Startup Events in Melbourne
Updated November 15, 2026 11:36 UTC · 15 events · live from Luma
Every startup event in Melbourne on Luma — founder meetups, pitch nights, demo days, and investor events. Founder dinners and small startup gatherings are almost always hidden from Luma's featured page (86% of Melbourne events are); this page tracks them all, updated every 4 hours.
The numbers behind this list
- 11 of these 15 startup events (73%) never appear on Luma's featured discover page.
- Startup events make up 31% of the 48 Melbourne events coming up in the next 14 days.
- Thursday is the busiest day on this list, with 8 of 15 events.
- 53% start at 5 pm or later, local time.
- Most active organizers here: Aussie Founders Club (4 events), IRL by Amber 💎💎 (2 events).
- Busiest venue: Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub, with 4 events.
Wed, Nov 18 at 06:30 AM
The Leap🏃♀️➡️ from IBM Corporate Leader to Startup Founder, a Fireside Chat w/ Winnie Nguyen Hidden
By Ashish Alexander, Dipu Mazumdar, ANNG Gallery
ANNG Gallery · 34 going
startupnetworkingfounders
Wed, Nov 18 at 10:00 PM
Founders Rest Day Hidden
By Amber Main💎💎
startuphealthfounders
Wed, Nov 18 at 10:00 PM
AFC Presents: She Means Business for Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Hidden
By Megan - Aussie Founders Club
Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub
startupworkshopfounders
Wed, Nov 18 at 10:00 PM
AFC presents: Coffee with Giant Leap for Women's Entrepreneurship Day Featured
By Megan - Aussie Founders Club
Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub
startuppanelfounders
Thu, Nov 19 at 02:30 AM
Co-Founder Roulette - Sip & Scale Melbourne Hidden
By Iris Verma, Hope Chen, Sydney, Jen
SOAZ 22 - Melbourne's Aesthetic Brunch Cafe
startupnetworkingfounders
Thu, Nov 19 at 06:30 AM
AFC presents In Conversation: Three Founders, Honestly Speaking Featured
By Megan - Aussie Founders Club
Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub
freestartuppanelfounders
Sat, Nov 21 at 05:30 AM
Secret Tech Garden Party 🍃 Hidden
By Amber Main💎💎
startupnetworkinggeneral
Tue, Nov 24 at 06:30 AM
The Year That Was for Founders: What CDH Saw in 2026 Featured
By Cremorne Digital Hub, Darren Huang
Cremorne Digital Hub
startuppanelfounders
Wed, Nov 25 at 06:45 AM
Legal Deals & Partnerships for startups Hidden
By Nishant Jain - Agreementpaper
121 King St · 2 going
startupgtmfounders
Thu, Nov 26 at 06:30 AM
AFC's Wrap Up Panel: The Good, The Bad & The F*ck-Ups They Won’t Forget 🎄 Hidden
By Megan - Aussie Founders Club
East End · 27 going
startuppanelfounders
Thu, Nov 26 at 06:30 AM
Stone & Chalk X The Community Collective: Christmas Party Hidden
By Stone & Chalk, The Community Collective
Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub
startupnetworkinggeneral
Thu, Nov 26 at 06:30 AM
Tech Industry Panel (Con & Prop Tech): Founders x Investors x Industry Leaders Featured
By Edouard Hakim, Noodles, Philip Sondhu, Amber Main💎💎, Chelsea Yang
Natural Velocity Pty Ltd
startuppanelfounders
Thu, Nov 26 at 08:30 PM
GTM ANZ and Pavilion Breakfast Hidden
By Ricky Pearl
LaManna & Sons - Cremorne
networkinggtmgtm
Fri, Nov 27 at 07:30 AM
Networking Drinks for Builders & Doers Hidden
By Matthew Stuckings
The Oxford Scholar · 1 going
networkingstartupfounders
Fri, Nov 27 at 11:00 PM
Founders Walk + Coffee Club Hidden
By Uncommon Collective
startupnetworkingfounders
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find startup events in Melbourne?
This page aggregates every startup event in Melbourne from Luma — updated every 4 hours, including hidden founder dinners and pitch nights that never make the featured page.
How do I get invited to founder dinners in Melbourne?
Many founder dinners are on Luma but unlisted from the discover page. Watch this page for them, RSVP early, and attend the recurring startup meetups where organizers recruit guests.