STARTMATE NATION: THE BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD TO BUILD A STARTUP

Startmate unites the dreamers, believers and builders who launch, fund and work in startups.
It’s where serendipitous meetings flourish into
wildly ambitious ideas and powerful solutions.

Validate, launch, grow and get your startup funded

Supercharge your journey as a founder with Startmate. Whether you’re at the idea-stage, building your MVP, or are ready to raise, we accelerate the ANZ’s most ambitious founders through our tailored programs and memberships.

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invest in anz’s top startups

Be a first believer in the regions’ most promising startups alongside Startmate - the most active early-stage ANZ investor. For new investors and veteran angels alike, lean on the best frameworks, founder deal flows and community in ANZ.

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build your network or land a job

Land your dream startup position or build your network with the support of ANZ’s top startup community. Our memberships and programs give you the skills, mentorship, network and job opportunities to excel in your career as a startup operator.

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Join a community of unstoppable women in Tech

Tech is the driving force that shapes the future, and Ladymates ensures that women play an equal role in driving it. By accelerating careers, unleashing the next generation of leaders and helping women land their dream job, we’re here to level the playing field.

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We believe startups are the single most powerful way to build a better future

ABOUT US

250+

Portfolio companies

$3.5B

Combined portfolio value

40%

Women-founded companies

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OUR COMMUNITY

Founders
operators
investors
mentors
Founder
Jennie

Co-founder of Athletic Ventures

Raised 50 million

Founder
John

Co-founder of Athletic Ventures

Raised 50 million

Founder
Tyson

Co-founder of Athletic Ventures

30 M

Founder
Hillary Duff

Queen @ Lizzie McGuire

Operator
Dr. Doom

Co-founder of Athletic Ventures

Raised 50 million

Investor
Mike

Co-founder of Athletic Ventures

Raised 50 million

Mentors
Phil

Co-founder of Athletic Ventures

Raised 60 M

Mentors
Ivan

Co-founder of Athletic Ventures

Raised 100 M

Mentors
Vikas

Co-founder of Athletic Ventures

Raised 50 million

Hear it from them

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Chritel

Women Founder

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Nicole Tesler

Broker Assistant @ MGA Insurance Group

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Eran

Founder

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Watson

Founder

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Jeremy

Student Fellow S24

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Mike

Student contributor

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Christopher

Founder

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Nolan

Student Fellow S24

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Melanie Booth

Community Organiser @ Nature Conservation Council NSW

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

John Doe

Student Fellow S24

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