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Are you going to SaaStr? Forum Ventures and Vouch are kicking off day two with an invite-only investor and founder breakfast, brought to you by our friends at CBRE. We’d love you to join us!

We’re always looking to foster new connections within the startup ecosystem and we figured why not do it over eggs and coffee? 

RSVP here by Monday, September 12th to save your seat! This event will be limited to 30 people so we can enjoy our coffees quietly before the mayhem of the conference starts.  

SaaStr Investor Breakfast

Calling all Early Stage B2B SaaS founders! Do you want to build a winning deck to impress investors and raise your next round of funding? General Partner at Forum, Jonah Midanik is hosting open office hours to provide live guidance and tips to founders on their pitch deck, including messaging effectiveness, visuals, and narrative. 

Register to hear insights and ask questions live, or submit your pre-seed or seed deck for the opportunity to be chosen for the live pitch deck tear-down/build-up and receive personalized advice. 

** this event is no longer accepting submissions

 is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups based in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. Founded in 2014, we’re on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. From our Studio, to Accelerator, to Pre-Seed programming, we have the resources and network to help founders navigate the early stages of their founder journey.

Forum is writing 80 cheques this year to early stage B2B SaaS founders. Does this sounds like you or someone you know?  

Forum Office Hours: Pitch Deck Tear Down / Build Up

Austin Startup Week and AFROTECH Conference are in full swing! To celebrate Austin's diverse and unique community of entrepreneurs, investors, movers and shakers - we're hosting After Hours.

Join Forum Ventures, in partnership with Brex, for our After Hours Cocktails!

Have a drink (or two) on us, network with other tech, with others in the tech space, and learn about the booming innovation in Austin! If you are playing an active role in the Austin startup ecosystem awesome, we can’t wait to meet you.

 Thursday, November 17th from 8:00 - 10:00 pm

 The Roosevelt Room Mezzanine: 307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States

 is the leading early-stage fund, program and community for B2B SaaS startups. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, New York City and Toronto, we're on a mission to make the B2B SaaS journey easier, more accessible and successful for early-stage founders through pre-seed and seed-stage funding, high touch programming, corporate perks and introductions, and an active SaaS community. 

 is a modern corporate card platform — loved by global and distributed teams, from startup to enterprise. They are on a mission to serve the next generation of business, building a first-of-its-kind solution to integrate the financial services and software growing businesses will need along their way.

ATX Start-Up Week After Hours

Forum Ventures and Free Agency are excited to host a holiday get-together of top tech professionals, founders, and startup leaders within the greater New York City ecosystem.

Forum is investing in 75+ SaaS companies this year.  

) -- Free Agency is a game-changer for top and emerging talent in tech, providing professionals with Hollywood-style representation for the first time ever. Put simply, they manage “the business end” of tech careers, helping their clients find and win top-of-market jobs in product, engineering, marketing, and design. Free Agency is backed by world-class investors, including Maveron, Resolute, Bloomberg Beta, NBA Champion Kevin Durant, and world-renowned DJ, Kygo.

Forum Ventures x Free Agency Holiday Party

Calling all Early Stage B2B SaaS founders! Do you want to build a winning deck to impress investors and raise your next round of funding? General Partner at Forum, Jonah Midanik is hosting a live pitch deck tear down where he will provide guidance and tips to 3 founders on their pitch deck effectiveness, including messaging, visuals, and narrative. 

If you have a pre-seed or seed pitch deck, apply below for the opportunity to have it deck reviewed, and register to hear insights and ask questions live. No deck? No problem! Tune in to hear tactical feedback that you can apply to your next pitch. 

Forum is writing 5 more cheques by the end of the year to early stage B2B SaaS founders. Does this sounds like you or someone you know?  

Forum Office Hours: Pitch Deck Tear Down / Build Up #2

Valuations at pre-seed and seed are shifting in real time, which is leading to a wide range as seen in recent data. It remains a topic of discussion among founders and early stage investors as everyone tries to figure out what is fair in this market. 

Join us for an in-person panel on the state of Pre-seed and Seed Valuations and predictions for H1 2023. Panelists will provide perspectives on the current market landscape, predictions for what this means for both founders and investors, and advice on how to navigate this challenging market. Our speakers join us from various fund sizes with on-the-ground insight to help both founders and investors be more informed and prepared in their next funding rounds.  

5:00- 6:00 - Networking + drinks + snacks

*Please note, AWS Lofts require all attendees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of vaccination. 

Forum Ventures: Pre-seed/ Seed State of the Market Panel


2023 is the year winning investor pitch decks! Are you ready to get started?

In this post-valentines day tear down workshop, we'll try not to break any hearts as Forum's General Partner, Jonah Midanik provides guidance and tips to 3 early-stage B2B SaaS founders on their pitch deck effectiveness, including messaging, visuals, and narrative. 

