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StartCon - Pitch for $1 Million

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Sydney · Seed–Series A

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Investment thesis

StartCon is an Australian startup event organizer that runs the 'Pitch for $1 Million' competition, a pitch contest for startups across the Asia Pacific region, offering investment prizes and connecting founders with venture capital judges.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Sydney, AU
Instruments
Equity

Frequently asked questions

What stage does StartCon - Pitch for $1 Million invest at?
StartCon - Pitch for $1 Million invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does StartCon - Pitch for $1 Million focus on?
StartCon - Pitch for $1 Million focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is StartCon - Pitch for $1 Million located?
StartCon - Pitch for $1 Million is headquartered in Sydney, AU.

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