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There are 12 startup and VC events coming up in Melbourne, plus 17 online events Melbourne founders can join. Melbourne is home to Victoria's startup ecosystem — LaunchVic programs, university accelerators, and one of the most active founder communities in the country. This list is curated by NUVC — an AI intelligence platform for private markets — and updated weekly.
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Virtual forum with 130+ investors: pitch tracks in Tech/CleanTech, Life Sciences and Seed, 1:1 investor meetings Jul 6–10, workshops Jul 7, three investor panels Jul 8.
Live Q&A with investors from the FI Venture Network — ask anything about fundraising strategy, investor expectations, and your raise. Part of the Founder Institute ANZ Spring 2026 series.
Live 2-hour mid-year session on where private capital is moving, the 1 July 2027 CGT changes, and structuring investments and exits before the new rules land.
Candid conversation with Tim Draper on his journey as an investor, his early bet on SpaceX, and advice for emerging managers building enduring venture firms.
Free 8-week program for first-time founders building AI startups — workshops, mentorship and investor-readiness, ending with a live Demo Day pitch. Victorian founders only.
An LP, a GP, and a founder walk through how capital is moving between them in the new agentic VC era.
Launch of ASTN's 2026 Sports Innovation Report with networking across the sports-tech startup ecosystem.
AFC session on going from idea to shipped, validated product fast — practical playbooks from founders who have done it.
Founders share the hard-won lessons they wish they knew before starting — part of the Aussie Founders Club ecosystem calendar.
A walkthrough of the AI tools making it easier than ever to run a VC firm.
What Y Combinator looks for and how Australian founders can apply its playbook — morning session for the AU startup community.
Hear directly from LPs on what they actually look for in emerging managers right now.
How to position your fund and your pipeline for the strongest fundraising market in years.
Showcase of startup solutions from the CivVic Labs Circular Agriculture Challenge, plus the launch of a new Victorian tourism and hospitality technology challenge.
8-week stepping-stone program into Startmate Accelerator. Applications close Aug 1, runs Sep–Oct 2026. Ideal for early-stage founders.
Virtual cohort of Blackbird's free mentoring program for early-stage startups across Australia and New Zealand. Aug–Sep 2026. No equity taken.
10-day program + 3 months mentoring to build frameworks, judgement, and networks for investing with measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial return. $10,072 early bird.
Info session on the Experience Victoria Challenge — learn about the opportunity for startups from LaunchVic and DJSIR. 11am-12pm AEST.
Antler's Australian residency across Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane. Full-time, in-person. Rolling applications at antler.co/apply. ~2,000 applicants per cohort.
Info session for NOVA — LaunchVic's professional development program for those managing innovation programs across Victoria. 11am-12pm AEST.
The Startup Network pitch night for fintech founders. Present to fintech investors and the Melbourne startup ecosystem. Applications open via Eventbrite.
3-day program helping leaders move beyond AI hype and build a clearer understanding of where AI can create real value inside their organisation. $3,600 early bird.
Virtual conf matching founders, VCs, LPs, GPs and family offices: 7-min 1:1 founder pitches matched to thesis, then investor-only 1:1 networking. Free for qualifying active investors.
National conference series for women founders and business owners travelling across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Fireside chats, roundtable breakouts, and optional VIP dinner. 2026 dates TBC — 2025 ran Sep–Oct.
Startmate's flagship Demo Day — accelerator cohort pitches to 1,000+ investors, operators, and founders. Program runs Jul 27 – Oct 16. Date TBC (final week of program).
Japan's largest conference for growth industries. 12,000+ registrations. Online sessions 4–5 Nov; in-person + online at Shibuya Hikarie Hall on 6 Nov. Connects startups, corporations, and investors with the theme 'Taking Japan's Startup Ecosystem Global'. Free tickets available.
Clear, practical introduction to early-stage venture capital. Self-paced online modules covering how VC works, deal evaluation, and portfolio construction. $749.
The NUVC events calendar lists 12 upcoming in-person startup and VC events in Melbourne, plus 17 online events Melbourne founders can join — pitch nights, accelerator demo days, investor networking, and workshops. See nuvc.ai/events/melbourne.
Melbourne hosts regular pitch nights and demo days — 3 are currently listed on the NUVC calendar. Each listing includes the date, venue, host, and a registration link.
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The calendar is curated by NUVC, an AI intelligence platform for private markets that helps founders get investor-ready and helps investors screen deals. 27 upcoming events are currently listed for Melbourne.
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