How much does Startmate Accelerator invest?

Startmate Accelerator's standard deal: AUD 120K (~USD 78K) for 8% at AUD 1.5M post-money, via SAFE or priced equity; matches terms if you've raised AUD 250K+.

How much equity does Startmate Accelerator take?

Startmate Accelerator takes 8% equity.

When is the Startmate Accelerator application deadline?

The next published deadline is November 8, 2026. Application cycle: 2 cohorts a year (Summer and Winter). Summer 2027 cohort: applications close 11:59pm AEDT 8 Nov 2026; offers mid-December; program runs 1 Feb - 7 May 2027.

Where is Startmate Accelerator based?

Startmate Accelerator is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The program runs hybrid. Cohorts run in Melbourne, Australia, Sydney, Australia.

Accelerator profile

Startmate Accelerator

Australia and New Zealand's best-known founder-led accelerator, run by Startmate. It invests AUD 120K in industry-agnostic ANZ startups (overseas founders with strong ANZ ties may apply) and runs a 14-week remote-first program with in-person weeks in Melbourne, no program fees, and solo founders accepted.

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At a glance

Startmate Accelerator key facts

Investment: $78K
Equity: 8%
Deal terms: AUD 120K (~USD 78K) for 8% at AUD 1.5M post-money, via SAFE or priced equity; matches terms if you've raised AUD 250K+
Duration: 14 weeks
Format: Hybrid
Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia
Cohort locations: Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia
Stage: pre-seed, seed
Sectors: general
Application cycle: 2 cohorts a year (Summer and Winter)
Next deadline: November 8, 2026

Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.

Timing

Summer 2027 cohort: applications close 11:59pm AEDT 8 Nov 2026; offers mid-December; program runs 1 Feb - 7 May 2027.

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Notable alumni

Bugcrowd
Morse Micro
HappyCo
Propeller
Mindset Health

Sources

startmate.com/accelerator

FAQ

Applying to Startmate Accelerator

How much does Startmate Accelerator invest?: Startmate Accelerator's standard deal: AUD 120K (~USD 78K) for 8% at AUD 1.5M post-money, via SAFE or priced equity; matches terms if you've raised AUD 250K+.
How much equity does Startmate Accelerator take?: Startmate Accelerator takes 8% equity.
When is the Startmate Accelerator application deadline?: The next published deadline is November 8, 2026. Application cycle: 2 cohorts a year (Summer and Winter). Summer 2027 cohort: applications close 11:59pm AEDT 8 Nov 2026; offers mid-December; program runs 1 Feb - 7 May 2027.
Where is Startmate Accelerator based?: Startmate Accelerator is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The program runs hybrid. Cohorts run in Melbourne, Australia, Sydney, Australia.

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