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Founded in 2006, Pacific Channel is New Zealand's leading venture creation and investment firm focused on start-up and early-stage life-science and clean-tech innovations. Through expertise, seed funds, and access to external capital, they create, build, and fund companies to develop products/services for global markets.

Australian Medical Angels is an angel network established in 2017 and based in Sydney, Australia. The organization connects investors with early-stage health technology companies across various sectors, including biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, and healthcare services. By leveraging its members' medical expertise, Australian Medical Angels identifies and supports innovative startups in the healthcare sector. The network comprises healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing medical innovation and providing both capital and mentorship to entrepreneurs. Its primary goal is to accelerate the growth of healthcare startups and enhance patient outcomes.

Founded in 2021 and based in Melbourne, Australia, Flying Fox Ventures is an early-stage investment firm focusing on pre-seed and seed rounds across various industries. It primarily invests in companies from Australia and New Zealand.

Mandalay VC is a venture capital investment firm based in Brisbane, Australia, founded in 2020. The firm focuses on investing in Australian companies that operate within the technology, agriculture, and food technology sectors. Mandalay VC aims to support exceptional individuals and innovative projects that have the potential to make a significant impact in their respective industries.

Archangel is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 2020, it focuses on investing in information technology and software-as-a-service companies within the Australian region.

Cut Through Angels, established in Victoria, Australia, is a dedicated investment firm specialising in early-stage funding for innovative ventures.

Yume Food Australia operates an innovative online marketplace designed to connect businesses with premium surplus or excess produce to other businesses in need. The platform facilitates the purchase of quality surplus food at discounted rates for buyers while providing suppliers access to a broad network of potential customers beyond their usual sales channels. Yume Food's offerings span various categories, including meat, dairy, seafood, poultry, dry goods, beverages, prepared meals, fruits, and vegetables. Through its technology, Yume Food aims to minimize food waste by enabling seamless transactions, including buying, selling, and donating surplus food products.

Founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2017, Smileyscope develops a virtual reality headset designed to distract and entertain children during painful medical procedures such as needles. This innovative technology helps keep children calm and still, enabling clinicians to perform their tasks safely and effectively.

Founded in 2021 and based in Melbourne, Australia, Flying Fox Ventures is an early-stage investment firm focusing on pre-seed and seed rounds across various industries. It primarily invests in companies from Australia and New Zealand.

Ren Parenting is available to download from the App Store (in the US & Australia). Did you know 90% of our brain architecture forms before the age of 5? The foundations of our emotional and social development are laid during these early years, with the potential to impact our lifelong mental health. Ren is a psychologist-created app that provides parents with direct access to parenting experts (via 1:1 messaging), evidence-based guidance, and self-assessment tools. Ren helps parents nurture their children’s social and emotional wellbeing / development during these critical years.

Community, content and tools for climate technology companies and products in Australia.

ANDHealth is a national initiative established by commercial and government partners to facilitate the development and commercialization of clinically validated digital health technologies in Australia. It aims to create an integrated ecosystem connecting medtech, pharmaceutical, ICT, and commercial sectors.

WORK180 is an online job portal based in Melbourne, Australia, that focuses on advancing women's careers by helping them find supportive employers. Founded in 2015 and originally known as DCC Jobs Pty Ltd, the company screens employers based on criteria such as pay equality, flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, and the representation of women in leadership roles. The platform provides valuable insights and information that are not publicly available, allowing women to assess workplace policies before applying for jobs. By endorsing employers who meet its rigorous standards, WORK180 aims to create genuinely diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces, thereby attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.

Modo is a mindful productivity platform that enables overburdened and overwhelmed people to be present and focused on what matters. The company's software tool employs psychology, behavioral science, and user experience methodologies to help clients organize their ideas and discover clarity in the midst of daily living, resulting in long-term advantages in both productivity and mental health. Modo was established in 2022 in Naarm, Melbourne by Peter Haasz.

