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Sydney, Australia · Invests in Asia · Website

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Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesFintech & PaymentsClimate & Clean EnergyAerospace & DefenseRobotics & AutomationSemiconductors & Hardware

Thesis

Back wild hearts with the wildest ideas from the very beginning. Invest in companies, not rounds — following exceptional founders from pre-seed through all subsequent stages. Focused on ANZ founders building globally ambitious companies across any sector.

Likely not a fit for

Companies without a strong connection to Australia or New Zealand (founders must be based there, previously resident, or have an ANZ co-founder).

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$1.5B
Decision process
Investment Committee

Partners & team

22 contacts on file

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Mike Levy

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Wasim Khaled

PartnerPartner

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Niki Scevak

PartnerPartner

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Rick Baker

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Nick Crocker

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Phoebe Harrop

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Michael Tolo

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Samantha Wong

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Tom Humphrey

PartnerPartner

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Robyn Denholm

Platform & OpsBoard Member

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Alex Apoifis

Platform & OpsPartner, Chief Operating Officer

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James Palmer

PrincipalPrincipal

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Max Meyer

PrincipalPrincipal

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Silk Kadala

PrincipalPrincipal

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Georgia Robertson

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Jessica Tulp

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Maddy Guest

AssociateInvestment Associate

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Tristan Edwards

AssociateInvestment Associate

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Alex Gifford

InvestorHead of Investment Programs

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Carlene Kemp

Chief People Officer

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Justine Nangle

Platform & OpsGeneral Counsel

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Kate Glazebrook

PrincipalHead of Impact & Operating Principal

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Portfolio

CanvaEnterprise Software

Canva is a graphic design platform that allows users to create a wide range of visual content, including presentations, social media graphics, and posters. It provides an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and a vast library of templates and design elements, making design accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level.

AirwallexFintech Payments

Airwallex is a trusted global payments and financial platform that provides multi-currency accounts, high-speed international transfers, corporate cards, expense management, automated billing, and embedded finance solutions.

Culture AmpHr Tech Work

Culture Amp is a market-leading employee experience platform that focuses on employee engagement, performance management, and leadership effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights to optimize talent and drive business growth.

SafetyCultureEnterprise Software

SafetyCulture is a global technology company that empowers working teams to drive daily improvements across their organization. Our mobile-first operations platform gives you the knowledge, tools, and processes you need to work safely, meet higher standards, and improve every day.

HalterEcommerce Marketplaces

Halter.co is a premium domain for sale, offering a one-time purchase with a 100% refund if transfer fails. It provides smart brand and domain ideas, and handles domain transfer assistance.

Eucalyptus
BugcrowdSecurity Cyber

Bugcrowd is a crowdsourced cybersecurity platform that connects businesses with ethical hackers to identify and fix vulnerabilities in their systems, enhancing security and compliance.

DovetailHr Tech Work

Dovetail Software provides HR applications designed to enhance employee and HR experiences through effective case management and service delivery tools.

Gilmour Space Technologies
PsiQuantumSemiconductors Hardware

PsiQuantum is a quantum computing company focused on building the first commercially useful quantum computers.

Leonardo AIMarketing Adtech

Leonardo AI is a generative AI platform specializing in image, art, and video creation. It offers a suite of tools that allow users to generate high-quality visuals from text prompts, refine images, and create animations, catering to various creative needs across industries.

MarqoEnterprise Software

AI-Native Ecommerce Search and Product Discovery Platform that enhances product visibility and conversion rates through advanced AI technologies.

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Blackbird Ventures Research Investment Thesis Blackbird is Australia and New Zealand's most significant venture capital firm, founded in 2012 by Niki Scevak and Rick Baker. The firm's mission is to back "wild hearts with the wildest ideas, right from the very beginning" — investing in exceptional founders with big ambitions and supporting them from inception through all subsequent rounds. Unlike m…

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