Startup Pitch & Networking in Sydney

Meet founders, investors and startup operators in The Rocks for an evening of live pitches, feedback and structured networking. The programme includes opportunities to connect before and after the pitch session, with conversations spanning early-stage startups, investment and practical startup expertise.

What to expect

• Live startup pitches followed by short audience Q&A and feedback from investors and experts
• Structured networking before and after the pitch session
• Conversations with founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, operators, engineers, marketers and sales professionals

Pitching

A limited number of founders will be selected in advance to pitch to a panel of investors and experts. Selected pitchers have five minutes to cover their idea, business model, target market and investment ask, followed by Q&A.

To be considered, purchase a Pitch Ticket, complete the Pitch Application Form and send a pitch deck. Pitch approval is required, places are limited, and a pitch deck is mandatory.

For investors

Institutional investors, angels and venture scouts with a proven track record may be eligible for complimentary tickets. To enquire about startup database access or mentorship, complete the Investor Application Form.

Schedule

• Registration and casual networking
• Welcome and interactive networking
• Startup pitches
• Networking over refreshments

Dress code is smart casual. Refund requests must be made at least one day before the event start time. Some ticket types require approval.

Registration conditions

• Some ticket types require approval.