ReciMe is a cooking application based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2020. The app is designed to enhance the cooking experience by allowing users to save, share, and discover a wide variety of recipes. ReciMe's platform empowers individuals to publish their homemade recipes and recreate dishes from others, fostering a community of cooking enthusiasts. By facilitating the exchange of recipes globally, ReciMe aims to ignite a passion for cooking in people of all skill levels.

Established in 2016, SproutX is an Australian AgTech accelerator that facilitates innovation in agricultural technology. It offers an accelerator program and a national co-working space network, fostering collaboration among corporate entities, academia, and government bodies to advance the agricultural sector.

Medtech Actuator is an accelerator firm based in Melbourne, Australia, established in 2017. The company specializes in supporting and funding startups in the med-tech, health tech, and biotech sectors. By providing resources, mentorship, and capital, Medtech Actuator aims to accelerate the growth of innovative companies within these fields, contributing to advancements in healthcare technology across the Asia Pacific region.

Ormond College is a residential college for students of The University of Melbourne and its affiliates.

Australian Medical Angels is an angel network established in 2017 and based in Sydney, Australia. The organization connects investors with early-stage health technology companies across various sectors, including biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, and healthcare services. By leveraging its members' medical expertise, Australian Medical Angels identifies and supports innovative startups in the healthcare sector. The network comprises healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing medical innovation and providing both capital and mentorship to entrepreneurs. Its primary goal is to accelerate the growth of healthcare startups and enhance patient outcomes.

Startmate is a renowned startup accelerator based in Sydney, Australia. Established in 2010, it supports exceptional founders with a three-month program that includes an AUD $75,000 investment, mentorship from successful founders, legal counsel, and demo days for investor presentations.

Artesian VC is an alternative investment management company that specializes in early-stage venture capital, particularly in the clean energy sector. Established in 2004 after spinning out from ANZ Banking Group, the company has evolved to manage a range of specialized funds, with a focus on seed and follow-on investments in startups sourced from approved accelerators, incubators, and academic programs. Artesian's investment strategy emphasizes partnerships with leading organizations in the startup ecosystem, enabling it to identify and support high-potential ventures. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai, New York, London, and Singapore, the company has built a global presence and has successfully raised over AUD 255 million for its various funds. Additionally, Artesian has expanded its reach through initiatives like its China VC Fund and plans for a Southeast Asia VC Fund, underscoring its commitment to fostering innovation in diverse markets.

Boab AI, is a scaleup investment program based in Melbourne, investing in Victorian and international AI companies ready to expand globally.

Startmate is a renowned startup accelerator based in Sydney, Australia. Established in 2010, it supports exceptional founders with a three-month program that includes an AUD $75,000 investment, mentorship from successful founders, legal counsel, and demo days for investor presentations.

Atto Accelerator, established in 2019 and based in Melbourne, Australia, is an accelerator/incubator dedicated to empowering female founders. Its mission is to democratize entrepreneurship by providing a future-focused learning platform for women, enabling them to build and scale global tech companies.

Working Theory Angels is an angel investment group based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2020. The organization focuses on investing in early-stage and seed-stage companies, targeting teams that are addressing significant challenges in large markets experiencing macro shifts. It aims to mitigate risks associated with small portfolios that are common in traditional angel networks. The group has a particular interest in solutions that foster community, enhance daily living, or tackle issues related to physical and environmental health.

Innovation Bay is an Australian not-for-profit networking group established in 2003, based in Sydney. It is dedicated to fostering connections among individuals passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology. The organization serves as an angel network, focusing on early-stage startups across Australia, providing a platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to collaborate and share insights. Through its initiatives, Innovation Bay aims to support the growth of the startup ecosystem by facilitating networking opportunities and promoting knowledge exchange within the community.

ASTN is a national collaborative network focused on developing Australia’s sports technologies industry.

Founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2013, Rampersand is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. They specialize in late seed to Series A financing for enterprise software, B2B/B2C companies, and technology firms across Australia, New Zealand, Silicon Valley, Israel, Europe, and Asia.

