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: Singapore
Event Type: Invite-only, in-person
💡 What’s in it for Startups?
Pitch to Top VCs: Meet 25+ 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 a free 3-month Perplexity Enterprise Pro Trial when you sign up for our program here!
The event is prioritized for HubSpot For Startups Program users (free users, no payment required)!
🔥 Participating VCs
Antler - Eugene Teo
Appworks - Michelle Lin
Beenext - Jeremy Soh
Cocoon Capital - Michael Blakey
East Ventures - Malavika Tandon
Genting Ventures - Jozua Pung
Gentree Fund - Vito Martin
Gharage - Chun Weng Boey
Hive Ventures - Nicolas Lye
Golden Gate Ventures - Jeffrey Paine
iGlobe Partners - Adalyn Yeap
Integra Partners - Jennie Kosasih
January Capital - Joshua Lim
Jungle Ventures - Kenneth Liu
Kadan Capital - David Hwan
Korea Investment Partners - Harry Zhang
Meet Ventures - Terrence Hoon
Monk’s Hill Ventures - Maansi Vohra
MSW Ventures - Wei Xuan Ang
Qualgro Partners - Ryan Lim
SBI Ven Capital - Rinko Kawamoto
Tenity - Zhenzhen Ong
Tin Men Capital - Alexa Foo
TNB Aura - Natalie Ng
Plug & Play APAC - James Conde
🕒 Event Flow
6:00 PM: Arrival, Drinks & Mingling 🍹
6:30 PM: Opening Remarks, Speed-Dating Sessions (5-10 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 a 75% discount, no payment required).
Fill up the event registration form on the event page with your HubSpot Hub ID. (The event is prioritized for HubSpot For Startups Program users, free users, no payment required)!
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.
About Kadan Capital
Kadan Capital is an early-stage VC firm investing in category-defining startups in Asia and beyond. The firm specialises in Fintech and AI, supporting its portfolio companies through capital, advice and a network of partners. Kadan Capital is known for its long-term partnership approach and strong founder focus. At Kadan Capital, we are committed to backing the next generation of entrepreneurs. If you are an early-stage founder building the next disruptor, we invite you to connect with us.
About HubSpot For Startups
HubSpot for Startups is a program designed to support and empower early-stage businesses with access to tools and resources and a trove of educational content specifically tailored to startups, including articles, templates, guides, reports and more. In JAPAC, we have supported a growing number of growth-stage startups on our platform, including the likes of Sleekflow, Xero, Aspire, flie.ai, advance.ai, Patsnap, Useinsider, Trax, OneChampionship, terrascope, darwinbox and Emeritus.org etc.