Are you a wildly ambitious founder and pre Series A fundraise? The Accelerator is for you.
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We're industry agnostic.
We've invested in companies spanning an insanely diverse range of industries. From ed-tech, health-tech, prop-tech and climate-tech to space-tech, fin-tech and legal-tech.
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You're never too early.
67% of Accelerator companies had no revenue when they appliedand every cohort has had at least one company that is idea-stage and pre-MVP.
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We strive for equal representation.
Diversity builds smarter solutions. Since 2021, 40% of our companies have 1 or more women co-founders.
Ladymates Leadership is for you.
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Program Syllabus
Unlike most other accelerators, the $120k we invest in your startup comes directly from our mentor community. This means every mentor has skin in the game and is personally invested in seeing you succeed.
Investment: We invest AUD 120k in each company so that all your energy is focused on building your startup.
Founder friends: You’ll be surrounded by a cohort of equally ambitious founders on the same journey.
Pitch perfect: We’ll tear your pitch deck to shreds and by the end of the Accelerator you’ll have a bulletproof deck ready for investors.
Launch your startup to the world: Pitch your startup to an audience of thousands at Demo Day.
A product people want: You’ll spend 12 weeks laser-focused on your customer, how you can improve your product and the results to drive meaningful growth
Mentorship: You’ll be partnered with ANZ’s most successful founders, operators and investors who have skin in the game and will run through brick walls to see you succeed
SME: We’ll connect you with subject matter experts who can provide tailored industry advice on how to approach your business
Community: You’ll gain access to ANZ’s largest startup community of founders, operators and investors who are ready to support you on your journey.
World-class talent pool: Within our 2000+ startmate fellowship alumni are the hires you need to take your startup to the next level at your fingertips: pre-vetted, upskilled, and hungry to join a high-growth startup.
The best platform in ANZ to raise capital: Having the Startmate brand behind you will be a stamp of approval to every potential investor or employee you meet.
Frequently asked questions
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Join a community that will help you go from idea to IPO
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Hiring
We have over 3000+ of ANZ’s most talented operators in our community. Our incredible Startmate fellows are hungry to join a high-growth startup and ready to support you on your journey.
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Investors
We have built an army of over 250 early stage investors who are inspired by your commitment to changing the world. They are here, ready to be your First Believers, and invest.
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Funding
We invest in you from day one and continue to believe in you forever after. This is a unique fund in ANZ that automatically invests all Startmate pro-rata for our alumni, which means you can go into your fundraising conversations already knowing you have the Startmate pro-rata committed
Essential Reading
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Apply for the upcoming Startmate Accelerator
If you’re ready to move faster than you ever thought possible, build a better product with more users, and get the best platform in ANZ to raise capital, apply for the Startmate Accelerator.
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Program Dates: FEB - MAY 2026 (12 WEEKS)
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Applications Close: 11:59PM NOV 2
What you’ll get out of the Accelerator
Investment: We invest AUD 120k in each company so that all your energy is focused on building your startup.
Founder friends: You’ll be surrounded by a cohort of equally ambitious founders on the same journey.
Pitch perfect: We’ll tear your pitch deck to shreds and by the end of the Accelerator you’ll have a bulletproof deck ready for investors.
Launch your startup to the world: Pitch your startup to an audience of thousands at Demo Day.
A product people want: You’ll spend 12 weeks laser-focused on your customer, how you can improve your product and the results to drive meaningful growth
Mentorship: You’ll be partnered with ANZ’s most successful founders, operators and investors who have skin in the game and will run through brick walls to see you succeed
SME: We’ll connect you with subject matter experts who can provide tailored industry advice on how to approach your business
Community: You’ll gain access to ANZ’s largest startup community of founders, operators and investors who are ready to support you on your journey.
World-class talent pool: Within our 2000+ startmate fellowship alumni are the hires you need to take your startup to the next level at your fingertips: pre-vetted, upskilled, and hungry to join a high-growth startup.
The best platform in ANZ to raise capital: Having the Startmate brand behind you will be a stamp of approval to every potential investor or employee you meet.