Startmate Demo Day | ANZ's largest pitch night

2027-05-06 · Sydney

Startmate Demo Day showcases graduating founders from the accelerator's Summer '27 cohort pitching live to the startup ecosystem in Sydney on 6 May 2027.

Startmate Demo Day is the graduation night for each Startmate Accelerator cohort, where founders pitch live to a room full of investors, operators, and the ANZ startup community. The next Demo Day features the Summer '27 cohort pitching in Sydney on Thursday 6 May 2027. Attendees can also enjoy food and drinks at the after-party once the pitches wrap up.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders seeking to evaluate accelerator graduation standards, raise awareness for their own ventures, or connect with active ecosystem participants will gain valuable insights. It also offers early-stage operators and potential future accelerator applicants a clear view of sector-agnostic pitches in the ANZ market.

What happens

Founders from the accelerator cohort present live pitches to the audience during the formal pitch competition. Once the stage presentations conclude, attendees move into an after-party with food and drinks provided to facilitate informal conversations.

Who's in the room

Participants gather from across the ANZ startup community, bringing together angel investors, venture capitalists, operators, and graduating cohort founders. The broad sectoral scope ensures a diverse crowd spanning multiple startup industries.

How to prepare

Review active investment trends across Australia and New Zealand before arriving, and bring concise summaries of your own work to discuss during the social mixer. Pack business cards or have digital contact details ready for quick exchanges during the after-party.

Organizer: Startmate

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At a glance

Tickets
25-35 AUD
Sectors
Agnostic

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