Western BACE is a community driven business hub for enterprise, community activity, and business development. It is a business hub where people matter, feel a sense of belonging, and are supported in striving for growth and excellence. Western BACE was established in May 2015 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Startup Victoria is a nonprofit organization that works in collaboration with entrepreneurs, industry, community and educational institutions to help accelerate the growth of Victoria’s startup ecosystem. It operates over 50 events and workshops annually through the Lean Startup Melbourne brand and has over 100 volunteers. The organization was established in 2016 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

"RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. One of Australia's original tertiary institutions, RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community."

One Roof is a business community of wildly ambitious women across Australia and globally. They offer a personalized member experience, including an on-boarding call, weekly networking sessions, curated introductions, and regular business catch-ups. They provide everything women need to succeed in their businesses and careers, all under one roof.

Happy Spaces is a network of local work spaces for community connection, belonging, and wellbeing. Happy Spaces creates spaces, places, and experiences that encourage connection, collaboration, belonging, and sustainable evolution. It launches spaces in local suburban and regional places so people can work close to home, connect, and collaborate with others. Happy Spaces offers a lifestyle to its members, with an engagement program that will deliver professional services and events and activities that inspire and encourage happiness and well being. It was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in Hampton, Australia.

Flinders University, commonly referred to as simply Flinders, is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honor of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked among the nation's top 10. The university is ranked within the world's top 400 institutions in the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The latest Times Higher Education rankings of the world’s top universities ranks Flinders University in the 251 to 300 bracket.

Artesian VC is an alternative investment management company that specializes in early-stage venture capital, particularly in the clean energy sector. Established in 2004 after spinning out from ANZ Banking Group, the company has evolved to manage a range of specialized funds, with a focus on seed and follow-on investments in startups sourced from approved accelerators, incubators, and academic programs. Artesian's investment strategy emphasizes partnerships with leading organizations in the startup ecosystem, enabling it to identify and support high-potential ventures. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai, New York, London, and Singapore, the company has built a global presence and has successfully raised over AUD 255 million for its various funds. Additionally, Artesian has expanded its reach through initiatives like its China VC Fund and plans for a Southeast Asia VC Fund, underscoring its commitment to fostering innovation in diverse markets.

"RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. One of Australia's original tertiary institutions, RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community."

Barayamal is Australia's Indigenous Business Accelerator - now known as a world leader in Indigenous Entrepreneurship. We inspire, educate and support Indigenous Entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams and create a better world for all who live in it. Barayamal means ‘Black Swan’ in Kamilaroi language and were first seen by Europeans in 1697 but before that, Europeans had only known of a white swan. In this instance, the black swan represents Indigenous entrepreneurs who have not been noticed in the world for their innovative businesses. Barayamal plans to show the world that Indigenous entrepreneurs exist and they can also build global businesses.

ANDHealth is a national initiative established by commercial and government partners to facilitate the development and commercialization of clinically validated digital health technologies in Australia. It aims to create an integrated ecosystem connecting medtech, pharmaceutical, ICT, and commercial sectors.

Medtech Actuator is an accelerator firm based in Melbourne, Australia, established in 2017. The company specializes in supporting and funding startups in the med-tech, health tech, and biotech sectors. By providing resources, mentorship, and capital, Medtech Actuator aims to accelerate the growth of innovative companies within these fields, contributing to advancements in healthcare technology across the Asia Pacific region.

The City of Whittlesea is a Local Government Area located in the outer north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia.

City of Greater Dandenong is a government organisation that provides services, sponsorships, grants, and promotes development in community.

Skalata Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Docklands, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2018. It focuses on seed-stage investments in startups, with emphasis on consumer products and information technology. The firm provides equity investments typically around AU$250,000 per transaction and offers extensive hands-on support, including one-on-one coaching and ongoing mentorship to help founders develop capabilities for long-term growth.

Innovation Bay is an Australian not-for-profit networking group established in 2003, based in Sydney. It is dedicated to fostering connections among individuals passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology. The organization serves as an angel network, focusing on early-stage startups across Australia, providing a platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to collaborate and share insights. Through its initiatives, Innovation Bay aims to support the growth of the startup ecosystem by facilitating networking opportunities and promoting knowledge exchange within the community.

