Singapore, November 29, 2025 – While most venture capital firms are quietly winding down for the holiday season, one is actively ramping up.

Iterative, a prominent VC firm based in Singapore, has declared it’s “going strong” through December, offering a crucial lifeline to startups looking to secure funding before the year ends.

If your startup needs capital and guidance, the clock is ticking: applications must be submitted by Monday, December 8, 11:59 PM, with a guaranteed review by year-end.

This contrarian approach directly addresses a critical pain point for founders. As Iterative points out, while customers may slow down and investor conversations drag, “your runway doesn’t care that it’s the holidays.”

Many startups lose precious momentum twice – once when they pause, and again when they re-enter a crowded funding market in January. Iterative’s strategy bypasses this “funding traffic jam” by promising to wire up to $500,000 immediately upon acceptance, not just when a program starts. The philosophy is simple: empower founders to focus on acquiring customers and growing their businesses, rather than being stuck in fundraising mode at the start of the new year.

Iterative, which has backed over 300 founders, emphasizes a high-bar, growth-focused approach. The cornerstone of their program is weekly 1:1 sessions where founders meet with Partners or Visiting Partners—experienced founders themselves, like Hsu Ken Ooi, Brian Ma, Franklyn Chien, and Cathy Guo. In these sessions, founders bring their metrics and recent efforts, and together, they pinpoint one key area to work on to achieve 5-7% weekly growth. This intensive, accountable environment is designed to keep startups moving forward, even when the rest of the world hits pause.

Beyond the immediate financial injection of up to $500,000 and the rigorous weekly mentorship, accepted founders also gain access to:

• Group office hours: A collaborative environment with other founders, fostering peer support and accountability.
• IRL orientation: An intensive kickoff event designed for networking with top founders in the region, usually held near a beach – a nice perk, certainly.

Iterative Capital Singapore Pte. Ltd. is known for its hands-on approach and commitment to continuous progress, ensuring “no wasted weeks.” For ambitious founders who understand the value of sustained momentum, this December funding window is a rare opportunity to accelerate into 2026 with capital, mentorship, and a clear path to growth. Are you ready to defy the holiday slowdown and secure your startup’s future?