GC Startups
About GC Startups
IntroducingWhat GC Startups is, why we are doing it and who is behind it.Global LaunchpadHow the Gold Coast can work as a base for Asia-Pacific and the world.OpportunitiesPeople and business opportunities in the community.
Join GC Startups
Build
StartupsPeople starting a company on the Gold Coast, from first idea to first customers.Scaleups and businessesCompanies with traction, and established businesses ready for Evolution 5.
Back and support
InvestorsAngels, funds and family offices who want early sight of what is being built.Ecosystem supportersBuilders, mentors, experts, sponsors and partners who help the region build.
How it works together

Every group in the community gives something the others need. Pick the one that fits you today.

You can change later. We would rather you start than wait for the perfect label.

Not sure where you fit?

Tell us what you are building or looking for and we will point you to the right place.

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Ecosystem
Why GCWhy the Gold Coast is ready, and why now.Modelling the world’s bestWhat the great startup communities did, and what we are taking from them.Our visionA community that shapes this region and the country.
Events
Insights
BlogsArticles on entrepreneurs, building ventures and the Gold Coast scene. PodcastsConversations with entrepreneurs and builders on building companies in the age of agents. White & Black PapersResearch and long-form papers on startup ecosystems and the SynAgentic economy.
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Governance and compliance

Terms of use

The rules for using the GC Startups website.

Last updated 6 November 2026

About this site

This website is operated by V1 Scale as the GC Startups initiative. By using it you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

What the site is for

GC Startups is a community for startups, scaleups, investors and ecosystem supporters in the Gold Coast and South East Queensland. The site gives general information about the community, its plans and its events. Many things described here are plans and may change.

Not advice

Nothing on this site is legal, financial, investment, tax or other professional advice. See the Investment and financial disclaimer and the General disclaimers.

Using the site

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Changes

We may update these terms and the site at any time. The date at the top shows when this page last changed.

Governing law

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Contact

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GC Startups

A community for Gold Coast and South East Queensland startups, scaleups, investors and ecosystem supporters, shaping the region together.

An initiative of V1 Scale, a Gold Coast based SynAgentic Venture Builder.

Governance and compliance

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  • Investment and financial disclaimer

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