Events

The RAISE Global Summit is an invite-only annual event that brings together top emerging GPs and a global group of LPs to network and learn from each other in a highly curated setting.

To conclude the conference, Forum Ventures will be hosting an invite-only breakfast for Emerging Managers and LPs. This intimate breakfast is an opportunity to continue networking and connect a small group of emerging fund managers and LPs. 

We hope you'll join us at the Salesforce Tower, thanks to our friends at CBRE.

Emerging Manager & LP 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

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 is investing in 75+ SaaS companies this year.  

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


Over the last 8 years, the Forum Community has exploded! We've added hundreds of incredible people - founders, mentors, operators, investors - to our community.

This year, we're going to be more intentional about bringing everyone together. Join us for our quarterly Forum Community Happy Hour in New York. 

Forum Community - NYC Happy Hour

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

Forum Founder's Dinner - NYC

Forum Founder's Dinner - SF

, women-founded startups raised 1.9% of all VC funding in 2022, a drop from 2021. 

 is committed to putting capital into the hands of women starting incredible B2B SaaS companies.

Join us on Wednesday March 1st, for a $100k breakfast for female-founded HealthTech and FemmeTech startups.

We have 12 spots and will look to write at least one $100k to a B2B SaaS company coming out of the breakfast.

Check in on 2nd floor under Olivia O'Sullivan, Forum Ventures

Female Founder Breakfast

 are gathering some of the brightest minds to discuss best practices, break bread, and share some laughs. 

 Founders, investors, and operators who feel they don't fit into one box. Can include (but not limited to): Black, Brown, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Female + non-binary founders

Application DOES NOT guarantee attendance. Spaces are extremely limited 

Admitted guests will be notified by way of event approval (with calendar invite).

NOTE: Invites are non-transferable. NO +1s (space is very intimate and capacity is strictly enforced).

Please note there isn’t much parking around so I definitely recommend 

​​Correspondence will be sent leading up to the event

Brex Supper Club with Forum VC & Black@ 3/13

If you're struggling with when and how to set up your CRM system or you are worried about spending too much time trying to configure it, then this webinar is for you.

During this session, our expert panelists will provide insights and strategies on how to simplify your CRM infrastructure, so you can focus on your business and not the technology. We'll cover:

Register now to simplify your CRM setup today!

Simplifying Your CRM Setup: A Guide to Getting Started Quickly and Effectively

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

Forum Office Hours: Founder Led Sales and GTM Strategies

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 an intimate founder dinner to discuss an important topic that is often overlooked in the startup world - mental health for founders. Space is limited and registration is subject to approval, so be sure to reserve your spot ASAP!

This event will be hosted in SoHo. Exact location will be revealed once your registration is approved. 

This dinner is a safe and confidential space where we can share our experiences, learn from each other, and explore best practices for supporting founder mental health and that of our teams.

We'll hear from founders about their personal experiences with mental health, and explore strategies for having open and honest conversations about this important topic with employees, investors, mentors, and fellow founders.

From the investor and former founder perspective, Forum Ventures will providing insights, sharing stories, and chatting through how they think about supporting founder mental health within their own portfolio. 

This is a great opportunity to connect with other founders who share your values and priorities, and to gain valuable insights that can help you lead with greater resilience, empathy, and clarity.

Jonah has spent the last twenty years at the intersection of marketing and technology as a serial entrepreneur in Canada. He has experienced several different lenses on the founder's journey from bootstrapping his own startup, to launching new corporate divisions, and raising 8 figures of venture capital.

At Forum, in supporting hundreds of founders’ growth, Jonah has carved out a niche in the market of teaching founders how to build and deliver pitch decks proven to raise capital.

With a diverse background in strategy, marketing, and business development, Olivia has spent the last decade building zero-to-one across both enterprise companies and startups. As the Head of Platform at Forum, she leads a fierce team focused on sourcing, operations, and post-investment portfolio support. In addition to Forum, Olivia is an active angel-investor, mentor, and ultra-marathoner.

Natalie leads partnerships at LTSE, where she leverages relationships with top VCs, accelerators, banks, and law firms for the betterment of early-stage founders. Outside of LTSE, she's also an active mentor at LOI Labs and a16z's TxO program. Prior to joining LTSE, Natalie led global partnerships and content marketing at 500 Global, one of the most active early-stage VC firms globally. 

For the past 8 years, she's been cultivating an audience of over 400K and hosting events on underrepresented founders, founder mental health, and social impact. 

Supporting Founder Mental Health

Welcome to the Forum Ventures Accelerating Innovation Showcase!

This virtual showcase will feature 4 startups that are reshaping patient care, optimizing processes, and driving efficiency through cutting-edge technology and transformative solutions. Join us to:

Spaces for this event are limited --reserve your spot today!

Our showcase start-ups for the event will be: 

 is a virtual care provider offering comprehensive, accessible dementia care. All in one place.

is building a SaaS based, end-to-end AI/ML platform to transform hospital operations and logistics starting with 

 detects body movement and predicts mental states without human intervention, with 99% accuracy in pre-clinical trials.

 easy-to-use digital platform enables aging care providers across social and healthcare to engage older adults and caregiver clients at scale, and in a personalized way across text, voice calls, and emails, in 25 languages.

 is a medication adherence platform promoting better health outcomes through proprietary smart pill bottle caps and leveraging data insights to improve prescribing practices. In the past 9 months, PatchRx has launched the service to over 40 practices across 15 states currently serving several thousand patients daily. 

Accelerating Health Care Innovation

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. 