Top Australian VC Podcasts to Follow in 2026
By Adam Spencer
The Australian VC and investing podcasts worth following in 2026 — the Day One Network's investor shows on funding, deals and building a fund in the ANZ ecosystem.
Short answer: The best Australian VC podcasts in 2026 are the ones made for the local ecosystem. On the Day One Network, First Cheque, Oversubscribed, Wild Hearts and Secured cover angel and venture investing, fundraising and the operators around them.
Australia's venture market is tight-knit, so the most useful investing shows are the ones plugged into it. These sit on the Day One Network, reaching an audience that's 91% Australian, 57% founders and C-suite and 20% investors.
Australian VC podcasts to follow in 2026
First Cheque
The reference show for angel and early-stage investing in Australia, hosted by Cheryl Mack and Alan Jones. Built for founders raising and angels writing early cheques.
Oversubscribed
Venture and fundraising — how rounds get filled and what investors look for.
Wild Hearts
Founder and investor stories from the Blackbird orbit, hosted by Mason Yates.
Secured
Security and compliance for scaling companies — the operational side investors care about.
What to listen for as an investor or founder
The value isn't reach, it's relevance. A single episode with the right GP or founder is worth more than hours of generic global VC content. Local shows carry the deals, names and dynamics that actually apply to ANZ.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Australian VC podcasts?
On the Day One Network, First Cheque, Oversubscribed, Wild Hearts and Secured cover investing, fundraising and the operators around venture in the ANZ ecosystem.
Which Australian podcast is best for early-stage fundraising?
First Cheque, hosted by Cheryl Mack and Alan Jones, focuses on angel and early-stage investing.