Neural Networking: VC-Startup Speed-Dating
🚀 Get ready for the ultimate AI-first startup speed-dating event! Join us during Singapore AI Week for an electrifying evening of Neural Networking, where cutting-edge AI startups meet top-tier venture capitalists in a high-energy, curated matchmaking experience. Co-hosted by Antler, Kadan Capital, and HubSpot for Startups, this exclusive event is your chance to pitch, connect, and spark game-changing partnerships.
📅 When & Where
Date: Thursday, 19 June 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue: Antler Office Space, Singapore
Event Type: Invite-only, in-person
💡 What’s in it for Startups?
Pitch to Top VCs: Meet 20+ leading investors in rapid-fire, one-on-one sessions designed to showcase your AI-first startup (Seed to Series A, <S$1M ARR).
Curated Matches: Our tailored matching methodology ensures you connect with VCs aligned with your vision and funding needs.
HubSpot for Startups Perks: Unlock up to 75% off HubSpot For Startups Program and get free 3 months of Perplexity Enterprise Pro Trial when you sign up for our program here!
Event is only for HubSpot For Startups Program users (free user, no payment required) !
🔥 Participating VCs
Antler - Eugene Teo
Appworks - Angeline Jeng
Beenext - Jeremy Soh
East Ventures - Malavika Tandon
Genting Ventures - Jozua Pung
Gentree Fund - Donavan Tan
Gharage - Chun Weng Boey
Hive Ventures - Nicolas Lye
iGlobe Partners - Adalyn Yeap
Integra Partners - Jennie Kosasih
January Capital - Joshua Lim
Jungle Ventures - Kenneth Liu
Kadan Capital - Wayne Wee
Korea Investment Partners - Harry Zhang
Meet Ventures - Terrence Hoon
Monk’s Hill Ventures - Arun Pai
Peak XV Partners - Jevyn Ong
Qualgro Partners - Ryan Lim
SBI Ven Capital - Rinko Kawamoto
Tenity - Zhenzhen Ong
Tin Men Capital - Alexa Foo
TNB Aura - Natalie Ng
Vertex Ventures - Benedict Tan
Plug & Play APAC - James Conde
🕒 Event Flow
6:00 PM: Arrival, Drinks & Mingling 🍹
6:30 PM: Opening Remarks, Speed-Dating Sessions (Two Rounds) - VC-Startup Pitch Sessions (5-7 mins each)
8:00 PM: Open Networking & Pizza Party 🍕
9:00 PM: Wrap-up
🎯 Who Should Apply?
We prioritise AI-first startups that are:
Stage: Pre-seed (with institutional funding) to Series A
Revenue: <S$1M ARR
Team: Led by technical co-founders with bold visions
📝 How to Join
First Step: Sign-up for HubSpot For Startups Program here (to unlock up to 75% discount, no payment required).
Fill up the event registration form in the event page with your HubSpot Hub ID. (Only submission with Hub IDs will be approved for the event).
About Antler Southeast Asia
Antler is the investor backing the world's most driven founders, from day zero to greatness. As the most active early-stage VC globally, Antler has invested in more than 1,000 startups across 30 cities worldwide including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia in Southeast Asia. Antler's global community backs people from the beginning with co-founder matching, deep business validation, and pre-seed capital. Besides being the earliest backer for startups, Antler is also a long-term capital partner that provides expansion support and scale-up funding to breakout companies from Series A onwards.