What we’re about
Who are we?
Fishburners is much more than a coworking space. We organise some not-for-profit events, but we must keep our head above water or we go under. Let's keep growing and the only way is covering costs for preparing and operating many meetup groups.
Giving happiness to new and existing members is our goal and to do this we must run all sorts of events, not just business events. We are passionate to keep the community of 300+ scalable tech start-ups going and growing but since COVID it's a long and tiring job.
Up until now Fishburners would like to thank amazing sponsors - Google for Start-ups, UTS, Chartered Accountants, and Jobs for NSW.
We are dedicated to inspiring and helping start-ups get started, grow and succeed. Our goal is to make the hardest thing you’ve ever done easier. Being a Fishburners member means that you'll have the right connections, tools, facilities, resources, learning and development, and mentoring for your idea to come to life and flourish.
In addition to our memberships, we open our doors and host some of the largest, regular events in the Australian start-up ecosystem, including our weekly lunchtime workshops, and Shark Tank-style, Friday Night Pitches (the first three Fridays of the month). Member or not, you're welcome to attend and/or get involved!
Want to get involved?
Whether you want to mentor, pitch or submit your story, there are plenty of ways to get involved in the Fishburners community!.
We hope to see you soon!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Founders x Funders: An Evening with FB VenturesFishburners, Sydney
TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE ON >>> https://events.humanitix.com/founders-x-funders-an-evening-with-fb-ventures
Back bold ideas. Meet the minds behind them.
We’re gathering a curated room of founders and funders for a high-energy evening of connection, conversation, and capital with FB Ventures, Australia’s first multi-channel investment platform.✨ No pitch decks. No panels. Just real conversations with the people building what’s next.
💬 Hear a quick intro to FB Ventures
🥂 Enjoy drinks, networking, and a room full of early-stage energy
🤝 Meet the people who power, invest, and grow ideasThis is more than networking — it’s your invitation to be part of a smarter way to raise and invest in startups.
About Fishburners
Fishburners is Australia’s largest start-up community providing over 1000+ entrepreneurs a year with access to investment and economic development opportunities, mentoring, facilities and educational resources. Fishburners is based in Sydney, NSW and since their inception in 2011, Fishburners has impacted over 35,000+ entrepreneurs, held 3,800+ events, created 8,200+ jobs, helped start-up businesses raise $1B+ and partnered with 2,000+ enterprises, universities, and other organisations. - Unicorn Day 2025: Building from Australia for the WorldILUMINA at Macquarie Group, Sydney
REGISTER FROM HERE> https://pages.awscloud.com/unicorn-day-sydney-2025.html
### Where Australian innovation meets global opportunity.
Every groundbreaking solution started with someone who saw possibility where others saw obstacles.
This is the story of Australian founders—innovators who aren't just solving local challenges, but creating waves of change that ripple across the globe.
Join us for Unicorn Day 2025, where we bring together Australia's most ambitious founders, global industry leaders, and the ecosystem that supports them. This isn't just another startup conference – it's your launchpad to global impact.### Why Unicorn Day 2025?
- Connect with founders who've successfully scaled from Australia to global markets
- Access practical insights from industry experts on international expansion
- Learn from real-world experiences in navigating global growth
- Build relationships with potential partners, investors, and fellow founders
- Get hands-on with the latest technologies powering global scale
What to expect:
- Keynote presentations from successful Australian unicorn founders
- Interactive breakout sessions and workshops on critical scaling topics
- Gen AI Hackathon
Who should attend?
- Startup founders and leadership teams
- Scale-up executives
- Technology leaders
- Ecosystem partners
- Investors and VCs
AWS supports over 80% of the world's unicorn startups and this event brings together nearly two decades of experience in helping startups transform bold ideas into global realities. Whether you're building your MVP or planning your next market entry, you'll find the tools, insights, and connections needed to prove what's possible. Join us to shape the future of Australian innovation on the global stage.
