Venture Cup
AcceleratorMelbourne · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Venture Cup is Swinburne University's longest-running pitch competition run by its Innovation Studio, offering early-stage founders (Swinburne students, staff, and alumni) a bootcamp (Venture Week), coaching, and a chance to win $5,000 cash prizes across student and alumni/staff categories.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Venture Cup invest at?
- Venture Cup invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Venture Cup focus on?
- Venture Cup focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Venture Cup located?
- Venture Cup is headquartered in Melbourne, AU.
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