

Summer'26 Accelerator AMA
ASK-ME-ANYTHING: STARTMATE SUMMER'26 ACCELERATOR
Are you a wildly ambitious founder ready to supercharge your startup?
Join us for an open Q&A where you’ll learn everything you need to know about applying to the Startmate Accelerator the most founder-led, high-impact program in Australia and New Zealand.
⏰ When: Wednesday 8th October, 5PM AEST
📍 Where: Zoom with Emma Grife
💜 Who: Early-stage founders, future applicants and anyone who wants to hear straight from the Startmate team
We’ll cover:
What we look for in founders
How to craft a standout application
What happens during the program
Stories of startups who started where you are, and went on to raise millions
What is the Startmate Accelerator?
Put simply, we help you grow your early stage company much, much faster. Over 12 intense, transformative weeks (Jan 27 – April 30), you’ll gain:
✨ Deep customer obsession
🔥 Personalised support from world-class mentors who’ve invested in your success
💸 $120K investment from ANZ’s top operators and VCs
🌏 Unparalleled access to a startup community of 3,500+
📈 A proven platform to raise your next round - 50% of Accelerator alumni go on to raise capital, with a median round size of $1.8M