Founders and Funders - Spiral Ventures

​How do early-stage founders capture the attention of global VCs? What makes a startup truly “backable” in today’s Southeast Asian landscape?

​Join us for Founders and Funders, a special fireside chat with Anissa Dyah Setyowati, Principal at Spiral Ventures — a Japanese venture capital firm that has backed some of the region’s leading unicorns, including Grab, Bukalapak, Carsome, and Coda Payments.

​Anissa will share her perspective on venture capital trends across Southeast Asia, how Spiral Ventures evaluates early-stage opportunities, and what it takes for Vietnamese startups to scale regionally and attract international investment.

​💬 What to Expect:

​2:45 – 3:00 PM: Guest Arrival & Registration
3:00 – 3:50 PM: Fireside Chat — Navigating Venture Capital in Southeast Asia: Insights from Spiral Ventures
Moderated by BLOCK71 Vietnam
3:50 – 4:00 PM: Ask Me Anything (AMA) with the audience
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Private 1-on-1 Startup Pitches

​Founders can apply to pitch 1-on-1 with Anissa and receive tailored feedback. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/aaJSzbs8KSYSVMuk9

​This is an exclusive opportunity to connect directly with one of Southeast Asia’s most active early-stage investors. Whether you're post-revenue, pre-revenue, or preparing for your next raise — don’t miss this chance to learn, ask, and engage.

​Seats are limited. See you there!