Fishburners: price, who can join and alternatives
Fishburners is a Sydney startup community that sells a Founders Passport membership covering mentors, events, programmes and perks, with an optional desk at its Sydney CBD hub. Members get weekly social catch-ups, monthly founder sessions and pitch nights, and in October 2026 it took its pitch nights interstate, starting in Brisbane.
Fishburners at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Sydney-based community of tech startups | fishburners.org |
| Stage | From first idea through to Series A | fishburners.org |
| Price | Founders Passport starts from $89 a month (currency not named) | fishburners.org |
| Annual price | $54.92 a month when billed annually (currency not named) | fishburners.org |
| Hub | Optional desk at the Sydney CBD Passport Hub on York Street | fishburners.org |
| Regular gatherings | Weekly coffee sessions and Friday drinks | fishburners.org |
| Founder sessions | Monthly founder-to-founder meetups | fishburners.org |
| Mentors | 35+ pro bono mentors | fishburners.org |
| Recent activity | First Brisbane Pitch Night held Tuesday 6 October 2026 at Tank Stream Labs Brisbane | events.humanitix.com |
| Event date check | The Brisbane Pitch Night listing is dated 6 October 2026 | events.humanitix.com |
Who it suits
- Sydney tech founders who want a daily base among other founders
- Early-stage founders who want mentors, founder sessions and pitch nights
- Founders who want a paid membership with software perks bundled in
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders looking for a free community
- Founders who need a published price for the Residency programme
- Small businesses outside tech startups
Alternatives to Fishburners
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Camp | Free; the 18 Nov matching night has a $10 ticket for selected guests (currency not named) | Join the waitlist; the matching night needs an interest form and host approval |
| AI Salon Sydney | Not published | RSVP via Meetup or Luma |
| Ascent Valley Sydney Pitch Nights | Not published | Buy a ticket; apply separately to pitch |
| Aussie Founders Club | Slack is free; its 19 Nov event is free or A$45 (All Access Pass) | Open to join |
| Catalysr (NSW Migrapreneur Fellowship) | Free | Apply for a fellowship intake |
| Founder Institute Australia | A$799 entrance fee, plus a 2.5% equity pledge | Application; Summer 2027 intake open |
| HealthHaus by LiveHaus | AUD 40 to AUD 60 per ticket | Buy a ticket on Humanitix; places limited |
| Her Collective Space | A$5 | RSVP on Meetup |
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Questions about Fishburners
- How much does Fishburners cost?
- The Founders Passport starts from $89 a month, or $54.92 a month when billed annually. The page does not name the currency.
- Does Fishburners have a coworking space?
- Yes. The Passport Hub gives you a dedicated desk at 64 York Street in the Sydney CBD.
- What events does Fishburners run?
- Weekly coffee sessions and Friday drinks, monthly founder sessions, and pitch nights. It held its first Brisbane Pitch Night on 6 October 2026.
- Website
- fishburners.org
- Price
- From $89 a month, or $54.92 a month billed annually (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Open sign-up for the Founders Passport; Residency is selective
- Format
- Paid membership with a Sydney hub, events, mentors and perks
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Fishburners isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check fishburners.org before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.