As the curtain falls on another dynamic year for private markets, Keiretsu Forum is set to host one of the most anticipated investor gatherings of the season - the Best of Keiretsu Forum Virtual Investment Showcase.
The high-profile online-only event will bring together some of the most promising early-stage companies of 2025. These companies captured investor attention during Keiretsu Forum’s roadshows, secured strong funding interest, and demonstrated breakthrough innovation coupled with real-world traction.
The showcase will also unite leading angel investors, family offices, and venture capitalists from across North America in a day of learning, deal flow, and recognition. It will be a fitting cap off to 2025.
A Global Stage for the Year’s Standout Startups
At its core, the Best of Keiretsu Forum is a curated showcase of companies that have already impressed investors throughout the year. Each presenting company has been selected from the Keiretsu Forum’s extensive network, representing sectors ranging from biotechnology and cleantech to fintech, deep tech, and data analytics. Their common thread: an ability to solve pressing global problems through innovation, and a track record of traction that signals readiness for scale.
For attending investors, the event offers a front-row seat to the top-performing deal flow of 2025, with opportunities to engage directly with entrepreneurs, join live discussions, and assess portfolio-worthy ventures in real time.
Keynotes, Pitches, and Recognition
Beyond the company presentations, the event will feature thought-provoking keynote sessions led by influential voices in entrepreneurship and investing. These sessions will explore emerging trends, sector-specific insights, and strategies for navigating the evolving early-stage investment landscape. In December 2024, Ronald Weissman delivered an insightful keynote on Private Market Outlook in 2025. Sean Sullivan was also present to share his thoughts on the Public Market in 2025.
Adding to the excitement, the event will also include the annual Best of Keiretsu Forum Awards, recognizing companies, networks, and members who set benchmarks for excellence over the past year.
The awards celebrate innovation, investor engagement, and community leadership across multiple categories. In 2024, standout honorees included:
The Best of Technology – TO THE MARKET
The Best of Companies: Most Funding Raised - LumiThera, Inc. (over $9.5 Mn raised)
The Best of Medical Devices - LumiThera, Inc.
The Best of Companies: Most Indication of Interest – PredxBio
The Best of Data & Analytics – PredxBio
The Best of Biotechnology – M6P Therapeutics
The Best of Deep Tech – codeValet
The Best of Syndication Network – New Mexico Angels, Inc., NeoTerra Capital LLC, VANTEC Angel Network, TCA Venture Group, Desert Angels
The Best of Aerospace – Iris Dynamics Ltd.
The Best of Members: GRIT Award - Kristin Wegner Guilfoyle, phd, Yinan Qiu, Daniel Benhammou, Jolene Anderson, Paul Burgon, Timothy Youngblood, CISSP, Steve Brown, Amanda Reed, and Catherine Zhou
The Best of Travel & Hospitality – The Hotel Communication Network Inc.
The Best of Due Diligence – John Linder, CFA, CPA, Kim S., and Dr. Alan Kadish
The Best of Fintech – Helios
The Best of Medical Devices – Nexosome Oncology
The Best of Cleantech – Soteria Battery Innovation Group
The Best of Food & Beverage – Steeped Coffee
The Best of Software – Mapsol Geo
Join the Conversation. Invest in the Best.
The Best of Keiretsu Forum Virtual Investment Showcase offers investors a rare chance to see the year’s most talked-about businesses in one place, celebrate the ecosystem’s achievements, and look ahead to 2026 with fresh opportunities and renewed momentum.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of the grand wrap-up of 2025: (link)
About Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies
Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies is a region within the global Keiretsu Forum investor network. It includes chapters in Vancouver (Canada), Denver/Boulder, Bellevue, Seattle, Salt Lake City/Boise, and Portland. Keiretsu Forum Northwest & Rockies has more than 400 members and has invested over $500 million since its founding in 2005. For more information, visit www.k4northwest.com
