2026 Deep Tech Investor Forum
Hear directly from investors on what it takes to fund deep tech growth beyond a home market.
At the 2026 Deep Tech Investor Forum, Luuk Eliens (Managing Partner, ATUM Ventures) and Mike Lim (Partner, TRIREC) join a panel discussion on the market entry capital gap, sharing why traction at home doesn't always convince investors abroad, and how founders can bridge that gap.
This event is brought to you by ATUM Ventures, KISED, and PEN Ventures as part of the Global Target Markets Scale-Up Programme. Join us to network with top 10 scaleups actively expanding into Singapore as part of this cohort.
Agenda
17:00–17:40 - Guest Check-in
17:40–18:00 - Welcome Remarks & K-Startup Introductions
18:00–18:30 - Panel Discussion: The Market Entry Capital Gap: Why Traction at Home Doesn’t Always Translate to Funding Abroad
Luuk Eliens, Managing Partner, ATUM Ventures
Mike Lim, Partner, TRIREC
18:30–18:40 - Audience Q&A
18:40–20:00 - Networking & Refreshments
Contact: megan@atumventures.com | mia@atumventures.com
About Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) is a Korean government-affiliated institution under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), focused on supporting the growth and globalisation of Korean startups. KISED provides support across areas including startup development, commercialisation, funding, mentoring and international market expansion, helping promising technology companies scale into global markets.
About PEN Ventures is a startup accelerator and investment platform that works with Korean startups on growth, global expansion and market opportunities. Through its programmes and international partnerships, PEN Ventures supports startups in connecting with overseas investors, corporates and ecosystem partners, helping them explore new markets and build international partnerships.
About ATUM Ventures ATUM support courageous founders who turn differentiating tech into world-changing companies that solve critical challenges in Energy, MedTech and Advanced Manufacturing.
About TRIREC TRIREC is a Singapore-based cleantech investment holding company focusing on global opportunities in the areas of renewable energy, clean technology and sustainability. TRIREC aims to identify suitable equity investment opportunities in early and growth stage companies, which can potentially provide both significant long-term upside return performance while achieving sustainable and positive impact to the environment.