Angel investor · Director, Budburst Capital
Every published round John Bacon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VentureCrowd | Series A | 11 Feb 2022 | $10m | Participant | Startup Daily (Sun 3 May 2026), SmartCompany (Tue 28 Apr 2026), SmartCompany (Mon 14 Feb 2022), Startup Daily (Fri 11 Feb 2022) | |
| Nexba | Series A | 2021 | $6m | Participant | SmartCompany (Wed 15 Feb 2023), Startup Daily, SmartCompany (Tue 5 Mar 2019) |
Companies John Bacon has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexba | 2021, Series A | 1 | 0 | |
| VentureCrowd | 11 Feb 2022, Series A | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for John Bacon, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies John Bacon has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal John Bacon did.
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Budburst Capital | Startup Daily |
Stories naming John Bacon. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Crowdfunding platform VentureCrowd completed a Series A, combining existing backer money with funds gathered through its own marketplace, and plans platform development, retail expansion and a Singapore office.
Drinks brand Nexba closed a $6 million Series A, sourcing $1.5 million through VentureCrowd crowdfunding and the balance from private backers including River Capital and Gaingels, alongside other crowdfunding campaigns by Mungalli Creek Dairy and Supp.