Sydney Startups
& Startup Resources
Sydney Startup Mentor Programs
With 35% of Australia’s startups, Sydney is home to a burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem. The city also hosts the majority of the countries Fintech companies at around 60%. Sydney offers grants to various stage startups which has helped the scene grow into a startup hub. As the local government works to create even more resources, Sydney is primed for more growth.
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.
Mentorship from select Sydney founders

Peer mentorship program with fellow tech founders
Global, stage and local founder forums
Pitch practice with tier 1 VC's
Proactive support and introductions from staff
Biannual global conferences
Accelerator grade discounts
Connecting Sydney Founders with each other and the Founders Network community.
You'll learn more from the threads seen here everyday than you did in most courses you've ever waded through. So dive in, everyone is here because this is exactly what we want to be doing.
I'm a very technical person. Not big on the business side of things. Thanks to Founders Network, I've received valuable, actionable business advice from both founders and investors alike.
I would say it's a very reasonable cost to tap into a worldwide network of entrepreneurs who, as a group, have gone through just about everything you can imagine and have a world of experience they can offer to you.
We have some amazing members. With over 600 tech founders, 100 events a year, 90% Monthly Active Users (MAU), there’s no other network as experienced and helpful.
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In Africa, there is a saying: 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' The great thing about the Founder's Network is that it's not an either/or! We go together farther AND faster, and actually it's way more fun ;)
The fn community has been along for my journey through four startups including one dissolution, one major restructure, a successful exit and now a high-growth, funded SaaS company. Being a Founder is sometimes overwhelming and lonely. This community provides guidance and the lift you need when facing your most excruciating obstacles. More importantly, it's a community that genuinely celebrates your successes along the way!
Founding a business can be a lonely pursuit, but being surrounded by a like-minded community enriches the experience. Founders Network is a cadre who provides concrete perspective and insights. In my experience, it's just as enriching to me as a serial entrepreneur to see what and who is coming next, as it would have been to me years ago as a first-time founder to avoid (some!) rookie errors.
Events

Webinars

Founder Thought Leadership
Trending Tech Topic Panels
Pitch Practice Featuring Tier 1 VC's
Private Office Hours With Tier 1 VC's

Conferences
Partners

Calculating Burn Rate and Startup Runway
Spending your funds wisely is one of the best pieces of tech startup advice that founders should follow. According to a study by U.S. Bank, 82 percent of small businesses …
Readying Your Business for the Web3 Wave with Vishal Lugani
Interest in Web3 is increasing dramatically. While volatility remains reliable within cryptocurrency and Web3, consumer, business, and regulator awareness is skyrocketing. Over the last year, Google searches for the term …
A Guide to Seed Fundraising
Coming up with a great idea for your startup is one thing, but it’s often what comes next that can make all the difference. Without a sustainable source of funding …
Investor Syndicates: How Do They Work?
How to raise money is a crucial question for startup founders. Due to the newness and riskiness of many startup ventures, most founders can’t access capital through traditional means such …
How to Use AngelList to Fund Your Startup
When it comes to raising funds for your startup, connecting with venture capitalists and angel investors is a top priority. In recent years, startup founders are increasingly turning to platforms …