Sydney Startup Community
Founders Network’s mission is in connecting Sydney’s Founders and startups with a global support network. Based in Silicon Valley, Founders Network provides Sydney the ability to access resources only available in the tech capital of the world. We’re a mentorship program that compliments local tech ecosystems and facilitates the growth of local Founders Network members.
Nominee Preview Q&A
A live Zoom for nominated founders: how Founders Network works, what happens next, and open Q&A.
Upcoming Sydney events
No Sydney events open to guests are on the calendar right now. The Nominee Preview Q&A above is the best way to meet us, or browse every upcoming Founders Network event.
Our Local Leadership Team
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The Sydney startup scene
Sydney ranks #26 among global startup ecosystems in Startup Genome's Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026, with an ecosystem value of $59.7 billion for H2 2023 to 2025.
Startup Genome counts 8 active unicorns in Sydney and ranks it first in Oceania for AI-native cluster, talent strength and R&D engine. Its main sectors are artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and medtech and life sciences.
Founders Network in Sydney
Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Membership is selective and by invitation, and founders can request an invitation.
Members get mentorship from other founders, chapter events, and introductions to investors and founders across a global network. The Sydney chapter is run by volunteer member leaders, who are listed on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sydney a good place to start a startup?
Startup Genome ranks Sydney #26 globally and first in Oceania for talent strength. It reports 8 active unicorns and a $59.7 billion ecosystem value.
How do I meet other founders in Sydney?
Go to local startup events, work from a shared tech precinct, or join a peer community. Founders Network members meet other founders through chapter events and introductions.
What startup events are in Sydney?
Upcoming Sydney chapter events are listed on this page. Members attend chapter events alongside other local founders.
What industries are strongest in Sydney?
Startup Genome lists artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and medtech and life sciences as Sydney's main sectors.
How do I join Founders Network in Sydney?
You can request an invitation. Membership is selective and by invitation, so not every request is accepted.
Get an invitation to the community.
Founders Network is an invite-only peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Drop your email — we'll take it from there.
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