Join a community of unstoppable women.

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.

Our community

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

"Love this whole concept. It really was an opportunity to be part of something very special at the outset. The learnings, personal growth and the friendships have been worth every second. I was seeking a community when I applied, but I ended up with so much more."

Kirstin McIntosh

Co-founder @ Something Real Ventures

"Ladymates has reminded and reinforced for me the value in creating time to pause and actively think and reflect before choosing a course of action. This is a lesson I'm working to integrate more and more into my everyday decision making."

Hannah Iwanov

General Manager, People @ Akaysha Energy

"The best thing has truly been meeting the amazing cohort of women. In terms of the content we've covered, it would be hard to pick just one thing - but I think the top two would probably be learning about my saboteurs and the workshop on difficult conversations. I've printed out the problems vs possibilities image and have it next to my computer as a reminder!"

Kate Sherburn

Head of Legal @ Who Gives A Crap

"Joining Ladymates Leadership gives me the chance to connect with like-minded women, share our struggles, and learn how to handle new situations. I'm using this collective wisdom to help me do better in my role and support my community, while also becoming part of a new community of like-minded women."

Cathleen Santoso

Head of Growth & Operations @ Athletic Ventures

"The best thing about Ladymates Leadership is the instant connection to a support network of women, all navigating similar aspects of work and career. It's the brains trust we've all been missing! And such an uplifting part of my week."

Beth Fitzpatrick

Head of Operations @ Emmi

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Chritel

Women Founder

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Nicole Tesler

Broker Assistant @ MGA Insurance Group

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Mike

Student contributor

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

Melanie Booth

Community Organiser @ Nature Conservation Council NSW

I gained such a well-rounded, realistic insight into the startup ecosystem and what it’s like to run or work in a startup. If you’re at all curious, I couldn’t recommend this program enough.

John Doe

Student Fellow S24

PROGRAM

Women Fellowship

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
MEMBERSHIP

Ladymates

Ladymates accelerates your career as a founder, leader or professional through exclusive workshops, exec coaching, peer-to-peer mentorship and a powerful women-led community.
Assert your influence
Master relationships
Become a great leader
Meet other likeminded women and founders
program

Accelerator

Accelerate the growth of your startup.

Peer mentoring
Skill-building workshops
Role-based groups
Social events
MEMBERSHIP

First Believers

We give you front-row access to the most ambitious founders in ANZ before anyone else. As an investor, you’ll tap into world-class deal flow, backed by our track record of spotting breakout companies from day zero.

Peer mentoring
Skill-building workshops
Role-based groups
Social events
LAUNCH CLUB
ACCELERATOR
BUILDMATE
MENTORS
SMALL BETS FUND
WOMEN FELLOWSHIP
STUDENT FELLOWSHIP
ENGINEERS COLLECTIVE
LAUNCH CLUB
ACCELERATOR
BUILDMATE
MENTORS
SMALL BETS FUND
WOMEN FELLOWSHIP
STUDENT FELLOWSHIP
ENGINEERS COLLECTIVE

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Startmate's Woman Leader of the Year 2024

Daniel Simons

February 5, 2025

A huge congratulations to the winner and the 26 nominees for Startmate’s 2024 Women Leader of the Year Award.