Forum is writing 75 checks this year to early stage B2B SaaS founders. Does this sounds like you or someone you know?  

Forum Office Hours: Pitch Deck Tear Down / Build Up #3

Join us for dinner and meet up with other Forum founders in your cohort!

Forum Founder's Dinner - NYC

Forum Founder's Dinner - SF

Join us for an interactive session on Customer Discovery with Forum Ventures Director of Community, Dani Pico, and Sales Executive at Recharge, Olivia Jarvis. This is an open session for SaaS founders to ask questions and receive feedback on their customer acquisition and identification strategies from someone who has been in your shoes. 

To say the enterprise SaaS landscape is shifting rapidly would be an understatement. At Forum, we are here to help early-stage founders navigate this shifting landscape, acquire customers, gain traction and increase their market share. 

 is a subscription commerce solution that has helped over 15,000 merchants launch and scale their subscription business. Be it a curated monthly box, recurring necessities or access to exclusive perks, Recharge powers billions of dollars in annual processing for 50 million consumers

Forum Office Hours: Founder Led Customer Discovery

Join us for an interactive session on GTM strategy and founder-led sales with Forum MD Bocar Dia. This is an open session for SaaS founders to ask questions and receive feedback on their sales and go-to-market strategies from someone who has been in your shoes. 

To say the enterprise SaaS landscape is shifting rapidly would be an understatement. At Forum, we are here to help early-stage founders navigate this shifting landscape and launch successful GTM strategies that will help them acquire customers, gain traction and increase their market share. 

Bocar is a thought leader within the GTM landscape, being a Sales Coach at the Harvard Business School, 

. He was an early employee at Hootsuite, starting as a sales rep, pre-revenue, leading multiple GTM teams throughout its growth to $150M+ ARR, 1500+ employees and ~$300M in funding. Since then, his roles have been to consistently build out new revenue growth engines from the ground up.

As Managing Director at Forum Ventures, Bocar supports 30+ early-stage founders each year on a 1:1 basis to establish their target customers, gaining rapid traction, and establishing sales motion in the early days of a startup. 

Forum Office Hours: Founder Led Sales and GTM Strategies

​We're excited to invite you to our daily breakfast series for early-stage founders during Collision! Join us at the Forum House for a delicious spread of fresh bagels, snacks and piping hot coffee to kickstart your day.

​We understand that juggling your startup and attending the conference can be a handful. That's why we're offering you the opportunity to work from our cozy office space located in Trinity Bellwoods between events at Collision. Network with like-minded founders, exchange ideas, and maybe even make some new friends.

​📅 Event Details: Forum Daily Breakfast Series

​Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Breakfast & Networking)

​Venue: Forum House (Address will be revealed after acceptance)

​Office Space Access: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Feel free to drop by between events to work and hang out)

​Don't miss this chance to fuel up, connect, and work in a vibrant environment with fellow trailblazing founders.

Fuel up with Forum: E-Commerce & Supply Chain

We are so excited to welcome you to the Forum Community! 

Every year, we look at thousands of investments and pick 1% of the companies that we look at to join us on this journey. We are thrilled to be part of yours and can't wait to build the future together. 

Join us for a welcome dinner where you will get to meet some of the Forum team and a select group of Forum founders from prior cohorts. 

Forum Founder's Dinner - LA

🚀 Get Ready for the Ultimate Startup Battle 🚀

Attention all sen-SaaS-ional Toronto founders! Are you ready to pitch your trailblazing B2B SaaS product to a panel of renowned industry leaders and venture capitalists? If so, we invite you to apply for our live pitch competition, taking place on May 11th. Don't miss this chance to turn your startup dream into a reality! 🌟 Register now! 

If you don't want to pitch, come join us to watch the presentations, gain invaluable insight into creating a winning pitch, and network with investors and fellow founders! 

📍 One Eleven Toronto, 325 Front St. W 

🔹Raised under $1M USD in outside investment

🔹Bonus: A minimum viable product (MVP)

Up to 10 finalists will be chosen and have a chance to present live in front of a panel of judges for the chance to win.

The ultimate winner will walk away with a

 💰 from Forum Ventures (pending due diligence) plus 8 weeks of hands-on support to skyrocket their venture to new heights. 

Not only that, but even if your deck isn't chosen, you get the opportunity to hear from esteemed judges

invaluable feedback and advice on perfecting a pitch. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to network with investors and other Forum founders who share your passion for innovation.

You'll have the chance to present your vision in front of a live audience, gaining unparalleled exposure and connections. Regardless of the outcome, you'll walk away with powerful insights, a stronger network, and a renewed passion for your startup journey.

Mark your calendars and start perfecting your pitch deck now! Submit your application and seize the opportunity to transform your startup's future.

