Startup Pitch & Networking Melbourne

2026-11-06 · 18:00:00 · Richmond

The National Hotel

344 Victoria Street, Richmond, VIC 3121

Startup founders can present to active investors and build local connections at The National Hotel in Richmond during this three-hour evening session.

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

Early-stage and serial entrepreneurs seeking direct investor critique will gain the most value here. Operators, marketers, sales professionals, and business advisors looking to collaborate with emerging ventures or expand their local contact base should also consider attending.

What happens

Proceedings open at 6:00 PM with registration and informal introductions, leading into an organizer welcome and structured networking at 6:30 PM. Live startup presentations run from 7:00 PM to 7:50 PM, followed by open conversation with attendees until 9:00 PM.

Who's in the room

Participants include angels, VC partners, and venture scouts seeking early-stage deals. Alongside them are founders, AI experts, industry disruptors, and international entrepreneurs visiting from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom.

How to prepare

Founders selected to present should time their pitch strictly to five minutes, ensuring clear coverage of the core idea, business model, and target market. Arrive ready to field immediate critique from active venture capitalists, and prepare concise questions to spark conversations during the extended mixer.

Organizer: Startup Valley

Register

At a glance

Tickets
Free – 550 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Stage
Any

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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