Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night Melbourne

2026-10-09 · 18:00:00 · Richmond

The National Hotel

344 Victoria Street, Richmond, VIC 3121

Held at The National Hotel in Richmond, this pitch night brings together early-stage startups and active investors for five-minute live pitches and structured networking.

A focused Pitch and Networking night with live startup pitches, direct investor feedback, and time to meet relevant founders and peers.

🚀 Join our event in Melbourne! We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams. Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.

💡 What to expect: Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback from angels and VC partners Structured networking session before and after the pitches Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early 🤝 Who you will meet at the event: Founders Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors Industry Disruptors AI Experts Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom 💼 We Welcome New Investors: We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders. We offer complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts with a proven track record. Please apply via Luma or send us an email so we can issue the ticket. If you'd like to access our database of promising startups or provide mentorship support to our bes

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage and serial founders from any sector looking to test their pitch or seek investment can attend. It is also geared toward venture scouts, business angels, and venture capital partners wanting early access to new teams.

What happens

Registration starts at 6:00 PM, followed by an official welcome and interactive networking at 6:30 PM. From 7:00 PM, four to six selected founders deliver five-minute pitches followed by investor Q&A, wrapping up with casual networking and drinks until 9:00 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees include active angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, business advisors, and founders across multiple industries. You will also meet professionals working in AI, marketing, and sales, alongside international entrepreneurs from Europe, the UK, and Asia.

How to prepare

Selected presenters should ensure their deck cleanly covers the core concept, business model, and target audience inside the strict five-minute limit. Non-pitching founders will benefit from having a clear, thirty-second overview of their traction ready for the extended networking sessions before and after the stage presentations.

Organizer: Startup Valley

Register

At a glance

Tickets
Free – 550 USD
Format
4-6 selected founders pitch for 5 minutes followed by Q&A. Structured networking before and after pitches.
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Stage
Any
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Registration — Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event.
  2. 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking — Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts.
  3. 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM · Startup Pitch Session — Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market.
  4. 7:50 PM – 9:00 PM · Chill & Networking — Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

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