Master Startup Fundraising Through Real-World Practice
Learn from founders who've actually raised capital. Our September 2025 cohort focuses on practical pitch development, investor relations, and funding strategy that works in today's market.
Explore Our Approach
Pitch Development Lab
Work directly with mentors who've seen thousands of pitches. You'll build your story from scratch, test it with real audiences, and refine it based on actual feedback. Our October 2025 intensive includes video analysis of your presentations plus one-on-one coaching sessions that address your specific weak points.
Due Diligence Readiness
Most founders aren't prepared for what comes after investor interest. Learn to organize your data room, prepare financial projections that actually make sense, and handle the detailed questions that can make or break a deal.
Investor Network Access
Connect with angel investors and early-stage funds actively looking for Australian startups. Our quarterly meetups in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne have led to real funding conversations. Not everyone gets investment, but everyone gets honest feedback about their readiness level and specific areas to improve before approaching larger funds.
Why Traditional Fundraising Advice Falls Short
Market Reality Check
Australian funding landscape is different from Silicon Valley. We teach you to navigate local angel networks, understand ESVCLP structures, and position for R&D tax incentives that complement private investment.
Rejection Recovery
Every founder faces "no" more than "yes." Learn to extract useful feedback from rejections, maintain momentum during funding droughts, and know when to pivot your approach versus your business model.
Beyond the Pitch Deck
Fundraising happens in conversations, not presentations. Practice handling unexpected questions, building rapport during coffee meetings, and following up without being annoying.
Kieran Donaldson
Founder, CloudTrack Solutions
The program didn't guarantee funding, but it prepared me for every part of the process. When I finally met with investors, I knew how to handle their technical questions, present realistic projections, and explain our competitive advantages clearly. Took me eight months to close our seed round after completing the course, but I felt confident throughout those conversations.
Applications Open for September 2025
Limited to 24 participants per cohort. We're looking for founders with working products or strong prototypes who are serious about raising capital in 2025-2026.
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