Over the years, BLOCK71 has supported 160+ ambitious startups as they’ve explored, entered, and scaled in the U.S. market. From AI to robotics, fintech to sustainability, our alumni represent some of the most promising founders across Asia—and beyond.
Founders in ACTION
Spotlight
Our Spring 2025 cohort took the spotlight at this high-energy Demo Day, hosted in partnership with Japan Innovation Campus. Over 120 investors, corporates, and ecosystem partners attended to hear pitches from our program participants - founders from Singapore and Japan who are building cutting-edge solutions in AI, robotics, SaaS, and healthcare. The event marked a powerful close to their program journey and a bold step into the U.S. market.
Fundraising Deep Dive
This workshop cut through the noise and get to the heart of what actually moves the needle with investors.
🤔 What U.S. investors actually look for (and what they never say out loud)
📣 How to craft a narrative that resonates with U.S. angels and VCs
📊 Key materials and data points investors really care about (and what to leave out)
🧠 How to position your international startup in a U.S.-centric fundraising environment
🛠 Proven outreach strategies that get you meetings (even if you're new to the Valley)
⚠️ How to handle due diligence, negotiate terms, and avoid common traps
🎯 The difference between fundraising as an outsider vs. insider – and how to bridge the gap
