Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley in Melbourne
2026-08-14 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | The National Hotel 344 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Австралия
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📍 Registration is on Luma — Meetup is not our RSVP platform. Please register here to secure your spot: https://luma.com/6rtzru3r

🚀 Join our event in Melbourne!

We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams.

Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.

▶ See how our pitch nights look: https://vimeo.com/877496618

💡 What to expect:

Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback from angels and VC partners
Structured networking session before and after the pitches
Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections
Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early

🤝 Who you will meet at the event:

Founders
Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts
Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors
Industry Disruptors
AI Experts
Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom

💼 We Welcome New Investors:

We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders.

We offer complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts with a proven track record.

Please apply via Luma or send us an email so we can issue the ticket.

If you'd like to access our database of promising startups or provide mentorship support to our best startups, please fill out this short Investor Application Form, and our team will contact you.

🎤 Want to Pitch?

A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business to a panel of investors and experts.

4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.

Apply by filling out the Pitch Application Form and sending us your pitch deck.

Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance.

To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our pitching guide and, if you'd like, coach you so you're fully prepared for pitch night.

🏆 The best startups will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter.

Requirements for attendees:

Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy.

🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!

About us:

Startup Valley is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community.

Do you have a question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club

Agenda

18:00–18:30 — Registration: Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event.
18:30–19:00 — Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts.
19:00–19:50 — Startup Pitch Session: Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market.
19:50–21:00 — Chill & Networking: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

FAQ

Can I pitch?
Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience.

How does the pitch go?
Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter.

Who will I meet?
Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US.

Do investors get free tickets?
Yes! Please apply via Luma (the link is in the event description) or email hello@startupvalley.club, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team.

Can I request a refund?
Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 24 hours before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at hello@startupvalley.club
