Blackbird Ventures
Australia's largest venture fund backing ambitious founders across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
Blackbird is the standout VC in Australia - they've proven they can spot and scale winners like Canva before anyone else saw the potential. They're genuinely founder-friendly but expect you to think big from day one. The team knows the ANZ market inside out and has real connections to help you expand globally. However, they can be quite selective and sometimes their 'global ambition' filter means they pass on solid regional plays. If you're building something that could be huge internationally and you're based in ANZ, they should be your first call.
- —Best for: ANZ founders building globally ambitious tech companies
- —Known for: Early bets on massive winners like Canva, strong founder support
- —Watch out for: High bar for 'global potential' - regional plays might not excite them
Blackbird backs bold founders building breakout companies across ANZ and Southeast Asia. They focus on startups that can scale globally from the region, with a preference for tech-enabled businesses that can capture large markets.
Primarily Series A/B focused with some seed investments. Heavy on enterprise software, fintech, healthtech, and consumer tech. Strong bias toward Australian and NZ companies that can expand internationally.
Former startup founder turned investor with deep Australian tech ecosystem connections. Known for his contrarian takes and willingness to back unconventional founders early. Founders respect his direct communication style.
Ex-McKinsey consultant who co-founded Blackbird in 2012. Brings operational expertise and has been instrumental in building the fund's platform approach. Known for being founder-friendly but demanding on execution.
Former startup operator who joined from the ecosystem. Known for her work with consumer and marketplace companies. Founders appreciate her hands-on approach and product instincts.
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