This event (as well as past and future events) would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors! We were unsure of our ability to get enough support to cover all the costs of the lunch and the jerseys when we first posted on LinkedIn about this event in March but boy did the community respond to our call for partners with 9 (NINE!) sponsors for this May 2nd Tournament.

Please give them a look and a click below to pay them back for their support. I’ve worked with each of these sponsors in my time in the ecosystem and they are TOP TIER!

Remote - https://remote.com/
Remote is the #1 Global HR Platform, helping companies scale their teams worldwide by removing barriers in hiring, payroll, and compliance. We’d love to learn more about your goals and see how we can support your next stage of growth - feel free to book a time that suits you here. In the meantime, explore our Global Workforce Report to see how cross-border hiring is unlocking new opportunities.

Thoughtworks – www.thoughtworks.com
A big thank you to each of you for being a part of the Startup Basketball event last week - the turnout really was a testament to how strong a community of innovators we have in Australia. It’d be remiss of me not to plug Thoughtworks; I’ll save you the spiel, but for those interested, this link details most of the work that we do with Startups in ANZ. Please reach out to me through the ‘Connect with Us’ button if any of this looks interesting to your Startup. 

AWS Startups - www.aws.amazon.com/startups
The AWS startup team in Australia and New Zealand is here to help local startups succeed from inception to IPO. Our dedicated team and partner network will support your startup beyond our infrastructure services as you launch, grow, and scale. Learn more here and connect with Startup VC Business Development Manager Mark Zmarzly here for support. 

Startup Daily – www.startupdaily.net
Startup Daily has been inspiring, educating, and reporting on the Australian and Kiwi tech and startup community since 2012. Not only have we had a front row seat to watch the development of the Australian innovation ecosystem – we have also played a key role in helping it grow. Connect with AJ Koch, CEO, here and message him with your breaking news pitch!

Notion - notion.com
Some of the best startups globally build on Notion, such as OpenAI, Ramp, Vercel & Figma. Whether you're tracking OKRs, creating a company wiki or raising your next round, Notion is an all-in-one connected workspace for startups. We're offering a special deal for Startup Basketball participants of up to 6 months of Notion Plus for free, with Unlimited AI credits. Click here to claim the offer & talk to Alex, our Startup APAC Lead, if you have any questions.

Zed Law – www.zed.law
We know founders don’t want to deal with traditional lawyers…that’s why Zed Law exists. We’re ex-top tier disruptive lawyers who have worked at startups and scale-ups and support startups across funding, structuring, shareholder dynamics, ESOPs, IP, commercial contracts, regulatory hurdles, and strategic exits. We’ve found what enables founders to get rapid, accurate legal advice for conviction decision-making with our investment in best-in-class AI-legal counsel with Zed+. Book a direct call with Ryan, Founder of Zed Law to see why so many founders are moving to Zed, and how legal should be done.

Cloud Assembly - https://assembly.cloud/
Cloud Assembly was built on startup principles: lean, fast, and visionary. We help founders turn bold ideas into scalable infrastructure using AWS and GenAI from Day 1. Our signature INFRALESS™ offering combines cloud architecture, go-to-market readiness, and access to AWS credits+funds, designed to position you for growth and investment in weeks, not months. Explore how we partner with startups or book your complimentary AWS/GenAI strategy session to discover your best next step.

Wollemi Capital - https://www.wollemicap.com/
Our family office, Wollemi Capital Group, invests in founders, startups and community priorities that share our vision of creating a positive impact for generations to come. Basketball is a core pillar of this change and inspiring the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes. As majority owners of Hoops Capital with championship winners Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames, plus majority owners of the WNBL, it’s fair to say we live and breathe basketball. We love sharing our passion for the game and our season starts in September so if you’re interested in coming along to a game and joining our mailing list to be the first to hear about networking events and games, please reach don’t hesitate to reach out, or follow us on Linkedin to keep up to date with the latest in our startup and sport space.

Tractor Ventures - https://www.tractorventures.com/
At Tractor Ventures, we provide flexible debt funding for growing companies, empowering them to grow without diluting equity. When you take funding from Tractor Ventures, you get clear terms, thoughtful planning, and a team that’s here to help you succeed. If your business is doing a minimum average of $50k monthly revenue, reach out to Jodie our CEO over LinkedIn or submit an enquiry form via the site to book a free call.


WANT TO PLAY MORE STARTUP BBALL?

Don’t forget to subscribe to our Australia Startup Basketball Luma Calendar here and/or subscribe to da-bench here. Next runs are already up in Brissie, Sydney, and Gold Coast in May and June! Find them on the luma calendar and below.

See you all on the court soon!