StartupHaus Melbourne (LiveHaus): price, who can join and alternatives
StartupHaus is an after-work founder night run by LiveHaus in Melbourne and Sydney, with a founder panel, a VC panel, two or three founder pitches and networking. The next Melbourne night is on 1 December 2026 in Docklands, and each Haus has its own WhatsApp group.
StartupHaus Melbourne (LiveHaus) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Next event | Tuesday 1 December, 5:30pm to 9:30pm AEDT | events.humanitix.com |
| Event date check | The listing is dated 1 December 2026 | events.humanitix.com |
| Venue | Natural Velocity, Docklands | events.humanitix.com |
| Who it's for | Founders and operators from seed stage to scale-up | events.humanitix.com |
| Ticket price | Early Bird A$40, General Release A$50, Final Release A$60 | events.humanitix.com |
| Ticket currency | Prices are listed in Australian dollars | events.humanitix.com |
| Pitches | Two or three selected founders pitch | events.humanitix.com |
| Community | Each event has a WhatsApp group | events.humanitix.com |
| Sydney series | StartupHaus also runs in Sydney | events.humanitix.com |
Who it suits
- Seed to scale-up founders who want investor panels and pitches in one night
- Founders who want to pitch in front of a Melbourne room
- Operators and angels who want to meet founders after work
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a free event
- Founders who want a weekly or ongoing programme
- People who prefer small, quiet gatherings
Alternatives to StartupHaus Melbourne (LiveHaus)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Aussie Founders Club | Slack is free; its 19 Nov event is free or A$45 (All Access Pass) | Open to join |
| Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) | Community: apply (price not published); Clubhouse from $300 a month (currency not named) | Apply to join the community; register for events on Luma |
| Fishburners | From $89 a month, or $54.92 a month billed annually (currency not named) | Open sign-up for the Founders Passport; Residency is selective |
| Founder Institute Australia | A$799 entrance fee, plus a 2.5% equity pledge | Application; Summer 2027 intake open |
| Founders Running Club Melbourne | Not published; no sign-up needed for the run | Turn up on Saturday; join the WhatsApp group |
| FoundHer | Networking free; dinners and workshops paid (price not published) | Request to join on Luma; join the mailing list |
| Kinaway Chamber of Commerce | Not published | Majority Indigenous-owned Victorian businesses apply for membership |
| 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 |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about StartupHaus Melbourne (LiveHaus)
- How much is a StartupHaus Melbourne ticket?
- Early Bird is A$40, General Release A$50 and Final Release A$60.
- When is the next Melbourne event?
- Tuesday 1 December 2026, 5:30pm to 9:30pm AEDT, at Natural Velocity in Docklands.
- Can founders pitch?
- Yes. Two or three selected founders pitch on the night.
- Website
- events.humanitix.com
- Price
- A$40 to A$60 per ticket (Early Bird to Final Release)
- Entry rule
- Buy a ticket; seats are capped
- Format
- Ticketed after-work panels, founder pitches and networking
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StartupHaus Melbourne isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check events.humanitix.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.