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Blackbird Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2013

AUM

$200 M

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 25 August, 2026

Profile

Blackbird Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Surry Hills, Australia, founded in 2012. The firm is led by a team of 70 professionals, including 22 partners, and is known for its focus on technology-driven investments. Blackbird Ventures differentiates itself through its strong community engagement and mentorship programs, supporting founders from pre-product stages through to large follow-on investments.

The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including technology, space, healthcare, consumer products, medical devices, autonomous robotics, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, clean energy systems, and quantum technology. Blackbird Ventures primarily targets early-stage investments, including Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds, with a focus on startups in Australia and New Zealand. The firm has a significant portfolio with 385 investments and 87 exits, and it collaborates with strategic partners like Icehouse Ventures.

Notable investments by Blackbird Ventures include Canva - graphic design platform, Airwallex - cross-border payment solutions, SafetyCulture - workplace safety software, and Leonardo AI - AI-driven solutions. The firm has been instrumental in nurturing several unicorns and successful exits, leveraging its extensive network and industry expertise.

Industry

ClimateTech AdTech LegalTech Aerospace Business Services (B2B) Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Other SaaS Security Software Transportation Infrastructure Energy Cybersecurity Consumer Products

Blackbird Ventures Funds

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Sixth Flagship Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Foodtech
Software
Cybersecurity
ClimateTech
Seed
Late Stage (Series C+)
$10-50 m
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August 2026

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Alex Apoifis Partner, Chief Operating Officer
Partner, Chief Operating Officer
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Becca Kennedy People & Culture Partner
People & Culture Partner
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FAQs about Blackbird Ventures

Blackbird Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Blackbird Ventures is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Blackbird Ventures was founded in 2013.
Blackbird Ventures invests in companies and startups in ClimateTech, AdTech, LegalTech, Aerospace, Business Services (B2B), Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Other, SaaS, Security, Software, Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy, Cybersecurity, Consumer Products.
Blackbird Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Australia and others.
Blackbird Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
Blackbird Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Blackbird Ventures has around $200m assets under management.
Blackbird Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-08-17
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