Join ANZ Proptech Founders in Pitch Battle for $10,000
- KC Rodriguez
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
Applications are open to Proptech founders to compete in a trans-Tasman pitch battle, “Top of the Props,” with $10,000 up for grabs.
Organiser REACH ANZ promises a high-energy showdown of innovation and ingenuity at Top of the Props to be held on the Gold Coast on May 23.
Two major awards will be decided – winner of “Top of the Props 2025” and a “People’s Choice” award.
Finalists must give a four-minute live pitch and then face a rapid-fire Q&A session with the judging panel.
The panel includes
Antonia Mercorella, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ)
Ashton Cullum, Founder of Proptech Hub WA and Director of Builderz WA
Hedy Ivanovski, Business Architect at Milk Chocolate Property and Non-Executive Director at the Proptech Australia
“Top of the Props” is organised and funded by the REACH team of Peter Schravemade, Ebonnie Schravemade and Tom Ellis.
“At REACH, we see it as our responsibility to unearth and elevate the very best in property technology,” said Peter Schravemade, Managing Partner of REACH.
“Just as important as the innovation itself is the ability to communicate it clearly. We’ve always said communication sits at the heart of successful Proptech.
“Top of the Props gives emerging technology companies the perfect platform to demonstrate not just what they’ve built, but why it matters — and to do so in front of an audience that spans nearly every corner of the property ecosystem.”
The event will be webcast and the People’s Choice award will be decided by attendees and those who vote online.
Finalists will be formally announced on May 6 on REACH’s social media platforms. Winners will be crowned live on the night.
Immediately afterwards, the stage will be handed over to Rockaoke Australia, giving attendees the chance to unleash their inner rockstars in a live band karaoke experience.
Set inside the iconic Mo’s Desert Clubhouse a three-time Gold Coast Music Venue of the Year and Hall of Fame inductee — the atmosphere promises to be just as bold and energetic as the ideas being pitched.
Event Details:
Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Friday, 23 May 2025
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Pitch Battle starts at 6:30 PM | Rockaoke to follow
Secure tickets, apply to pitch, or learn more.
Media Contact:
Peter Schravemade
Managing Partner – REACH Australia and New Zealand
+6144862832
About REACH
REACH is a unique technology scale-up program created by Second Century Ventures, the most active global fund in real estate technology. Backed by the National Association of Realtors®, Second Century Ventures leverages the association’s members and an unparalleled network of executives within real estate and adjacent industries. The REACH program helps technology companies scale across the real estate vertical and its adjacent markets through education, mentorship and market exposure. For more on REACH, visit the website.
