New Opportunity Land for Aussie Founders: Startup World Cup Melbourne 2025!
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Australia’s startup ecosystem is about to witness a game-changing event—Startup World Cup Melbourne, making its debut in the city on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
Hosted by Startup&Angels in collaboration with Pegasus Tech Ventures, this is not just another pitch competition, it’s your ticket to the global stage, where founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders collide to build the next wave of tech innovation.
Whether you're an ambitious founder, a strategic investor, or someone passionate about the future of startups, Startup World Cup Melbourne is the place to be this July.
What Is the Startup World Cup?
Backed by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the Startup World Cup is a global competition spanning over 70 countries. Each country hosts its own qualifying event—and the winners fly to San Francisco for the Grand Finale with a chance to secure a US$1 million investment.
And here’s the kicker:
The winner of Startup World Cup Melbourne 2025 will receive a fully sponsored flight to San Francisco, courtesy of United Airlines, to represent Australia in the global finals in October 2025.
This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch your startup to the world!
Save These Key Dates!
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Event Date: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
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Pitch Applications Close: 1 July 2025
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Startup Lineup Announced: 11 July 2025
👉 Apply to Pitch at Startup World Cup Melbourne
👉 Buy Your Early Bird Ticket Now (Limited spots available!)
Why Should Founders Apply?
1. Raise Investment
Pitch directly to real investors from VC firms and angel networks, including LaunchVic, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Blossom Capital Partners, and many more to be announced.
2. Expand Your Visibility
Be seen by hundreds of attendees, media partners like Startup Daily, and a community of 15,000+ startup enthusiasts and professionals in our socials.
3. Access Global Networks
Get exposure to Pegasus Tech Ventures' international investment network and open doors to new funding, mentorship, and partnership opportunities.
4. Learn & Grow
Gain insights from top-tier investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders through panel discussions, keynotes, and exclusive networking sessions.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome a diverse range of startup applicants, including:
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Tech, SaaS, ClimateTech, Fintech, AI, HealthTech, and more
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Seed to growth-stage startups
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Founders currently raising capital or planning to in the next 6–12 months
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Entrepreneurs with global expansion in mind
Meet Our First Judge Lineup (More to Be Announced!)
We’re proud to present a stellar panel of judges who will be evaluating startups live at the event:
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Dickie Currer – Hype Men Media
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Michelle Vu – LaunchVic
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Sophie Yao – Pegasus Tech Ventures
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Vadim Pretrichenko – Blossom Capital Partners
These leaders bring extensive experience in venture capital, founder support, and early-stage growth—giving you a chance to gain invaluable feedback from the best in the business.
Who Else Should Attend?
This isn’t just a startup pitch night—it’s a networking hub for:
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Investors scouting their next unicorn
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Ecosystem leaders shaping innovation
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Corporate partners and innovation teams
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Startup supporters who want to meet rising founders
Whether you're there to invest, learn, support, or simply connect, Startup World Cup Melbourne is your front-row seat to Australia’s next wave of startup ecosystem.
Don’t Miss Out!
Spots are limited—and our Early Bird tickets are flying fast.
Secure your place now and be part of something big.
👉 Apply to Pitch
👉 Buy Your Early Bird Ticket (it’s selling fast!)
Contact Us
For media inquiries, partnerships, or further info:
📧 startupandangels@australiance.com
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