Venture capital fund
London
Every published round Generation 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 Generation 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 Generation, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Generation has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Generation did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Harrop | Investment Director (former) | Startup Daily, Blackbird Ventures |
| Al Gore | Founder | Startup Daily, Blackbird Ventures |
Stories naming Generation. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Blackbird's New Zealand chief Samantha Wong is heading home to Australia, with partner Phoebe Harrop taking over the Kiwi business in May, backed by the existing team plus a new associate.
Blackbird partner Samantha Wong is handing leadership of the firm's New Zealand arm to Phoebe Harrop and reflects on building Blackbird Aotearoa, its fundraising, portfolio and lessons from Kiwi founders.