Startmate is a platform that accelerates exceptional companies through mentor-driven programs and investment. It aims to make Australia and New Zealand the best place in the world to build a startup by supporting early-stage founders and empowering ambitious operators.

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We support the most exceptional founders, operators and investors with our Accelerator and Fellowship programs, propelled by a highly trusted mentor-driven community, and backed by the best angels, venture funds and tech startups in the region.

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14 companies, 25 founders, 1000+ seats and one obnoxiously large sign.

What a friggin night.

It's safe to say, the ANZ startup ecosystem is THRIVING. 

#W23DEMODAY

Final reminder that our monthly community drinks are on Thursday!! 🍾 

This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with other Fellows, Alums, Coaches, the Startmate Team, and other members of the community.

Register here 👇 

Sydney: https://lu.ma/iwcxvuve
Brisbane x Usual Company: https://lu.ma/wx6zptem
Perth x Oliver Tweddell: https://lu.ma/x89ratha

.REMINDER. 

If you want to be our next Investment Associate - get buzzzzzzzy. 🐝  🐝  🐝 

Here are the 3 key skills we're searching for. 

Link in comments.

Cameron, Cam, Cambo.

He is the space rocket man who helps early-stage founders with but an idea build their startup into existence.

He's pretty great.

If you have a brilliant idea and need the accountability, structure and expertise to bring it to life - Launch Club is for you.

Applications close 3 March.

Here's some more information for you. https://lnkd.in/gXm5va6R

🐝 WHAT IS STARTMATE FIRST BELIEVERS? 🐝

First Believers is our dedicated angel investing program. And as Ben Simai says, it's not just theoretical, it's practical.

We're currently on the hunt for people who believe in the power of startups and want to back the next generation of great founders.

Applications close at the end of the month so get in there. 

https://lnkd.in/gpw6m-tN

Join us for our monthly community drinks next Thursday!! 📅  

This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with other Fellows, Alums, Coaches, the Startmate Team, and other members of the community. 

Register here 👇 

Sydney: https://lu.ma/iwcxvuve
Brisbane x Usual Company: https://lu.ma/wx6zptem
Perth x Oliver Tweddell: https://lu.ma/x89ratha

"The world’s population is increasing rapidly, and according to the U.N. we’re going to need to produce 60% more food by 2050. That’s further complicated by the fact that climate change is disrupting agriculture around the world. In response, an Australian startup is working to accelerate crop growth—by zapping plants with electricity.

Rainstick (Startmate, Winter21) basically mimics lightning in controlled environments, creating ions (charged particles) in the air and pushing them onto plants and fungi to stimulate. Admittedly, the work is at a very early stage, but if it can be used successfully to stimulate growth, it would not only boost food production but also eliminate the need for pesticides." ⚡⚡⚡ 

👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRgkkPw3

Meet Kaya Moore. 

She runs our Climate Tech Fellowship. A program for people who want to have an outsized impact on the climate crisis.

We thought we'd share why she is the best woman for the job. 

She's pretty cool right? 

So cool you should probably apply for the Climate Tech Fellowship. 

Don't forget we have an EARLY BIRD OFFER.
🤟 ENDS: NEXT MONDAY 22 JANUARY 🤟 
https://lnkd.in/g8zn4cqi

Well isn't this exciting.

Our very own Brady Flockart (Head of Investments) and Ben Simai (Investment Manager) will be making an appearance at _SOUTHSTART's startup festival in March.

These guys are two peas in a pod. You won't want to miss what they have to say.  

Learn more & grab your ticket here 👉 https://bit.ly/3MSxeQe

💥 March 5th - 7th, 2024, Adelaide 💥

"Perth biotech startup Uluu (Startmate, Summer21) has launched its first commercial product in collaboration with iconic surf brand Quiksilver. A new run of the brand’s iconic boardshorts will feature a unique addition: wax combs made from Uluu’s seaweed-based alternative to plastic. 

And this is just the first step towards some much loftier goals for both businesses." 🎉🎉🎉

👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gFbXRW_b

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