Startmate Launch Club
AcceleratorSydney · Pre-Seed–Seed · 11 people tracked
Also known as Startmate
Investment thesis
Launch Club supports early-stage founders through a structured program combining high-calibre peers, operator-led education, and deep community support. Its Social Enterprise stream backs founders solving meaningful social or environmental problems through sustainable, scalable business models where impact sits at the core, revenue is linked to the solution, and structure prioritises durable outcomes alongside financial sustainability. The stream welcomes for-profits, hybrids, and purpose-driven non-profits, and offers additional tailored guidance from leaders in the social enterprise ecosystem, along with a limited number of fully funded scholarship places.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesFintech ×1
HQs:Australia×1
Portfolio companies · 1 tracked
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Startmate is a platform that provides investors with access to early-stage founders in Australia and New Zealand, offering deal flow and angel investing education.
FintechSector AgnosticSydney, AU
Niki Scevak(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlackbird FoundryBlackbird GiantsBlackbird Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
O3 · startupdaily.net · Jul 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Startmate Launch Club invest at?
- Startmate Launch Club invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Startmate Launch Club focus on?
- Startmate Launch Club focuses on Climate Tech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Startmate Launch Club located?
- Startmate Launch Club is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
- Who does Startmate Launch Club co-invest with?
- Startmate Launch Club most often shares deals with Blackbird Foundry, Blackbird Giants, Blackbird Ventures, among 3 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelElena Tsalanidis, Deeligence | Summer'26 Demo Day
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Jamie Brownlee, Brainwaves | Summer'26 Demo Day
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Bodhi Hawken, Lockii | Summer'26 Demo Day
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Sai Naicker, CrossCourtAI | Summer'26 Demo Day
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Zander Schweitzer, Alloovium | Summer'26 Demo Day
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Hailey Mason, Evatto | Summer'26 Demo Day
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