Angel investor · Founder, King Kong
Every published round Sabri Suby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get Down | Unnamed stage | Oct 2023 | $160k | Participant | SmartCompany (Thu 5 Oct 2023), SmartCompany (Wed 4 Oct 2023) | |
| Wuli Grooming | Unnamed stage | 27 Sep 2023 | $150k | Lead | SmartCompany (Thu 28 Sep 2023), SmartCompany (Wed 27 Sep 2023) | |
| Contour Cube | Unnamed stage | 12 Sep 2023 | $375k | Participant | SmartCompany (Wed 8 Nov 2023), SmartCompany (Wed 13 Sep 2023) |
Companies Sabri Suby has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour Cube | 12 Sep 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| Get Down | Oct 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| Wuli Grooming | 27 Sep 2023 | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Sabri Suby, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Sabri Suby has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Sabri Suby did.
Stories naming Sabri Suby. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Gift guide column recommends Light & Glo Designs, a Melbourne fragrance business, recounting its 2023 Shark Tank Australia pitch where Robert Herjavec's $175,000 investment offer was accepted, and its BrandScent arm serving corporate clients.
Shark Tank panellist Dr Catriona Wallace reveals she has backed six ventures from the show's 2023 season, five led by women or young founders, spanning drinks, retail, beauty, swimwear, embroidery and audio.
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Columnist Sabri Suby wraps Shark Tank Australia's season five: Suitor took $250,000 from two sharks including Suby, Robert's higher bid landed BrandScent, while Sundust and Sock Drawer Heroes left without deals.
Recap of Shark Tank Australia: laundry platform The Laundry Lady won a record $1 million from Robert Herjavec, while swimwear brand Cinnamon Cove and condom startup Get Down also struck investor deals.
In his weekly column, investor Sabri Suby recounts four pitches, sealing a $150,000 deal for 40% of haircare startup Wuli Grooming while passing on the rest, and explains the risk lens behind each decision.
Recap of Shark Tank Australia deals: Holiday Celebration Trees secured a $300,000 handshake deal with Davie Fogarty and Robert Herjavec, alongside deals for Mimi & Co and Wuli Grooming.
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In his column, shark Sabri Suby reviews the week's Shark Tank Australia pitches: a highchair accessory, a fashion label and a children's music group secure deals; a teaching AI tool leaves empty-handed.
Recap of a Shark Tank Australia episode: ice-mould maker Contour Cube and bushfire device Fire Halo struck investment deals with the Sharks, while two other pitches left without backing.
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Recap of Shark Tank Australia's return: insole brand STRYDA's deal ended with Jane Lu taking 10%, Davie Fogarty backed skincare line Boring Without You, and three other pitches went unfunded.
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