Invest in Australian startups
Get connected to startups looking for investment
Stone & Chalk screens and connects you with investment-ready founders across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Stone & Chalk makes investing in startups easy
Stone & Chalk is Australia's leading innovation community, connecting investors with over 600 pre-vetted, high-growth startups and scaleups.
We help venture capital firms, family offices and angel syndicates discover promising companies, meet founders and build stronger investment pipelines.
Through curated introductions, investor events, pitch opportunities and access to our national community, investors can find relevant opportunities without starting every search from scratch.
Our team works closely with founders and understands their businesses, traction and ambitions. This allows us to make more targeted connections between investors and companies that may fit their investment thesis.
Benefits of joining our investor community
Dealflow that has already been filtered
Every startup introduced has been through our screening. You see companies with a product, a market and a reason to be raising.
Founders who know how the process works
We prepare founders before they meet you. It makes your diligence shorter and your conversations better.
Access before the round is competitive
Residents talk to the community before they go to market. Being inside it means seeing companies early rather than in a crowded round.
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FAQ
How do I invest in startups in Australia?
Most early-stage investment happens through angel syndicates, venture funds, or direct rounds you hear about through a network.
There is no public market for it, which is why access matters more than capital at this stage. Stone & Chalk connects investors to screened founders across our hubs in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Is Stone & Chalk a fund?
No. We don’t manage money, take positions in resident companies, or advise on whether to invest. We introduce you to founders and make sure both sides arrive prepared.
How are companies screened?
Companies go through discussions with our startup success managers to ensure they are a fit before any introductions are made.
Can I meet founders before they go to market?
Often, yes. Residents talk to the community before they formally raise, which is the main practical advantage of being connected to Stone & Chalk rather than reading about the round later.
I’m a founder looking for investment, not an investor. Where do I go?
Our investment page for startups explains how founders get introduced to investors.
