Innovation Bay and Aurora Community Partner with SOUTHSTART to Bring the ANZ VC Ecosystem to Adelaide
Innovation Bay, the leading membership organization for Australia and New Zealand’s tech founders and investors, is excited to announce its return to Adelaide for the first time since 2001.
Partnering with SOUTHSTART, Australia’s premier festival of innovation and impact, Innovation Bay’s Aurora community will convene over 70 venture capital (VC) funds to foster collaboration, connection, and growth at this highly anticipated event.
Aurora, the only organization representing the entire ANZ VC ecosystem, comprises more than 120 general partners from 97 unique VC funds, collectively managing over $7 billion in assets. Through its annual membership, Aurora enables venture capital firms across Australia and New Zealand to shape the future of the industry via collaboration, deeper relationships, and collective learning.
“Adelaide has a rich history of innovation, and we’re thrilled to be back, joining forces with SOUTHSTART to showcase the power of the ANZ VC ecosystem,” said Phaedon Stough, CEO at Innovation Bay. “This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering connections that drive innovation and entrepreneurship across the region.”
The collaboration will see leading VC firms such as OIF Ventures, Five V Capital, Empress Capital, Shearwater Capital, Sprint Ventures, Invest New Zealand, InterValley Ventures, and Tidal Ventures convene in Adelaide. These firms, alongside other Aurora members, represent a critical mass of expertise, capital, and ambition dedicated to shaping the future of technology and innovation in ANZ.
About Aurora Aurora is an annual membership community for Australia and New Zealand’s venture capital firms, representing over 120 general partners from 97 unique funds managing more than $7 billion in assets. Aurora exists to shape and enable the future of the ANZ VC industry by fostering collaboration, deeper connections, and collective learning.
About Innovation Bay Innovation Bay is the leading community for tech founders, investors, and industry leaders in Australia and New Zealand. Through curated events, membership programs, and unique networking opportunities, Innovation Bay empowers its members to thrive and drives the success of tech innovation across the region.
Join us in Adelaide and be part of the movement shaping the future of ANZ’s venture capital and innovation ecosystem. Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/aurora-retreat-2025
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