

Founder Funder Connect
Overview
We are gathering together a group of 70+ startup founders who are looking to fundraise to help them connect to the Australia investor community.
This half-day event will focus on the ins and outs of capital raising. From structuring your round and preparing your data room, to understanding equity and investor expectations.
You’ll hear firsthand from founders who’ve raised in the current market, meet investors in curated small-group sessions, and wrap it all up with relaxed networking drinks.
Whether you're raising your first round or preparing for your Seed/Series A, this is your chance to gain practical insights and build genuine connections with the best of the best of Victoria's investor community.
Due to demand, one founder registration per startup only please.
How to Attend
To ensure the right balance of founders and investors, there is a two-step application process to validate expressions of interest and match an appropriate number of founders to investors attending. Please note we will not be able to accept all expressions of interest for this event.
Location - Jolimont House, 88 Jolimont Street, East Melbourne
FAQS
When will I know if my expression of interest to attend is approved?
Once you have completed your expression of interest, you should receive a notification in late January. To keep this event purposeful and ensure strong founder–investor alignment on cheque size and sector, it is likely that not all expressions of interest will be accommodated.
What happens to my registration information?
If you give permission, your information will be shared with participating investors after the event so they can contact you.
About LaunchVic
LaunchVic's role is LaunchVic's role is to fuel the growth of Victoria’s startup ecosystem by building the confidence and capability of Victorians to create, scale, and invest in startups.Established by the Victorian Government in 2016, LaunchVic is helping shape the future of the state’s innovation economy.
Questions?
If you have a question about this event, please contact [email protected]