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Register for Investor Hours 2026:

Where Innovation Meets Investment

 

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

As part of a global series, Investor Hours 2024 brought together over 160 investors across 3 days to build new meaningful connections. We hope you’ll join us for Investor Hours 2026!

 

By Invite Only

Date

6th March 2025

Time

9:00 AM - 12:00 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

 
The masterclass session was held on March 6th, 2025, at the GFTN Forum (formerly known as the Japan Fintech Festival). It was specifically designed for founders and investors seeking 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! Register your interest to join us in 2026!

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?

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 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.

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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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2025 Japan Investor Attendees

Hitachi Limited

Monex Climate Impact

MUFG Innovation Partners

Sony Innovation Fund 

MPower Partners

 

KUBE VC

Antler Japan

Saison Capital

Citi 

Techstars

 

 

 

Hitachi Limited
Monex Climate Impact
MUFG Innovation Partners
Sony Innovation Fund
MPower Partners
KUBE VC
Antler Japan
Saison Capital 
Citi
Techstars
Lighthouse Canton
Prospect Innovation
Kadan Capital
1982 Ventures
The University of Tokyo Edge Capital

AFG Partners



 

 

 

 

Pegatron VC

Tenity
Shizen Capital
Cento Ventures
January Capital
Leo Capital 
Eight Roads
OM Venture Capital
DNA Capital
Saltagen Ventures
Colopl Next Inc
Inventum Ventures
White Star Capital
Striders Global Investment Pte Ltd
Asu Capital Partners


and many more!