YBF Ventures

YBF Ventures Australia’s leaders in tech-focused co-working for startups and scaleups, corporate innovation, an

YBF is Australia’s original and largest tech and innovation hub, headquartered in Melbourne. Today it is proud to be home to over 500 members making up over 75 future-focused Australian and international technology startups and scaleups at its Melbourne and Sydney CBD locations. YBF’s three-tiered mission is to help startups and scaleups to succeed, corporates to innovate and the Australian tech e

cosystem to thrive. As such, YBF is home to several large technology hubs that centre on key aspects of innovation for Victoria and New South Wales. Examples of these include the YBF Fintech Hub in partnership with the Victorian Government, the LawTech Hub in collaboration with Lander & Rogers; the PropTech Hub in partnership with building automation giant, Honeywell; and SquareGrape, Australia’s first tech hub for the wine sector, in partnership with one of the world's largest wine companies, Treasury Wine Estates. The YBF team features several senior leaders from international technology and engineering companies, and as a result, is able to provide unmatched insight into international companies and expansion into the APAC region. In addition, YBF’s senior leadership includes serial entrepreneurs, technologists and industry experts. YBF Melbourne and YBF Sydney are top-choice landing pads for international technology firms setting up operations in Australia. Uber, 90 Seconds, Foodora and Kickstarter started their Australian journeys from YBF. Currently, several large American and British tech companies are based out of both YBF Melbourne and YBF Sydney, including a world-renowned unicorn. YBF has a vast alumni network, and hosts hundreds of events annually to support the growth of the Australian technology sector. Startup, scaleup and corporate members of YBF are able to take advantage of YBF’s global network that reaches over 50,000 people annually, becoming immersed in Australia’s oldest and most-renowned tech community.

WE’RE BACK!
29/05/2026

WE’RE BACK!

05/11/2021

Throwback to episode 20 of the People Building Businesses podcast with Birchal's Matt Vitale.

Where do you see Australian businesses in the future?

You can check out the full episode on YouTube by tapping the link:
https://youtu.be/G3Y2ayyyel4

Have you signed up for Blockchain Australia's virtual State of Play today at 12.00pm?If not, tap the link and take part ...
04/11/2021

Have you signed up for Blockchain Australia's virtual State of Play today at 12.00pm?

If not, tap the link and take part as they bring together some of Australia's most recognisable businesses to discuss what the future of fintech, financial services and the digital asset sectors have in store.

Blockchain Australia Presents: State of Play

01/11/2021

It's coming soon - YBF !

Get ready and tap the link in our bio for details and to express your interest.

Weekend plans? Hit the link in bio to explore YBF’s podcast, People Building Businesses – a dual-platform podcast focusi...
29/10/2021

Weekend plans? Hit the link in bio to explore YBF’s podcast, People Building Businesses – a dual-platform podcast focusing on how companies grow.

We deep dive into the creation of a business from the first days, weeks, and months, to figuring out the market, recruiting the right people, refining strategy, securing investment, scaling and beyond.

Enjoy insights from some of Australia’s leading figures in the tech startup space: , , , , , , , , , .bonney and !



A big round of applause for our LawTech Hub partners, ! The firm has been named as an Employer of Choice by Australasian...
28/10/2021

A big round of applause for our LawTech Hub partners, ! The firm has been named as an Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer for fostering a people-centred culture, prioritising communication and connection, and being adaptable to change in response to the pandemic.

That’s Genevieve Collins, the Chief Executive Partner of Lander & Rogers at the launch of the LawTech Hub at YBF Melbourne. Find out more about the LawTech Hub via the link in bio.


Good times! Our friends at Silicon Beach Australia have a brand-new website (congrats, team!) and they're hosting one of...
27/10/2021

Good times! Our friends at Silicon Beach Australia have a brand-new website (congrats, team!) and they're hosting one of their renowned pitch nights next Wednesday where our Chief Programs Officer, Kate Eriksson will be one of the judges.

Tap the link to sign up: https://www.siliconbeach.org.au/pitch

26/10/2021

Become a member of Melbourne’s newest tech co-working hub, YBF Melbourne Connect. We'll be conducing tours soon!

We'll have private offices, open-plan seating, meeting rooms, project and event spaces and media studios. Plus, your neighbours will include world-class researchers, tech startups and scaleups, government, industry, artists and more!

Click the link to register your interest: https://ybfventures.com/melbourne-connect/

So true, especially in the startup space!
25/10/2021

So true, especially in the startup space!

Congratulations Melburnians! You've made it out of the world's longest lockdown. We can't wait to have our members pour ...
22/10/2021

Congratulations Melburnians! You've made it out of the world's longest lockdown. We can't wait to have our members pour back in and to welcome some new faces to the YBF community.

Are you looking for the next step for your business (read: looking to get out of your living room)? Contact our friendly staff and see if our private offices, open-plan desks or part floors with meeting rooms and amenities would be right for you and your team:
https://ybfventures.com/

Are you coming to our event at Spark Festival today?At midday, we'll be sharing some insight from three of Australia’s l...
21/10/2021

Are you coming to our event at Spark Festival today?

At midday, we'll be sharing some insight from three of Australia’s leading legaltech entrepreneurs and an experienced corporate to discuss co-designing a tech project.

The talk will be great for any startups, scaleups and corporates embarking on a collaborative approach to designing tech.

The panel will be moderated by YBF's Chief Strategy Officer, Niels Maartens. Register via the link now:
https://sparkfestival.co/2021-program/view/609/how-to-successfully-co-design-a-tech-project

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