Sydney startup accelerator backs Aussie and Kiwi founders building in the US
Airtree's Frontier program gives uncapped SAFE notes plus cloud credits to Australian and New Zealand founders launching companies in Silicon Valley.
Airtree, a Sydney-based startup accelerator, has launched a residency program in San Francisco. It targets Australian and Kiwi founders.
The program, called Frontier, offers participants an uncapped SAFE note. This is a contract that converts into shares in a future funding round.
Participants also get cloud and AI service credits. Airtree is targeting people already working at tech companies.
It also targets people in academia, or those exploring new ideas. Solo founders looking for a co-founder are welcome.
Frontier helps founders find early customers and build teams. It helps them develop ideas and make connections.
Airtree's Sydney residency already includes alumni from companies like Eucalyptus, SafetyCulture, Airwallex and Atlassian.
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Why it mattersThe program removes a major barrier to starting a company overseas, potentially drawing more Australian talent to Silicon Valley.
AustraliaAustralian founders can now access significant US-based funding without needing to secure local venture capital, but the move reflects debate about whether tax changes are pushing more startups to launch overseas.
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