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Supporters

We are thrilled to be building a vibrant Oz2US community of stellar Australian and U.S. investors, serial founders, entrepreneurs, service providers, and leaders from government, university, and startup communities. Their U.S. expansion expertise and dedication form the vital backbone of our mission to empower diverse Australian tech founders with strategic tools, expert mentorship, and extensive networks to successfully launch and excel in the U.S. If this resonates, we warmly invite you to join our community and help to accelerate a thriving Australian-U.S. startup ecosystem.

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Joining the Oz2US community offers exciting opportunities to support diverse Australian tech founders, share U.S. expansion expertise, and build a thriving trans-Pacific ecosystem. Consider these reasons to join our dynamic community:

Join a Mission That Resonates

If you share our dedication to empowering diverse Australian tech founders with the tools, mentorship, and networks to excel in the U.S., join our community to drive meaningful impact together.

Mentor NextGen Innovators

Lend your U.S. expansion expertise as a mentor or advisor to guide and inspire the next generation of Australian startups through our Accelerator and Landing Pad Residency programs, shaping their global success.

Champion Diversity and Inclusion

Support our commitment to uplifting diverse founders by fostering an inclusive, equitable startup ecosystem where underrepresented innovators thrive globally.

Build Trans-Pacific Networks

Connect with stellar investors, founders, service providers, and community leaders across Australia and the U.S., fostering collaborations that amplify your reach.

Access Promising Startups

Engage with a curated pipeline of high-potential Australian tech startups seeking U.S. expansion support, offering service providers and advisors valuable client or mentee opportunities.

Amplify Your Community’s Impact

As a community leader, partner with Oz2US to align your programs with ours, connecting your ecosystem to global networks and strengthening Australian innovation.

Stay at the Forefront of Innovation

Engage with cutting-edge tech startups and scale-ups, keeping you abreast of trends and opportunities in the Australian and U.S. markets.

Let’s Shape the Future Together

We’d love to hear your ideas for building a thriving, supportive Oz2US community. Please Contact Us to share your vision and join us. Thank you!

Oz2US Supporter Community

"We’ve engaged (Oz2US Founder) Robert for over 10 years as a co-founder, a fractional CMO for portcos, and most recently to help identify the best talent coming out of Australia. Results have always been impressive, which is why we’re fully committed to supporting Oz2US Ventures’ transformative programs, confident they will equip these innovators to become Valley-ready and highly fundable".

Fabio Ficano

Managing Director, AI & Innovation, Head of Venture Studio, BootstrapLabs, an Ares Company, Silicon Valley, CA

"As an Aussie who’s made the leap to the U.S., I know how challenging it can be, and how valuable support is. That’s why we are thrilled to support Oz2US founders and their teams with all the resources, advice, and communities of America Josh to help them move, settle in, and thrive in America".

Josh Pugh

Founder and CEO, America Josh, New York, NY

"As an Australian founder having faced the incredible challenges of scaling across both the US and Australia over the last few years, I wish we had this level of domain expertise, founder support, and investment advice across a US pre-launch accelerator and arrival landing pad. We look forward to supporting the advance prep and a soft landing for the next batch of U.S.-bound Aussie founders".

Ben Wunderman

Co-Founder and CEO, Packsmith, San Francisco, CA

OUR COMMUNITY

We are thrilled to be building a community of stellar U.S. and Australian investors, mentors, advisors, and service providers committed to supporting the success of diverse Aussie startups in the U.S.

If you're interested in joining our Oz2US community, please Contact Us, we’d love to hear from you.

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U.S. Expansion workshop

Learn how to prepare, launch, and win in the U.S. market.

Join Robert Gallup, founder of Oz2US Ventures, for a value-packed workshop empowering Australian founders with proven strategies, tactics, and insights from U.S. and Australian expert US-expansion mentors, service providers, and VC advisors. Learn what’s required to prepare effectively for expansion, launch with confidence, and scale successfully. Reserve your spot today to discover what it takes to triumph in the U.S. market!

​Join us for drinks and light snacks, and learn to:

  • Validate U.S. product-market fit to ensure demand and traction

  • ​Establish a credible U.S. corporate presence with local leadership

  • ​Build powerful U.S. networks through mentors and investors

  • ​Localise brand, product, and strategies for U.S. markets

  • ​Select vetted U.S. advisors and service providers for success

  • ​Assess U.S. market diversity to tailor regional strategies

  • ​Secure warm investor introductions for fundraising

  • ​Balance expansion efforts with fundraising demands

  • ​And more!

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Oz2US Expansion Workshop, Register Now

U.S. Funding workshop

How and When to Cap Raise in the Valley

Join us for a transformative workshop presented by Robert Gallup, founder of Oz2US Ventures, designed to guide Australian startup founders through raising capital in Silicon Valley’s vibrant funding ecosystem. Learn to understand the Valley’s funding ecosystem, evaluate the pros and cons of raising capital, and identify optimal fundraising timing. Gain practical strategies, tactics, and insights from Bay Area VCs and other Oz2US experts to build strong investor relationships, prepare effectively for a capital raise, and avoid common pitfalls for Australian founders. With guidance from successful Australian entrepreneurs and support from Oz2US’s Silicon Valley network, this session equips you to raise funds and scale globally. Reserve your spot today to learn what it takes to successfully raise in the Valley!

​Join us for drinks and light snacks, and learn to:

  • Understand Silicon Valley’s funding ecosystem
  • Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of raising capital in the Valley
  • Determine optimal timing for fundraising in the Valley
  • Prepare effectively for a capital raise
  • Craft a compelling pitch deck for investors
  • Develop strategies for realistic startup valuations
  • Navigate term sheets to protect founder interests
  • Build strong investor relationships in the Valley
  • Avoid common pitfalls for Australian founders
  • ​And more!
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Oz2US Workshop: How to Cap Raise in the Valley