The funders are here early, wanna meet them?

Ask your questions, get your practice in, figure out the right way to move forward throught all the upcoming events, from North to South.

We’re bringing together a curated room of founders and funders for a high-energy evening of connection, conversation, and capital — powered by HubSpot for Startups.

You can apply for the opportunity to get real investor insight through the panellists reviewing your concept IN REAL TIME.

You can submit one of the following:
- A 60-second video of the pitch of your business.
- A 60-second video explaining a potential problem space and your idea to solve it.

We will select some and our base of investors will go through the video and give you feedback in real time.

In order to be considered, you will need to sign for HubSpot For Startups Program here.
and submitting your video by emailing it to mitchell@fishburners.org

October is set to be a defining moment for Sydney’s startup ecosystem, with investors, founders and technology leaders converging on the city.

This event is designed to cut through the noise and prepare startups for what matters most:
🛠️ Building meaningful relationships with investors,
🧭 Navigating funding conversations,
🔑 Unlocking growth opportunities,
🤝 Practice your conversations before October events kick off.

With HubSpot’s expertise in scaling startups through smart sales, marketing and customer relationship tools, attendees will walk away with practical strategies to build momentum and credibility when it counts most.

Expect sharp insights, candid discussions and the chance to connect directly with funders who are serious about partnering with ambitious founders.

Whether you’re raising your first round or gearing up for expansion, this is your opportunity to position your startup for the next stage of growth.

The networking, questions, and conversations you'll see on this evening is exactly the sort of preparation you need when things go South 😉

Don't miss out!

The HubSpot for Startups Program and free fundraising toolkit below includes:

Up to 90% discount on growth tools that have powered companies like Mistral AI, Anthropic, Tracksuit.com, Aspire, Heidihealth, internmatch.io, Sprout.ph, Emesent, ProMobitech, SleekFlow etc.

What you get - Fundraising Toolkit:

Fundraising Pipeline Tracker — treat investors like your best customers
List of 40 Unicorn Pitch Decks that raised >USD$100 Billions — see exactly how billion-dollar startups raised their rounds
Complete Fundraising Playbook — step-by-step blueprint used by 10,000+ founders
Pitch Deck Template + Benchmarks — industry data investors actually want to see

Unlock the Free Fundraising Toolkit here by signing up for HubSpot For Startups Program (takes less than 3 mins, no payment required).

About Fishburners

Fishburners is Australia’s largest start-up community providing over 1000+ entrepreneurs a year with access to investment and economic development opportunities, mentoring, facilities and educational resources. Fishburners is based in Sydney, NSW and since their inception in 2011, Fishburners has impacted over 35,000+ entrepreneurs, held 3,800+ events, created 8,200+ jobs, helped start-up businesses raise $1B+ and partnered with 2,000+ enterprises, universities, and other organisations.