Fab9 operates a maker space that offers access to purpose-built collaborative workshops with state-of-the-art machines, tools, training, technology, and expert technicians, enabling professionals to learn new skills, boost creativity and productivity, and engage with Melbourne's maker community.

EM Advisory is a boutique corporate advisory firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The firm specializes in supporting Australian companies that aim to expand globally, with a particular focus on technology deals. Its senior advisors provide expertise in growth strategy, capital raising, and mergers and acquisitions. EM Advisory emphasizes understanding the underlying purpose and objectives of a transaction before developing detailed execution plans, which helps clients achieve better outcomes and build enduring relationships. The firm’s approach is designed to reduce transaction risk and enable informed decision‑making.

Slingshot is a venture capital firm and accelerator based in Newcastle, Australia, specializing in seed and startup investments in the technology sector, primarily focusing on B2B and B2C models. Founded in 2013, Slingshot offers a 12-week program designed to support startups with funding, mentorship, and a collaborative work environment that fosters innovation. The firm typically takes a 5% to 10% equity stake in the companies it invests in, providing initial funding of up to A$0.05 million and follow-on co-investments of approximately A$0.20 million in select startups. Additionally, Slingshot runs corporate innovation programs that connect established companies with disruptive startups, facilitating the development of innovative technologies that can lead to significant commercial outcomes. The firm has collaborated with notable brands, enhancing their ability to leverage startup skills and technologies to create substantial business impact.

Startmate is a renowned startup accelerator based in Sydney, Australia. Established in 2010, it supports exceptional founders with a three-month program that includes an AUD $75,000 investment, mentorship from successful founders, legal counsel, and demo days for investor presentations.

"RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. One of Australia's original tertiary institutions, RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community."

Collective Campus is an innovation school and consultancy based in Australia and Singapore that works with large corporates and startups to help them adopt the mindsets, methods and tools required to explore new business models and innovate in an era of rapid disruption. We've helped organisations such as Asahi, Ascendas-Singbridge, Australian Unity, BNP Paribas, Charter Hall, Clifford Chance, King & Wood Mallesons, MetLife Insurance, Mills Oakley, Microsoft, National Australia Bank, Singapore Pools, Singapore American School (SAS), Sportsbet, Telstra and Village Roadshow among others. If your organisation needs help coming up with ideas, testing and turning ideas into reality, incubating project teams, driving cultural change, training staff in emerging skill-sets and technologies, or connecting and partnering with startups, then CC can help.

ASTN is a national collaborative network focused on developing Australia’s sports technologies industry.

La Trobe University is a public research university that offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across its two colleges of Arts, Social Science and Commerce (ASSC) and Science, Health and Engineering (SHE). As well as pursuing academic excellence, La Trobe will continue to actively serve the communities in which its campuses are located. They promote positive change and address the major issues of our time through being connected, inclusive, and excellent. La Trobe University was founded in 967 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Western BACE is a community driven business hub for enterprise, community activity, and business development. It is a business hub where people matter, feel a sense of belonging, and are supported in striving for growth and excellence. Western BACE was established in May 2015 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

In October 2015, Australia's Fintech startup community came together to shape the vision for the association. This created an unprecedented opportunity to provide input into the development of the Turnbull Government's innovation agenda. Over the course of a month, the Fintech community collaborated and drafted a document of recommended reforms. This document was endorsed by more than 35 Fintech organisations and submitted to key government ministers for consideration.

Startup Victoria is a nonprofit organization that works in collaboration with entrepreneurs, industry, community and educational institutions to help accelerate the growth of Victoria’s startup ecosystem. It operates over 50 events and workshops annually through the Lean Startup Melbourne brand and has over 100 volunteers. The organization was established in 2016 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Fab9 operates a maker space that offers access to purpose-built collaborative workshops with state-of-the-art machines, tools, training, technology, and expert technicians, enabling professionals to learn new skills, boost creativity and productivity, and engage with Melbourne's maker community.