AI Startup Pitch & Investor Networking I Melbourne

2026-10-22 · 18:00:00 · Melbourne

The Oxford Scholar

427 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Held at The Oxford Scholar in Melbourne, this pitch night connects early-stage AI and tech founders with investors through structured pitching and curated networking.

A curated room for AI and Tech founders, investors, and professionals.

Experience high-signal networking and live startup pitches with a team behind 180+ global events across 19 global cities:from San Francisco and New York to London and Singapore. We build rooms where founders, investors, and ambitious tech professionals connect in a more intentional and meaningful way.

Join us in Melbourne for an evening focused on real-world AI, emerging technologies, and high-quality venture connections. Whether you are a founder, investor, or someone serious about building something meaningful, this is where you meet people shaping what’s next. What makes this night different? Curated Room: We intentionally keep our events intimate so it’s easier to meet the right people, not just collect random contacts. Live Pitch Session: A focused 1-hour session where selected founders present AI/IT projects, followed by audience Q&A. Investor Alignment: We work with investors across multiple cities and help increase visibility of relevant founders within our network. Who is it for? Founders & Co-founders seeking visibility, feedback, and connections. Investors & Scouts looking for relevant early-stage opportunities. Tech Professionals - builders, operators, and future founders. Ambitious Individuals - serious about entering the startup and AI/Tech ecosystem. For Pitching Startups

Beyond the event, relevant startup profiles and pitch decks may be shared with selected active investors from the Astr

Founder brief

Who should attend

Pre-seed and seed founders seeking visibility, actionable feedback, and investor connections will find this evening valuable. It also accommodates early-stage operators, future builders wanting a foothold in the local AI ecosystem, and scouts tracking emerging tech ventures.

What happens

Starting at 6:00 PM, attendees check in for an initial hour of curated introductions. At 7:00 PM, selected founders present their AI and IT startups during a dedicated one-hour pitch session featuring audience questions, followed by an hour of open conversations.

Who's in the room

Participants include active startup investors, venture scouts, founders, and tech professionals focused on artificial intelligence and emerging software. Astra Tech Hub curates the attendee list to keep the setting focused rather than overcrowded.

How to prepare

Bring a concise, high-impact verbal overview of your product, traction, and capital needs. If you are pitching, rehearse your timing carefully to leave room for the question period, and have a digital deck ready to share with investors afterward.

Organizer: Astra Tech Hub, LLC

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At a glance

Tickets
Free – 58.4 USD
Refunds
No refunds
Stage
Pre seed, Seed

Agenda

  1. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Registration & Curated Networking
  2. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Pitch Session (AI & Tech focus)
  3. 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Post-Pitch Networking & Conversations

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