About

We support the most exceptional founders, operators and investors with best-in-class programs, propelled by a highly trusted mentor-driven community, and backed by the best angels, venture funds and tech startups in the region. Startmate helps technically-focused founders create world-class companies that solve customer problems. It invests AUD $120,000 for a 7.5% equity stake. Startmate’s three-month program offers a $75,000 investment, mentorship from more than 40 successful founders, sage legal counsel, and a one week trip to Silicon Valley. At the conclusion of the program, there are two demo days, one in Sydney and the other in Melbourne, where the chosen startups present in front of early-stage investors. Startmate was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Position in the VCSift Database

  • 33,888 investors in VCSift focus on the fintech sector.
  • 705 investors are based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Data sourced from 410,343 investor profiles. Updated July 2026.

Investment Focus

Stages
series-a seed
Sectors
fintech edtech

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