Starting a company is hard enough. Finding the right support shouldn’t be. The startup world is crowded and confusing. While everyone’s offering something, but it’s hard to tell what’s genuinely useful.
That’s why we built The Founders Union.
At its core, The Founders Union is about curation: of great partners, ambitious founders, practical tools, and real support.
We connect founders with the help they need, when they need it. Whether that’s a creative studio, legal template, or an honest recommendation.
Every partner we feature has either worked directly with us or comes highly recommended by someone we trust. We don’t just add logos for the sake of it — we make sure there’s one standout option for every category, so you know you’re working with the best.
We curate everything a founder might need into one place. A living, breathing blueprint for the startup world in Australia.
Our mission is to play a meaningful part in every founder’s journey.
We believe support should be open.
Startups have enough barriers. That’s why The Founders Union is free for founders — always. We don’t believe in hidden fees or gated content. With us, you’ll always know what to expect.
Clever curation for every partner.
You don’t need a hundred options, you just need one great one. We only feature trusted partners we’ve worked with or that come highly recommended by others in the Union.
Building real connections.
Our Slack channels, events, and meet-ups all help founders find the right partners, at the right time, in the right way. It’s the network you should have from day one.
Scalare Partners exists to help early-stage founders build businesses that last.
Whether it’s through investment, expertise, or hands-on support, we back businesses we truly believe in. We don’t operate like traditional venture capital. We invest from our own balance sheet, make a handful of investments a year, and place trusted experts as Non-Executive Directors on your board to guide you.
But we know we can’t work with everyone — and we’ve met far too many brilliant founders who deserve real support. That drove us to create The Founders Union. A way to give every founder access to the right people and resources.
Get benefits from curated partners
As a member, you get exclusive offers from our partner network, with discounts on services at every point in your journey. We also show you perks you deserve, at every stage.
A Slack community with partners on hand to help
Every member gets access to our stage-based Slack channels, where partners are available to answer questions, give honest advice, and guide you when you need it.
Events that bring likeminded members together
Our in-person events bring together members at the same startup stage, so you can connect with people who get exactly what you’re dealing with.
Wear your membership with pride
When you’re accepted, you’ll choose your welcome gift: a TFU laptop decal, branded water bottle, or a cap — a small badge that says you’re building something real.
Every member gives back
Everything inside The Founders Union is built to give back. Revenue from our partnerships and services flows straight into what’s next — whether that’s growing our partners, acquiring businesses that make the whole ecosystem stronger, or backing new founders.
When you join, you’re not just getting support, you’re helping fuel the future of innovation.
