The Founder’s Union is a collective of startups building big things, with the businesses who can help them do it.

Why we made the Union.

After years of working with early-stage startups, we saw smart, driven founders asking the same questions: What do I do next? What have I missed? Who should I work with? And while we back a handful of businesses each year, we’ve met far too many brilliant founders we couldn’t support directly. People who still deserve access to the right advice and connections. That’s why we created The Founders Union. It’s our way of opening the door wider. Of giving every founder — not just the ones we invest in — access to a network of business we trust.

Why we made the Union.

Introducing the Founder's Union.

The Founders Union is a blueprint for the entire startup landscape in Australia — built for startups at any stage. It connects founders with trusted partners, tools, and resources, all mapped to where they are in their journey, so they know exactly what matters, when it matters. It’s free to join and open to any serious startup. Because building something great shouldn’t be done alone.

Introducing the Founder's Union.

The Founder’s Union for Startups

A curated guide for every stage

We’ve mapped the startup journey from idea to exit and filled each stage with the tools, partners, and guidance that actually help. Everything is handpicked by Scalare Partners and our trusted network of partners.

An ecosystem that gives back

Profits from our partnerships and acquisitions flow into the acquisition of new startup-focused businesses and funding the next wave of founders. That means when startups join, they’re not just getting help — they’re fuelling what comes next.

BENEFITS BUILT FOR MEMBERS

Startups access exclusive benefits from our partner businesses and get invited to regular events and meet-ups. They’ll also join a members-only Slack, where they can connect with founders and partners to share ideas, stories, and advice, any time of the day.

JOIN THE UNION

The Founder’s Union for Partners

Find founders who are ready to work

The Founder’s Union connects businesses directly with early-stage startups who are actively looking to grow and engage. It’s a steady stream of conversations with people who actually need what you do.

A community of like-minded experts

As a partner, you join a network of businesses who share your audience, values, and drive to build. It’s a rare space to share insights with like-minded experts, understand the landscape through their eyes, and form complementary partnerships.

Help build what’s next

You’re not just offering a service. You’re shaping the future. By aligning yourself with The Founder’s Union, startups know you’re in it for the right reasons, and they’ll remember who helped them early.

BECOME A UNION PARTNER