Founders & Funders: Auckland Pitch Day
24 October 2025
- Scale up
- Investors and enablers
Pitch Day: Showcasing Innovation, Investment & Opportunity in the Heart of the City
Applications are now closed, and the stage is set for an incredible two-part Pitch Day bringing together founders, investors, and the wider startup ecosystem.
The event begins with the Reverse Pitch (12:00–12:45 PM), delivered in partnership with GD1 and Motion Capital. Up to 10 investors will each pitch for three minutes, sharing their focus areas, what excites them, and how they work with founders. This flips the script, giving startups invaluable insight into how to tailor their pitches and build stronger connections.
After a short refresh, the spotlight shifts to the Founder Pitch (1:15–2:30 PM), where five carefully selected ventures will deliver high-impact presentations, showcasing their unique solutions, traction, and potential for growth.
We’ll wrap up with networking drinks from 2:30 PM, giving founders and investors a relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Registrations now open
Pitch Day MC
Josh Comrie
Serial entrepreneur, investor and business exit advisor at Empowering Entrepreneurs
Josh is a serial entrepreneur, investor and business exit advisor. He has founded six companies, invested in more than 50 startups and completed 12 successful exits - 5 personal and 7 angels. He hosts 2 Commas Podcast and wrote the book of the same name.
Venue
GridAKL / John Lysaght
101 Pakenham Street West
Wynyard Quarter
Auckland 1010
GridAKL / John Lysaght is more than just a workspace — it's a thriving community of visionaries, innovators and change-makers. GridAKL is home to a diverse mix of startups and small businesses working together to create solutions that make a difference.