Free pitch event for Australian startups closes applications tomorrow
The Ventures Australian startup awards close applications on October 9, with finalists pitching live at AWS Sydney on October 22.
If you are running a startup from pre-seed to Series A stage, applications close tomorrow, October 9. The Ventures, a global pitch program now running in Sydney for the first time, will select ten finalists to present live on October 22 at AWS Sydney.
Four winners will be named across categories for best product, best AI solution, best team, and best traction. Entry is free and takes around three minutes.
You need a pitch deck and basic company details. Finalists must attend in person.
Winners do not receive cash but get introductions to the program's network of more than 400 investment funds, plus mentorship and exposure. The Ventures spans 30 cities in 19 countries and has seen more than 5,100 startups apply globally.
- October 9
- Application deadline
- 10
- Finalists selected
- 400 plus
- Investment funds in network
- 30 cities in 19 countries
- Program locations
Why it mattersFree access to 400-plus investment funds and a global network of capital is rare without paying entry fees or giving away equity.
AustraliaAustralian founders can pitch to international investors without travel; finals in Sydney on October 22 connect Aussie startups directly to venture capital.
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