Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night Melbourne

2026-12-02 · 18:00:00 · Richmond

The National Hotel

344 Victoria Street, Richmond, VIC 3121

Held at The National Hotel in Richmond, this pitch night connects early-stage founders with active venture capitalists and angel investors for candid feedback.

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

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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.

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Founder brief

Who should attend

Pre-seed and seed founders seeking capital or market validation will gain the most from this evening. It equally serves operators, advisors, and entrepreneurs looking to connect with emerging teams and active startup backers across Melbourne.

What happens

Proceedings open at 6:00 PM with registration and casual mingling, followed by an official kickoff and interactive networking at 6:30 PM. At 7:00 PM, selected startups give five-minute pitches covering their core idea, business model, and target market, concluding with dedicated networking from 7:50 PM to 9:00 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees comprise early-stage and serial founders, angel investors, VC partners, and venture scouts scouting deal flow. The crowd also features marketers, salespeople, business advisors, AI experts, and international entrepreneurs visiting from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom.

How to prepare

Rehearse your presentation strictly within the five-minute limit, ensuring your problem statement, business model, and addressable market are clearly articulated. Bring a concise overview of your metrics and traction to support follow-up conversations during the dedicated networking blocks before and after the stage sessions.

Organizer: Startup Valley

Register

At a glance

Tickets
Free – 550 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Stage
Pre seed, Seed
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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