8 May | CHICC Expert Workshop - How to Fundraise Like a Pro: The YC Playbook
Unlock the secrets of successful fundraising with CHICC International Expert in Residence Anya Roy, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capital expert whose lived experience spans both sides of the investment table.
CHICC Expert Workshop - How to Fundraise Like a Pro: The YC Playbook
Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, including networking
Where: Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (CHICC), Level 2, 99 William Street, Melbourne
Session format: In-person only, with presentation, interactive engagement and networking
Registration: Free to attend, with thanks to the State Government of Victoria
Who Should Attend?
- Healthtech startups seeking funding guidance
- SMEs aiming to scale their ventures sustainably
- Professionals navigating the investment landscape in healthcare innovation.
As Co-founder of Syrona Health, a UK-based digital health startup backed by leading accelerator and investment firm YCombinator, Anya knows firsthand what it takes to secure funding, scale ventures and navigate the complexities of the investment landscape.
Throughout her multifaceted career, Anya has excelled as a venture capital investor, leading strategic investments in notable companies such as Oxford Nanopore and Broken String Biosciences, to name a few. Her leadership experience includes serving as Head of Illumina for Startups across EMEA, where she empowered biotech innovators at the intersection of genomics and precision medicine.
This workshop is your chance to learn from her unique skill set, real-world insights and proven strategies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from an international expert who combines academic rigour (MPhil in Bioscience from Cambridge; MBA from Oxford) with hands-on experience to transform healthcare innovation.
Whether you're preparing for your next funding round or strategising for long-term growth, this event is not to be missed.
CHICC INTERNATIONAL EXPERT IN RESIDENCE
Anya Roy, Co-founder, Syrona Health | Venture Capital Investor | Former Head, Illumina for Startups
Anya is co-founder of Syrona Health, a YCombinator-backed women's health platform delivering personalised care across life stages from menstrual health, fertility through menopause. Previously, she served as Head of Illumina for Startups across EMEA, directing the genomics giant's engagement with emerging biotech innovators.
A seasoned venture capital investor, Anya has led numerous strategic investments including industry pioneers Oxford Nanopore, Broken String Biosciences, and Alchemab. Her multifaceted career spans banking at Goldman Sachs, venture capital with a focus on spinouts, and entrepreneurship.
Anya holds an MPhil in Bioscience from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from Oxford University. She brings unique cross-sector expertise to discussions on healthcare innovation, women's health equity, and the future of personalised medicine.
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