Online Event
AMA with VCs Featuring Neeti Virmani
Learn the current investment trends and what investors look for in startups
Date
Sep 02, 2025
Time
05:00 am - 06:30 am
Address
Online Event
If you are currently raising funding for your startup, or are looking to raise funding in the future, then join this online 'Ask me Anything' (AMA) event featuring Neeti Virmani, a top startup investor. Learn how startup funding works, how investors evaluate pitches, the types of founders investors are looking for, and more. This event is perfect for anyone interested in raising capital from angel investors or venture capitalists.
Bring your questions—our investor will be ready to provide honest, actionable answers in real time! This AMA offers a unique chance for founders to gain insights into early-stage investments and the dynamic venture capital landscape globally.
Featured Speaker:
- Neeti Virmani, Advisor & LP at Loyal VC - She is an LP and Advisor at Loyal VC and a former Venture Partner with the fund. She has mentored 100+ early-stage startups across sectors, including AI, Fintech, Blockchain, and Cleantech, guiding them from setup to scale. With a proven track record in venture capital, global markets, and leadership across APAC, she combines strategic insight with hands-on experience to help founders build sustainable, high-growth businesses.
Moderator:
Erdinc Ekinci, Co-Founder & CEO of Openfor.co, Managing Director of Founder Institute Japan/Korea/Taiwan
📌 Who Should Attend?
- Startup founders actively raising or planning to raise funding
- Early-stage investors, including venture capitalists, angel investors, and CVCs
- Accelerators, incubators, and venture studios supporting fundraising startups
- Government and policy leaders involved in startup ecosystem development
- Corporate innovators and open innovation teams interested in startup investments
📌 What You Will Learn:
- What investors look for in startup pitches and founders
- Key trends and opportunities in early-stage fundraising
- How to effectively engage with CVCs and other investors
- Practical tips for navigating the fundraising process
- Live answers to your fundraising questions from experienced investors
Additional Resources:
- Find more Startup Events, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
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About Founder Institute:
Founder Institute: The world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
Openfor.co: A “Global Partnership Accelerator” originated in Silicon Valley that combined with an online platform and marketplace for learning, building, launching, monetizing, and growing partner ecosystems and collaborative community around you for achieving effective marketing, sales, community building, GTM, fundraising, and many more.
Founder Institute: The world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
Openfor.co: A “Global Partnership Accelerator” originated in Silicon Valley that combined with an online platform and marketplace for learning, building, launching, monetizing, and growing partner ecosystems and collaborative community around you for achieving effective marketing, sales, community building, GTM, fundraising, and many more.
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