Fix Your Pitch Deck: Live Workshop with Investors
Is your startup tackling the next wave of global energy challenges in APAC?
As BLOCK71 Singapore opens applications for our Spring Cohort 2026, we are hosting an exclusive, and highly hands-on workshop designed to take your pitch deck from a "maybe" to a resounding "Yes."
This is a founders-only session (limited capacity) with our VC partners, where you won’t just be listening to feedback; you will be working on it in real-time.
💡 Expect the following:
The Investors' Lens: Hear directly from Dexter, Investment & Portfolio Manager of NUS Enterprise (part of the selection panel for BLOCK71's cohort) using real, anonymized decks to share how he decides the decks that made the cut against the ones that don't.
Curated Breakouts: Small-group sessions led by a VC partner each to ensure you get high-touch, and sector-specific guidance.
The Better Pitch: You will pitch, receive direct feedback, enter a "sprint" to re-work your deck on the spot, and you will then re-pitch. This is to ensure you don't just show up, but you'll walk away from this session with something tangible.
Community Lunch: Conclude the session by networking with the BLOCK71 team, our VC partners, and your fellow founders over lunch.
💡 Who should attend:
Participation is strictly limited to founders preparing to fundraise in the next 6-12 months and are keen to join BLOCK71 Spring Cohort 2026.
Also, priority will be given to startups in the following sectors:
Green & Renewables Energy
Energy Storage & Grid Resilience
Smart Grids & Decentralised Systems
AI, Digitalisation & Energy Efficiency
Clean Fuels & Industrial Decarbonisation
Circular & Sustainable Energy Systems
💡 Event Details:
Date: 9 February 2026, Monday
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: i³ building, NUS
Speakers:
Dexter Tiah | Investment & Portfolio Manager, NUS Enterprise
Dexter plays a pivotal role in the selection and management of the BLOCK71 portfolio. As a key member of the cohort selection panel, he has reviewed hundreds of applications and knows exactly what narrative hooks capture an investor’s interest in the first 30 seconds.
Khairu Rejal | Partner, Investible
Khairu is a Partner at Investible, an early-stage VC firm with a strong focus on climate tech and sustainable innovation across APAC. With extensive experience in identifying high-potential founders, he brings a sharp lens to unit economics and the commercial scalability of green-tech solutions.
Shaw Jia Hong | Investment Manager & Head of Ignite, Elev8.vc
Jia Hong leads the "Ignite" program at Elev8.vc, a Singapore-based VC firm that invests in early-stage B2B deep tech startups. He specializes in helping early-stage founders refine their go-to-market strategies and technical narratives, ensuring they are venture-scale and ready for institutional capital.