Remember, the deadline is fast approaching. Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and join the ranks of the Forum's most successful founders! 🌐

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The winner of the live pitch competition is subject to our due diligence process to be enrolled in our accelerator program. This includes $100K capital in exchange for 7.5% equity. Terms and conditions 

The closest intersection is Front & Blue Jays Way, and there are plenty of Green P / paid parking lots in the area, including one beside and one directly across from the building. Note that we do not have parking passes or discounts available.

Live Pitch Competition: Pitch to Win $100K

Join us for a night of food, drinks and socializing in NYC!

NYC Investor Happy Hour

Forum's General Partner, Jonah Midanik will provide guidance and tips to 3 early-stage B2B SaaS founders on their pitch deck effectiveness, including messaging, visuals, and narrative. 

Forum Office Hours: Pitch Deck Tear Down / Build Up #4

Attention all sen-SaaS-ional Chicago founders! Are you ready to pitch your trailblazing B2B SaaS product to a panel of renowned industry leaders and venture capitalists? If so, we invite you to apply for our live pitch competition, taking place on 

. Don't miss this chance to turn your startup dream into a reality! 🌟 

https://www.forumvc.com/100k-chicago-pitch-competition

🔹A solid vision for a tech-enabled B2B SaaS solution 

Up to 5 finalists will be chosen and have a chance to present live in front of a panel of judges for the chance to win.

 💰 from Forum Ventures (pending due diligence and in exchange for 7.5% equity) plus 8 weeks of hands-on support to skyrocket their venture to new heights. 

 helps leading corporations and ambitious entrepreneurs develop mutually beneficial relationships that accelerate growth opportunities. A first-of-its-kind Venture Collaborative, we invest capital, incubate and collaborate to create new growth opportunities. For more than a decade, TechNexus has initiated hundreds of positive outcomes between mature corporations and early-stage companies to create new business models, revenue streams, and products. 

Forum VC & YSpace are looking to bring together early-stage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and women/trans/non-binary founders to build community and connect them with the funders, programs and resources committed to supporting them on their entrepreneurial journey. 

We know firsthand that entrepreneurship can be lonely for all founders. Still, there are additional barriers for underrepresented founders, and we want to provide a space to connect founders with the resources to help them scale and succeed.

​​**All underrepresented founders are welcome to register! This is not an official Collision event, so badges/credentials are not required.**

 early-stage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Women/Trans/Non-Binary founders

​Application DOES NOT guarantee attendance as spaces are limited.

Admitted guests will be notified via event approval and in addition to a calendar invite.

Please note: Invites are non-transferable, and there are no +1s 

​Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Breakfast & Networking)

​Venue: Forum x YSpace Founder House (Address will be revealed after acceptance)

​Don't miss this chance to fuel up, connect, and we can't wait to see you there!

 is York University’s pan-university entrepreneurship and innovation hub supporting startups and entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors and communities. Our programming spans across scaling innovative technologies through customer and investor capital to scaling agri-food businesses into mass retail to diversity-focused initiatives like ELLA for women-led businesses and BEA for Black-led businesses.

programs are created and hosted by women, for women, and have a highly intersectional reach, welcoming women of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We provide tailored programs nationally to support women entrepreneurs in accelerating the growth of their product- and service-based businesses across Canada. We do this by giving them access to a community of women founders and experts, mentorship, peer circles, hands-on workshops, and other resources.

 is a community-based, university-backed initiative created by Black Creek Community Health Centre (BCCHC) in partnership with York University’s YSpace, in response to the inefficient access to capital, knowledge, and support experienced by Black founders within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. BEA comprises of a suite of agri-food, tech, and business-acumen programs for Black founders to scale their companies.

Who else in the community will be attending:

is a world-leading incubator for tech startups around the world. We help startups build great businesses by connecting them with customers, capital, experts and a community of entrepreneurs and influencers. For us, this means creating an environment where you can focus on scaling your business. We help with the rest.

is a collective of Black women tech founders who have a unique understanding of the challenges we face in the industry, but also of the advantages we can bring. We're here to identify, support and encourage black women to build the next billion-dollar business.

SheBoot is a bootcamp based in Ottawa, Ontario that prepares women founders across Canada to pitch their business and secure investment. Launched in March 2020 during International Women’s Week by founding organizations Capital Angel Network and Invest Ottawa, this program aims to help address the funding gap facing women entrepreneurs by increasing the number of women making and receiving investment. Designed and delivered by women investors and entrepreneurs, SheBoot arms technology and technology-enabled startups with fundamental business skills with a focus on investment readiness. It culminates in a pitch competition for a minimum of $300,000 in equity-based capital. This investment is made by women investors committed to fueling the next generation of women-owned and led firms. SheBoot has partnered with Mistral Ventures and Welch. It also benefits from previous investments through NRC IRAP and the ScaleUp platform supported by FedDev Ontario.

