Angel investor
Every published round John 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 John 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 John Ellis, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies John Ellis has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal John Ellis did.
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| No role recorded yet. John Ellis has been mentioned, but not yet attached to an organisation. Know their role? | ||
Stories naming John 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