Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night Melbourne

2026-12-02 · 18:00:00 · Richmond

The National Hotel

344 Victoria Street, Richmond, VIC 3121

Startup Valley hosts a pitch and deal flow night at The National Hotel in Richmond, featuring live five-minute startup presentations and direct investor 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 stage entrepreneurs seeking direct critique and funding connections will find this session relevant across any industry. Operators, early-stage teams, and serial founders wanting to connect with capital and commercial peers will gain value from the structured interactions.

What happens

Proceedings begin at 6:00 PM with registration and casual mingling, followed by an official welcome and interactive networking at 6:30 PM. Live startup pitches take place between 7:00 PM and 7:50 PM, giving teams five minutes each to present their core idea, business model, and target market. The gathering concludes with casual networking and drinks until 9:00 PM.

Who's in the room

Angel investors, venture capital partners, and venture scouts gather to evaluate early deal flow. Alongside these backers sit startup founders, sales professionals, marketers, business advisors, AI experts, and international entrepreneurs visiting from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom.

How to prepare

Rehearse a disciplined five-minute presentation that clearly details your business model, customer base, and market traction without running over. Arrive ready to explain your metrics during both the early interactive networking segment and the later post-pitch discussions.

Organizer: Startup Valley

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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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