StartupHaus Melbourne · July 2026: Where Founders, VCs & Startups Meet
About this Event
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Grab yours on any of these platforms and please have your ticket ready to show at check-in on the day.
🎬 New: A Short LiveHaus Documentary
Curious what a LiveHaus actually feels like?
We’ve just released a short documentary capturing the vision, people and energy behind what we’re building.
If you're attending this event, this will give you a feel for what’s coming.
Watch it here.
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See what StartupHaus actually feels like 👇
Here’s a recap from our last StartupHaus Sydney event in March 2026.
Each Haus has its own dedicated WhatsApp group inside the LiveHaus community. Join the StartupHaus crew here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L7UriFt55vVJWfRIlZ1l0I?mode=gi_t
When you join, please share: your name, what you’re building, why you’re attending and how the group can support you. Let’s keep it high-signal and intentional.
StartupHaus brought to you by LiveHaus: proudly partnering with Build Club, Scalare Partners, and Tank Stream Labs to bring Australia’s next-gen founders together.
About LiveHaus
LiveHaus is redefining how Australia connects through business events: replacing boring, low-energy conferences with fast-paced, story-driven experiences where real conversations lead to real ROI.
Every LiveHaus event is built on one promise:
Energy first. Connections second. Outcomes third.
(Yes, in that order.)
Why Attend StartupHaus 2026
StartupHaus is where Australia’s founders, operators, investors, and venture ecosystem collide.
A high-energy after-work gathering for the people building what’s next — from seed-stage to scale-up.
Whether you’re a founder, early-stage operator, VC partner, angel investor, or ecosystem builder, this is your room to learn, connect, pitch, and grow.
What You’ll Gain
- Founder-to-founder insights on traction, GTM, fundraising, product velocity, and real execution.
- Investor access without the awkwardness – curated intros to VCs, angels, accelerators & ecosystem leaders.
- Raw, tactical stories from founders who’ve shipped, scaled, failed, rebuilt, and won.
- A premium after-work atmosphere with DJ, drinks, food, and momentum-charged storytelling.
Event Agenda
5:30 – 6:00 PM | Founder Drinks + Curated Networking
Meet the right people; not just the closest ones.
6:00 – 6:10 PM | LiveHaus Welcome
Setting the energy and intention for the night.
6:10 – 6:20 PM | Keynote by
6:25 – 7:00 PM | Power Panel 1 – From Idea to First Customers: Finding Product-Market Fit, Early Traction & Building in Australia’s New Startup Economy
Featuring:
- Matthew Nettlefold, Founder, Unclench
- Patrick White, Founder, Ragpiq
- Noah Yang, Founder & CEO, We Are Mobilise
- Arjun Agarwal, Founder & CEO, inaam
- Sara Singh Tak, Founder & CEO, Humans of Australia
7:00 – 7:10 PM | Networking between panels
7:15 – 7:50 PM | Power Panel 2: How Founders Fund Growth in 2026: VC, Grants & What Actually Gets You Capital
Featuring:
- Rohit Bhargava, Founder, Komo Club
- Matt Rowles, General Manager, SCALERR
- Thea Ngo, Investor, Archangel Ventures
- Kate Herbert, Executive Director & Partner, trampoline.
7:50 – 7:55 PM | 2 Selected Founder Pitches
Two selected founders take the stage to pitch their ideas in five minutes each.
8:00 – 9:00 PM | DJ, Food & Drinks, Networking
Wrap up the night with purposeful conversations, food, drinks, and the LiveHaus energy.
The Experience
StartupHaus isn’t a pitch night. It’s a Founder Room where builders, operators and investors come together to sharpen ideas, pressure-test thinking and move faster.
You won’t just hear startup stories. You’ll interrogate them.
Expect:
- Honest conversations about what’s actually working
- Practical insights from founders building in real time
- Curated collisions with people who understand the journey
- Energy, momentum and clarity without the startup theatre
Because great companies aren’t built in isolation. They’re built in rooms like this.
Tickets
Paid. Limited. Intentionally curated. StartupHaus is designed for founders, early operators, investors and ecosystem builders who care about:
- Building real companies
- Making better decisions faster
- Surrounding themselves with ambitious people
This isn’t a demo day. It’s a high-signal room for people serious about what’s next.
Seats are capped to protect the quality of conversation.
Powered By
Hosted by LiveHaus – Where energy meets ROI.
PS: It’s going to be one powerful founder night. We’re creating a space where founders, early operators and startup builders learn the way humans always have:
Face to face. Sharing stories. Debating ideas. Laughing. Grabbing food and drinks.
Because great companies aren’t built in isolation. Before webinars. Before Zoom. Before AI.
In an AI era, we’re bringing human learning back. Because the best growth still happens when humans meet humans. 🔥
Check a glimpse of what happened last time when we brought humans together in one Haus:
- LiveHaus Season 1 | Recap Video 1
- LiveHaus Season 1 | Recap Video 2
- LiveHaus Season 1 | Recap Video 3
- LiveHaus Season 1 | Recap Video 4
Getting to the Venue
Tank Stream Labs, Level 5 & 6, 440 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Public Transport (recommended)
- Tram: Collins St is in the Free Tram Zone, so it's completely free. Trams 48, 109, 19 and 58 all stop right on Collins St at William St, steps from the venue
- Train: Flinders Street Station or Southern Cross Station are both a 5-10 min walk
Parking
- Closest: Collins Place Car Park (First Parking), direct access from Collins St
- Alternative: Victory Car Park, 530 Little Collins St (short walk)
- Evening rates vary, worth booking online in advance to save
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 54.26
