Tech is the driving force that shapes the future. Ladymates exists to ensure that women play an equal role in driving that force.

Ladymates levels the playing field for women, from helping you land your dream job, to accelerating your career in leadership, to unleashing the next generation of women founders.

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Say hello to the incredible women making waves in the startup, tech and leadership spaces.

“I am braver in practice” and Startmate Collective is the practice.

Adeline Wauters

Operations Lead @ Loopit

Arj’s workshop on public speaking was filled with insights and practical tools we could take away and apply instantly. Would highly recommend Startmate Collective for sessions like these that equip you to take on the next challenge in work and life.

Philippa Ratjens

Product Manager @ Inspire Labs

Better than a networking event because you actually get to know the cohort and develop deeper relationships. Interesting speakers and the ability to confidentially share challenges and get real time advice

Rachel Delaney

VP, Legal and Operations / Founding Principal @ Resident Legal

Had a great time and would definitely recommend this to someone who is keen on meeting new people and getting clarity about career pathways.

Deivanayaki Harini Sivasubramanian

Data Integrity & Research Assistant @ Monash University

I loved the peer advisory sessions – I got a lot of value from all of the discussions and the support from everyone in the group for each other was very energising.

Liana Hallam

Operations Manager @ Edrolo

I have loved the community part of Startmate Collective! I have met truly incredible women who are doing amazing things.

Ashleigh Horovitz

Co-Founder @ Wear Nala

I love how Startmate Collective creates a space where women genuinely uplift each other. Learning from such talented individuals has been both refreshing and inspiring - exactly what community should feel like.

Annabel Cowley

Software Engineer @ Canva

I love that Startmate Collective showcases high calibre female leaders for these talks so that we can learn from them. Jess’s talk tonight was yet another impressive example!

Lisa Thomson

Founder @ Harmonie Health

I love the pace of the membership. Often we forget to look inwards and get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a busy job. Startmate Collective reminds me to step back and see all the opportunities to put learnings into practice to improve how I approach work.

Makenzie Thomas

Portfolio Manager @ MedTech Actuator

I love the support and feeling like I have a crew of people backing me!

Jenna Oberstein

Founder & Director @ ATAG Communication

I walked away with a powerful insight; you’re never starting from scratch. You have valuable, transferable skills that can confidently carry over into new opportunities.

Zena Mwende

Data Analyst @ Austin Health

Impactful, empowering and filled with like-minder humans.

Emily Lonsdale

General Manager - Growth @ Lendi

Startmate Collective has been really valuable to get advice and support from other women leading teams. It's helped fill the gaps I found working in a smaller organisation!

Grace Adams

CEO @ Effective Altruism Australia

10/10 would recommend! Startmate Collective was like having one of those solid best friendships - it was warm, and comforting, and full of laughter but it also prodded you to be better, and to push yourself, and to question why you thought the way you did.

Maddi Ingham

Co-founder & Operations @ GreenPay

The Startmate Collective is made up of so many uber-inspiring and driven women from lots of different industries and functions, which is amazing to be surrounded, supported, and energised by, but also to learn and lean in with!

Lauren Denny

Director of Global Talent @ Koala

The Startmate Collective community is unparalleled. I have created some incredible relationships within this group and have learned so much about myself as a leader and how to better operate. Love it!

Emily Robinson

GM Operations @ KIC

The Peer Advisory Group has been the highlight of this membership. It’s where I’ve felt the most connection and support. Real talk, real growth, real support.

Thaís Amorim

Senior Recruitment Consultant (Deep Tech) @ The Onset

The way the other women show up, engage with each other, share their vulnerabilities, is admirable and helps us all grow and learn.

Kristen Gameau

Senior People Operations Manager @ Amber Electric

I've been coming away from every session with tangible, practical advice to tackle my biggest challenges from people who've actually been through it before or are currently navigating the same thing. Plus, it's been really special to meet such an awesome group of women.

Zoe Champtaloup

Director of Operations & General Counsel @ Perx Health

Loved the more casual convo style of our peer advisory groups - made it feel more like a group of friends sharing advice / tips with each other.

Nicole Tang

Chief of Staff @ Finder

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An eight-week program demystifying the startup word and helping women break the mould as they pursue a career they love. Find your passion with the help of a 1:1 coach, a squad of hand-picked peers, actionable workshops and Startmate’s powerful network.

1:1 coaching
Skill-building workshops
Job interview nights
Career support
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Accelerator

Accelerate the growth of your startup. Get investment, mentorship and a clear pathway to raising capital.

120k investment - no hooks or surprises
Mentorship from ANZs top leaders
12 weeks of laser focus
Supercharge fundraising
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First Believers

Learn the theory and practice of angel investing. Plus, get front-row access to the most ambitious founders in ANZ before anyone else.

Theory behind angel investing
Interview 700+ early-stage startups
Make a sizable impact on the world
Mentor and invest in the next gen of great founders
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