VC Connect 2026 - Founders × Funders Roundtable

🌐 VC Connect 2026

VC Connect 2026 is an exclusive roundtable event bringing together founders, angel investors, venture capital partners, and ecosystem experts for genuine, high-impact conversations.

Designed as a mini investor summit, without the noise of traditional pitch nights, VC Connect focuses on authentic dialogue, strategic feedback, and meaningful connections. Founders will have the chance to exchange directly with active investors in a speed-dating style rotation, gaining insights that can help shape their next growth and fundraising steps.

The session will take place in an intimate setting on Kent Street, Sydney, with a maximum of 15 selected startups. Each founder will engage in short, focused discussions with both angel and VC investors, followed by an after-hours networking session over drinks.

👀 Meet the investors and experts in the room

You will have the opportunity to meet and connect with:

• Karen Chan, Perennial Partners

• David Kenney, Epic Execution

• Maggie Ng, Noah Connect

• Jordan Martenstyn, Bailador Technology Investments

• Alejandra Romero, Main Sequence

• Joshua Farrugia, Black Nova Venture Capital

💬 What to expect

• 5-10 VCs

• 10-15 startups

• 7-minute founder-funder conversations

• Networking session to close the evening

💡 Why attend

• Gain direct access to active investors

• Receive strategic feedback in a focused setting

• Build meaningful connections with funders and ecosystem experts

• Explore both equity and non-dilutive funding perspectives

📍 Event details

📍 Kent Street, Sydney CBD
📅 Tuesday 14 April 2026
🕕 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm