity.

Download our GFTN App: Apple Store | Google Play Store

I downloaded the app, but I’m unable to start the matching process.

Matching is not done via the app. All matchmaking is curated manually by our team based on your registration details. The GFTN app is only for communications and event updates, and content will go live closer to the event.

Please email investorhour@gftn.com if you have questions.

What materials should founders prepare in advance?

Founders are typically expected to have:

A pitch deck (current or near-final)

Clear fundraising or partnership objectives

An understanding of target investors and markets

What support is provided to participants?

Depending on the edition, participants may receive:

Programme briefings and schedules

Access to curated sessions and meetings

Event-day coordination and onsite support

Post-event follow-up coordination (where applicable)

Do founders need to be actively fundraising to participate?

Active fundraising is encouraged but not mandatory. Founders may also participate to explore partnerships, market entry, or future capital raising.

Is there an application or review process?

Yes. Participation may be subject to review to ensure relevance, balance, and capacity constraints. This process may take up to 3 working days.

Will there be pre-event briefings or onboarding?

Yes, all participants will receive onboarding materials, programme guides, or briefing sessions ahead of the event.

How are no-shows or last-minute cancellations handled?

As a confirmed participant, your attendance is expected. Missing meetings without prior notice can undermine your credibility and reflect poorly not only on your company but also on the broader founder community. Investors value founders who follow through, reliability often leaves a stronger impression than the first pitch itself.

To support this, organisers work to minimise no-shows through regular confirmations and reminders. However, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. Should any last-minute changes occur, please inform us promptly by email at Investorhours@gftn.com so we can make the necessary arrangements.