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Overview

The First Believers Fellowship is Startmate's dedicated angel investing program designed to accelerate early-stage investors on their journey to becoming world-class investors. This 7-week program blends intensive theory with hands-on practical experience in real startup investing, featuring a mix of in-person and online components.

Investment focus

The First Believers Fellowship aims to empower aspiring angel investors by providing them with the necessary skills, mentorship, and community support to succeed in early-stage investing. It addresses the need for more diverse and skilled investors in the startup ecosystem.

Program details

Designed for Fund Managers, Investors, Scouts, Operators, Founders. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

The program welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds, including former founders, family office leaders, emerging fund managers, corporate executives, career changers, and professionals passionate about backing founders.

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Admissions and application

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with early application recommended for cohort preference.

Benefits

Participants gain confidence and frameworks to write checks, build mentor relationships with experienced investors, develop deal sourcing and evaluation skills, and join a lifelong investor community.

Timeline

The program lasts 14 weeks, with a 2-day in-person conference followed by 7 weeks of online learning and practice.

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What it pays

Participants are required to pay a fee of AUD 5,950, which includes GST. Payment options are available for upfront or installment payments.

Questions about this program

Do applicants need prior investing experience or capital ready to invest?

No. Startmate says prior investing experience, sophisticated-investor status, and money ready to invest are not required for admission.

What does the program cost?

Startmate lists a fee of $5,500 including GST; the cited fee does not specify the currency. The fee is invoiced after acceptance and can be paid upfront or in installments. Partial scholarships are advertised.

How much time does participation involve?

Startmate advertises two full in-person days followed by seven online weeks, with 90 minutes of online participation each week.

Has the displayed application deadline passed?

Yes. The listed deadline was September 21, 2026, which had passed by October 2, 2026. A sign-up screen loaded at the linked application destination, but late-intake acceptance was not verified.

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