CHICC Expert Workshop - How to Fundraise Like a Pro: The Y Combinator Playbook

Unlock the secrets of successful fundraising with CHICC International Expert in Residence Anya Roy, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capital expert whose lived experience spans both sides of the investment table.

As Co-founder of Syrona Health, a UK-based digital health startup backed by leading accelerator and investment firm Y Combinator, Anya knows firsthand what it takes to secure funding, scale ventures and navigate the complexities of the investment landscape.

Throughout her multifaceted career, Anya has excelled as a venture capital investor, leading strategic investments in notable companies such as Oxford Nanopore and Broken String Biosciences, to name a few. Her leadership experience includes serving as Head of Illumina for Startups across EMEA, where she empowered biotech innovators at the intersection of genomics and precision medicine.

This workshop is your chance to learn from her unique skill set, real-world insights and proven strategies.

Who Should Attend?

• Healthtech startups seeking funding guidance
• SMEs aiming to scale their ventures sustainably
• Professionals navigating the investment landscape in healthcare innovation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from an international expert who combines academic rigour (MPhil in Bioscience from Cambridge; MBA from Oxford) with hands-on experience to transform healthcare innovation.

Whether you're preparing for your next funding round or strategising for long-term growth, this event is not to be missed.

THE DETAILS

Date: Thursday 8 May 2025

Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, including 1hr networking

Where: Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (CHICC), Level 2, 99 William Street, Melbourne

Session format: In-person only, with presentation, interactive engagement and networking     

Registration: Free to attend, with thanks to the State Government of Victoria

CHICC INTERNATIONAL EXPERT IN RESIDENCE

Anya Roy, Co-founder, Syrona Health | Venture Capital Investor | Former Head, Illumina for Startups

Anya is co-founder of Syrona Health, a Y Combinator-backed women's health platform delivering personalised care across life stages from menstrual health, fertility through menopause. Previously, she served as Head of Illumina for Startups across EMEA, directing the genomics giant's engagement with emerging biotech innovators.

A seasoned venture capital investor, Anya has led numerous strategic investments including industry pioneers Oxford Nanopore, Broken String Biosciences, and Alchemab. Her multifaceted career spans banking at Goldman Sachs, venture capital with a focus on spinouts, and entrepreneurship.

Anya holds an MPhil in Bioscience from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from Oxford University. She brings unique cross-sector expertise to discussions on healthcare innovation, women's health equity, and the future of personalised medicine.

Important note for attendees:

To encourage inclusive and open dialogue, this event operates under Chatham House Rule. We kindly ask that you do not film or record this session, including the use of AI notetakers.

Please be advised that photographs and videos may be taken by ANDHealth staff. By attending this event, you agree to being filmed or photographed, and acknowledge that these may be used for marketing or promotional purposes.

Conditions:

• CHICC workshops are free to Victorian digital and digitally enabled medical technology companies, thanks to the support of the Victorian Government, Department of Jobs Skills Industry and Regions.
• To ensure we can continually improve your experience, we kindly request all companies utilising CHICC events complete surveys and reporting requests as a condition of registration. Your feedback helps us provide the best support for Victorian digital health companies.
• Numbers are strictly limited. ANDHealth reserves the right to allocate limited availability to maximise the number of companies that will benefit from the program.

This CHICC workshop is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the State Government of Victoria.