Early-Stage Underrepresented Founders Breakfast

We're excited to invite you to our daily breakfast series for early-stage founders during Collision! Join us at the Forum House for a delicious spread of fresh bagels, snacks and piping hot coffee to kickstart your day.

We understand that juggling your startup and attending the conference can be a handful. That's why we're offering you the opportunity to work from our cozy office space located in Trinity Bellwoods between events at Collision. Network with like-minded founders, exchange ideas, and maybe even make some new friends.

📅 Event Details: Forum Daily Breakfast Series 

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Breakfast & Networking) 

Venue: Forum House (Address will be revealed after acceptance)

Office Space Access: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Feel free to drop by between events to work and hang out)

Don't miss this chance to fuel up, connect, and work in a vibrant environment with fellow trailblazing founders. 

Fuel up with Forum: Healthtech Founders 🧑‍🔬☕

Join Forum VC, YSpace, & our community partners for an intimate breakfast of early-stage founders and funders during Collision. 

It’s definitely a wonky fundraising environment and a confusing economic climate. Hence, we want to connect actively fundraising early-stage B2B founders with VCs and angels who are prepared to support them on their journey.

​​**All early-stage B2B actively fundraising founders and early-stage B2B-focused VCs/angels are welcome to register! This is not an official Collision event, so badges/credentials are not required.**

early-stage B2B actively fundraising founders and early-stage B2B-focused VCs/angels

​Venue: Forum x YSpace Founder House (address will be revealed after acceptance)

 is an LA-based venture capital firm focused on Seed stage investments in B2B tech companies throughout the US and Canada. The firm looks to invest in entrepreneurs building core technology innovations with the power to transform industries. Struck Capital takes a hands-on approach with its portfolio companies to add value and leverages its horizontal view across a wide range of Seed stage investments to help its companies proactively tackle the challenges early-stage ventures face.

Early-Stage B2B Founders & Funders Breakfast

Fuel up with Forum: Female Founders 💃☕

Join us for the premium eCommerce & supply chain event at Collision. Forum & YSpace are hosting breakfast with some of the brightest minds in B2B eCommerce & Supply Chain to share fresh ideas, support, and more.

If you’re a founder, funder, or operator in the eCommerce & supply chain space, be sure to register for this event, where we’ll have great industry discussions and tons of fun over your morning coffee.

​​**All B2B eCommerce & Supply Chain founders, funders, and operators are welcome to register! This is not an official Collision event, so badges/credentials are not required.**

B2B eCommerce & supply chain founders, funders, and operators

 is a highly specialized eCommerce Accelerator program designed for purpose-driven ecommerce startups in Canada. The eCommerce North startup accelerator, backed by Moneris, is committed to turning high-growth, direct-to-consumer and eCommerce tech companies into industry titans

Fuel up with Forum:  E-Commerce & Supply Chain 

Join us for a delicious craft beer and an exciting event aimed at empowering and supporting female entrepreneurs in their business endeavors.  🍻

🚀 At Forum VC and TALEA, we recognize the lack of resources and guidance specifically tailored to women, especially in the realm of venture-backed businesses. Our shared goal is to bridge this gap and provide a platform for aspiring women entrepreneurs to thrive. 

🤝 This partnership is committed to providing these exceptional women with a supportive community, valuable resources, and a space to cultivate their world-class business ventures. We believe that by fostering collaboration and offering a platform for growth, we can empower female entrepreneurs to achieve remarkable accomplishments.

 who are driven, entrepreneurial, and passionate about making a difference. We believe in your potential and want to equip you with the necessary tools for success!

Join us for an evening of networking, inspiring conversations, 

 for the chance to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about supporting women in entrepreneurship. Together, let's create a vibrant community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and success! 

On a mission to disrupt the male-dominated craft beer industry, TALEA founders LeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson were both avid homebrewers with MBAs who met after leaving their corporate jobs in tech and media to join the beer industry. Together they created TALEA Beer Co., the only exclusively woman-owned and woman-founded production brewery and taproom in NYC. Founded in 2019, TALEA is a culmination of their love for craft beer and their passion to create an approachable, inclusive beer company. TALEA aims to create easy-drinking staples that you can comfortably share with your hard-seltzer and wine-drinking friends or open with the most discerning beer connoisseur. The bright and airy cafe by day and taproom by night boasts beer flights, beer cocktails, coffee, pastries, wine, guided tastings and tours, and light bites. TALEA’s flagship brewery and taproom is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Their second taproom opened in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn in June 2022. Two new taprooms will open in West Village and Bryant Park in Manhattan in Fall 2023. Visit 