InvestFest 2024: The Gold Coast’s Biggest Founder-Investor Event
The Gold Coast startup scene is gearing up for InvestFest 2024, the city’s largest founder-investor event to date, taking place on November 7, 2024, at Cohort Innovation Space. This high-profile gathering is designed for founders at all stages, from pre-seed to Series A, offering them a golden opportunity to connect directly with top investors.
For one night only, 25+ venture capitalists and angel investors will be on the Coast, ready to engage with startups across various industries. The event promises 50 one-on-one VC meetings, an investment-focused keynote from a prominent industry leader, and a panel session with three of Australia’s leading investors. These sessions will provide founders with critical insights into the current investment landscape and strategies for success.
Why You Should Attend
InvestFest is more than just a chance to meet investors; it’s an opportunity to connect with likeminded entrepreneurs and partners. Whether your startup is pre-revenue or post-revenue, the curated nature of the event ensures that the connections made will be valuable.
Startup founders quickly snapped up the 75 spots available. Any founders who missed out must register for the waitlist for an opportunity to attend.
Event Highlights:
- Location: Cohort Innovation Space, Southport
- Date: November 7, 2024
- Agenda:
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Investor Sessions (50 one-on-one meetings)
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Keynote + Panel Session
- 5:30 pm onwards: Networking Afterparty, powered by Pipeline Capital
The afterparty is not to be missed, featuring a pop-up bar, a DJ set, and an extensive networking opportunity with investors, sponsors, and fellow founders. It’s the perfect environment to continue conversations, build connections, and celebrate the success of the Gold Coast startup ecosystem.
Post-Event: Gold Coast Startup Basketball
In addition to the main event, a startup basketball game hosted by AWS for Startups will take place on November 8, from 7:30 am to 9:30 am at Carrara Indoor Stadium. This informal game welcomes everyone connected to the startup and tech industries, offering a fun and relaxed environment for networking after the more formal activities of InvestFest.
Partners and Sponsors
This event is made possible with support from QIC, City of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, Pipeline Capital, and AWS. Together, they’re helping build a stronger, more connected startup ecosystem on the Gold Coast.
Apply Now
With the event in high demand, founders can now join the waitlist for an opportunity to attend. Whether you’re seeking seed funding or preparing for Series A, this is the event that can take your startup to the next level.
For more information or to join the waitlist visit www.cohortspace.com.au/investfest or contact georgia@cospaces.com.