CSO · Founder, Eucalyptus · angel in 1 deal
Every published round Benny Kleist 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | Seed | 29 Jul 2026 | $2m | Participant | SmartCompany, AFR Technology |
Companies Benny Kleist has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | 29 Jul 2026, Seed | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Benny Kleist, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Benny Kleist has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Benny Kleist did.
Stories naming Benny Kleist. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Roundup of eight Australian and New Zealand startups whose late-July funding totals $102 million across space capsules, medical devices, livestock breath analysis, sports analytics and AI crop forecasting.
Eucalyptus buys Jenny Craig's online assets out of administration while stores shut; the health startup's recent raise and earlier rounds are recapped, alongside other distressed-brand acquisitions.
Sydney telehealth firm Eucalyptus closed a Series B led by NewView Capital, with Blackbird, W23 and AirTree taking part. NewView's founder joins the board as the company expands its digital health brands.
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Blackbird's investment notes recount its participation in Eucalyptus's Series A, led by Woolworths' venture arm W23, having earlier led the telehealth company's pre-seed and seed rounds.
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Blackbird's February newsletter reports new investments in Roborigger and Dovetail plus Process Street's Series A, alongside portfolio updates, a founder spotlight and hiring notices.