Sydney Startup Networking Event: Meet Founders, Investors, and Talent - Build or Scale Your Startup
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Startup Networking Event in Sydney for founders, investors, and tech talent.
Join a high-signal startup networking event in Sydney where founders, investors, and talent connect to build and scale startups.Meet the right people, unlock real opportunities, and grow within the Sydney startup ecosystem.
Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles.
This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities.
We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections.
Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event.
Startup Networking in SydneyStructured networking rounds where founders, investors, and talent connect, share challenges, and explore opportunities.
Talent & Hiring ConnectionsMeet engineers, operators, and professionals in the Sydney startup ecosystem.
Startup & Investor ConversationsDiscussions around fundraising, product development, and scaling startups.
A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to present their startup.
Selected founders will showcase their pitch deck to the audience and attending investors, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.
Apply by sending your pitch
Spots are limited and founders will be selected in advance.
We invite local investors, angels and venture capitalists to join the event.
Investor participation is complimentary.
After verification, investors receive access to the Ascent Valley ecosystem, including:
Interested investors can request verification
Times in Australia/Sydney
Check in, grab a drink, and start meeting fellow founders, builders, and investors before the program begins.
Selected founders present their startups to the audience and receive feedback from founders, operators, and investors.
Time to recharge, continue conversations, and prepare for the startup pitch session.
Selected founders present their startups to the audience and receive feedback from founders, operators, and investors.
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