Accelerating Local Tech: How Eastend Ventures is Investing in Adelaide’s Innovation Ecosystem

Join us at The Innovation Factory for an evening exploring how venture capital is helping build the next generation of high-growth technology companies in South Australia.

We're hosting a fireside conversation with the founders of Eastend Ventures, one of Adelaide's newest venture capital firms, to discuss what it takes to raise a fund, back ambitious founders, and build a thriving startup ecosystem.

In just over two years, Eastend Ventures has raised $26 million, deployed $7.7 million across seven startups, and recently secured a landmark $5 million investment from Funds SA - the first time a debut Australian venture capital fund has received backing through a superannuation mandate.

The conversation will explore:

• The journey of building Eastend Ventures from the ground up

• Raising a $26 million venture capital fund

• The story behind the $5 million Funds SA investment and seven months of due diligence

• How venture capital firms evaluate startup investments

• What Eastend Ventures looks for in founders and high-growth companies

• Building globally competitive startups from South Australia

• The future of Adelaide's startup and innovation ecosystem

Following the fireside session, stay for networking with founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and members of Adelaide's innovation community.

Event Details

• The Innovation Factory - Halifax Street, Adelaide

• Networking from 5:30 PM

• Main session begins at 6:00 PM

• Networking afterwards

• Free event | Limited capacity