Startmate is a prominent Australian and New Zealand accelerator and venture capital firm dedicated to fostering startup ambition. It began as the first tech accelerator in Australia in 2011 and has since grown into a comprehensive platform that invests in promising early-stage companies through its accelerator programs, fellowships, and seed fund. Its mission is to supercharge the most ambitious founders, operators, and investors by providing them with a powerful community, mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, and the initial capital needed to launch and scale their businesses.

Founded in

Australia