Member Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct sets out the expectations and responsibilities of Members of Trampoline Ventures in relation to their engagement with the community, with founders, and in all investment-related activities.

Trampoline Ventures operates as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No 1310034) of GXE Fund Services Pty Ltd (ACN 162 966 690, AFSL 460870). All investment activity is conducted under this licence, and all Members are expected to act in accordance with the regulatory obligations, spirit, and values of Trampoline Ventures.

1. Confidentiality and Founder Information

Trampoline is a founder-first community. Founders share commercially sensitive and personal information with the expectation it will be treated with respect and discretion.

• All materials, communications, and data shared by or on behalf of a founder are to be treated as strictly confidential.
• Information may only be shared with another Trampoline Member where necessary for collaborative diligence or investment consideration.
• Members must not distribute, forward, or disclose founder information externally without prior written permission from the founder or the Trampoline team.

2. Chatham House Rule

All committee and investment discussions are conducted under Chatham House Rule:

When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.

This applies to all internal meetings, Investment Committee conversations, Slack threads, and shared diligence notes. Members are expected to uphold this standard to foster open dialogue and trust.

3. Community-Led Due Diligence

Trampoline undertakes a community-driven diligence process. We rely on the collective insights, experience, and networks of our Members to evaluate opportunities.

• Your engagement is critical. Members are encouraged to share feedback, raise questions, and contribute to diligence activities where appropriate.
• By participating in this process, you acknowledge that your feedback, comments, and connections may be used in shaping Trampoline’s investment views.
• We greatly appreciate your support, please engage where you can add value.

4. Conflicts of Interest

Members are expected to disclose any potential or actual conflicts of interest in relation to a founder, opportunity, or competing investment.

• If a conflict exists (or might reasonably be perceived), please notify the Trampoline team before participating in any investment decisions or diligence discussions.
• If in doubt, disclose early.

5. Use of Information

All information shared through Trampoline (including founder materials, internal commentary, and group discussions) is provided solely for the purpose of evaluating potential investments within the Trampoline platform.

• Members must not use this information for personal, competitive, or commercial gain outside the context of Trampoline.
• Members must not use the information to pursue parallel investments or engagements with a founder unless first discussed with the Trampoline team.

6. Conduct and Collegiality

Members are expected to engage in a professional, constructive, and respectful manner with founders, fellow members, and the Trampoline team.

• Please provide feedback thoughtfully, with empathy for the founder journey.
• Disagreements are welcome, but should be handled with civility and with the intent of reaching better outcomes together.

7. Participation and Community Culture

Trampoline is built on active participation, shared values, and trust.

• Members are encouraged to attend events, participate in founder sessions, contribute to diligence, and support portfolio companies.
• By joining Trampoline, you agree to uphold the collaborative, founder-first, and commercially respectful culture that underpins our community.