Investor · 1 deal
Every published round Woolies 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 Woolies has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus | 27 Jan 2022, Series C | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Woolies, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Woolies has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Woolies did.
| Company | Bought by | Kind | Announced | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus | Hims & Hers | Acquisition | Jan 2026 | $1.6b |
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Banducci | Boss (former) | Startup Daily |
| Alistair Venn | Ecommerce Exec (former) | Startup Daily |
Stories naming Woolies. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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