Investor Hours at GFTN Forum Japan 2025: Founders Registration

​The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) Forum (previously known as Japan Fintech Festival) is your gateway to Japan's fintech ecosystem. Last year, over 4000 attendees from 52 countries joined us to shape the future of fintech, deeptech and infrastructure innovation.

​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.

​Now, it's your turn to make impactful connections at Investor Hours 2025 - a focused platform for founders and investors to meet, network and collaborate.

​What's happening at Investor Hours 2025?

• ​Insights

  • ​Staying Ahead: Equipping you with insights that matter

  • ​Knowledge drives decisions. This segment focuses on delivering data-backed insights and educational opportunities for investors and founders alike

    • ​Fundraising Masterclass: Equipping startups with the tools and frameworks they need to secure funding and grow confidently

    • ​Register your interest here
      

• ​Connections

  • ​Building Bridges: Matchmaking for the future

  • ​Creating meaningful relationships takes intention. This segment combines mentorship, curated matchmaking and discussions to build connections that go beyond the surface

    • ​Matchmaking: Purposeful pairings to align interests and foster collaborations

    • ​Register your interest here
      

• ​Spotlight

  • ​Showcasing excellence: Founders, funds and the future

  • ​​​From the stage to your next big partnership, this is where innovation shines. This segment showcases inspiring leaders and ventures shaping the future of industries

    • ​Founder Spotlight: A platform for founders to tell their stories, vision and connect with the right investors

    • ​GP/LP Spotlight: Showcasing investors that are actively shaping the future of private markets

​Why be a part of Investor Hours 2025?

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

• ​Fundraising possibilities: Pitch your ideas to leading investors in the region. Get the backing to grow your venture.

• ​Showcase your startup: Increase your visibility – all investors who have been approved to participate will receive the complete list of founder registrations.

​Your next steps

​Sign up now to express your interest, and we'll share more details as they're finalised.

​If you are an investor, sign up here instead.