Investor Education at Wade Institute

Investor Education at Wade Institute

Support innovation and build legacy. Ormond alumni and parents receive a 20% fee remission on VC Catalyst.

VC Catalyst is Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship’s flagship investor education program. It’s designed to equip both new and experienced investors with the skills, confidence and community to back Australia’s most promising startups.

From deal flow and due diligence to term sheets and returns, VC Catalyst gives participants the tools to invest with clarity and purpose. You’ll learn directly from venture capitalists, founders, and fund managers, connect with an exceptional peer cohort, and participate in real-world pitch simulations that bring the theory to life.

For Ormond alumni and parents, this isn’t just about personal growth, it’s a chance to build legacy. VC Catalyst invites participants to help shape Australia’s innovation future while deepening their own understanding of the venture landscape. It’s an extension of Ormond’s belief in backing brilliant ideas and ambitious people.

Past participants have gone on to become active early-stage investors, start funds, or support founders through their family offices – creating real impact, for their families and for the future.

As a VC Catalyst alum, you’ll join a powerful and enduring network that offers:

• Deep connections with investors, entrepreneurs, and VCs across Australia and around the world
• Ongoing opportunities to mentor founders, collaborate with peers, and support the next wave of innovation
• Exclusive access to alumni-only events, thought leadership, and pitch opportunities
• A lasting community that shares Ormond’s values of leadership, impact, and contribution, beyond just financial return

Whether you’re investing personally, through a family office, or simply exploring what’s next, VC Catalyst gives you the tools, confidence, and community to make it count.