CEO, Mauve Group · angel in 1 deal
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | Mauve Group | Startup Daily |
Every published round Ann Ellis took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumly | Unnamed stage | 9 Jul 2025 | $1m+ | Lead | SmartCompany, Startup Daily |
Companies Ann Ellis has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumly | 9 Jul 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Ann Ellis, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Ann Ellis has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Ann Ellis did.
Stories naming Ann Ellis. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Alumly, a Melbourne edtech startup founded by ex-Salesforce executive David Yip, has closed a seven-figure angel round led by Mauve Group cofounders Ann and John Ellis to help students find paid work.
Also SmartCompany