GFJ2024

Where Innovation
Meets Investment

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower investors and founders in their investment and fundraising journey. We gather to create connections, spark collaborations, and fuel business and investment growth.

Investors and startups from across the world convene at Investor Hours for fundraising, investment, collaboration, and market expansion opportunities.

Investor Hours welcomes startups from pre-seed to series C, and investors including venture capital, venture debt, family offices, and angel network leads. The program is sector-agnostic.

Date

12 - 14 November 2025

Time (Daily)

10:30am - 2:00pm (Masterclasses) | 2:00pm - 5:00pm (1-1 Investor-Founder Matchmaking)

Venue

Investors Lounge (Hall 2)

Sign Up as an Investor

Sign Up as a Founder

Sign Up for Masterclasses

What's happening at Investor Hours?

Investor Hours GFJ_937 x 546

1:1 Investor Pitch Tables

For Founders
Reserve your opportunity to pitch to investors directly. Matchmaking will be curated based on investor mandate and indicated interest. Each session is kept concise for you to maximise your opportunity to meet investors over 3 days.

For Investors
Share your investment preferences, review our curation of startups, indicate your interests, and meet the founders at Investor Hours.

Investor Hours Networking Power Mixer_937 x 546-1

Networking Power Mixer

Join the networking reception at the Investors Lounge at GFTN Forums. Attendance is by-invite or application approval only.

Investor Hours SFF Investors_937 x 546 (2)

Masterclasses for Founders and Investors

Founders can learn about fundraising, negotiations, fundamentals of corporate law, and essential tools for success.

Investors will discuss with experts on how to manage varying portfolio valuation, prepare for exit and secondary sales, and more.

Investor Hours

Demo Day with Incubator Partners

Through incubation, startup will present to the community, global network and investors to accelerate startup growth.

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Networking power: Discover opportunities through conversations. Build relationships that can change your business path.
Fundraising possibilities: Pitch your innovative ideas to leading investors in the region. Get the backing to grow your venture.
Showcase your startup: Increase your visibility by registering for Investor Hours. All investors who have been approved to participate will receive the complete list of founder registrations.

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Explore the startup landscape: Turbocharge your founder conversations and gain valuable insights into emerging trends and innovations.
Expand your network: Connect with fellow investors and ambitious founders, expanding your network within the investor and startup ecosystem.
Boost your presence: Showcase your firm as a valued Investor Ambassador of ‘Investor Hours’ at SFF 2023.
Expand your dealflow: Access the complete list of registered founders along with their pitch decks, uncover potential investment opportunities.
Support the community: Give back to the community by offering valuable advice to founders. Even if you’re not making direct investments, you can contribute to the growth and development of the startup ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration process for Investor Hours startup-investor matchmaking?

What is the registration process for Investor masterclasses?

Who can apply as Investors?

Who can apply as Founders?

My startup is not in fintech. Can I still apply?

I am hosting a delegation with a group of startups. What should I do?