Venture capital fund
Every published round Blackbird VC 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.
Companies Blackbird VC has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No portfolio companies recorded yet. | ||||
Fund closes reported for Blackbird VC, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Blackbird VC has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Blackbird VC did.
Stories naming Blackbird VC. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Techboard's annual report finds Australian early-stage startup funding passed $10 billion in FY21, up 64%, while WA companies attracted just $50 million, with ASX raises dominating and female founders' funding share falling.
Interview with Kin founder Nicole Liu on her contraceptive pill subscription service, her Startmate program participation, and approaching Blackbird VC and Eucalyptus as supportive partners.
Write-up of Luke Anear's talk at an eGroup event, recounting SafetyCulture's growth from a Townsville garage, its Blackbird and Atlassian backing, funding history, and the founder taking some money off the table.