Black Sheep Capital

Black Sheep Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and located in Brisbane, Australia. It focuses on early-stage technology start-ups throughout the country, employing an investment philosophy centered on collaboration and mutual success, referred to as the "Everyone Wins" approach. This strategy enables Black Sheep Capital to partner effectively with its investment associates, fostering the creation and growth of opportunities that benefit all parties involved. As a result, the firm has built a diverse and expanding portfolio of investments in the technology sector.

Daniel Gavel

Founder and Director

Paul Osborne

Director

45 past transactions

Project Manda

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Project Manda is a technology company that specializes in enhancing meeting productivity for teams. It offers a comprehensive platform that leverages deep meeting analytics to identify areas for productivity improvement, systematic workflows to review recurring meetings, and an AI-driven assistant to gather feedback and coach employees towards more effective meetings. This helps businesses foster better collaboration, reduce employee burnout, and ultimately maximize their return on investments.

Brainfish

Seed Round in 2024
Brainfish is a trailblazing artificial intelligence (AI) company that specializes in delivering seamless customer experience (CX) solutions by harnessing the power of natural language processing (NLP). Our groundbreaking technology transforms the way customers and businesses interact globally, by providing instant answers to customer service queries in any language, and uplifting and enhancing customer support agents.

Brainfish

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Brainfish is a trailblazing artificial intelligence (AI) company that specializes in delivering seamless customer experience (CX) solutions by harnessing the power of natural language processing (NLP). Our groundbreaking technology transforms the way customers and businesses interact globally, by providing instant answers to customer service queries in any language, and uplifting and enhancing customer support agents.

Beamible

Seed Round in 2023
Beamible is a cloud-based, data-driven startup that offers a SaaS platform focused on people analytics. It is designed to empower all staff members, HR leaders, and executives with an accessible user interface. The platform aims to diagnose and address organizational issues that lead to employee burnout while fostering a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent. By prioritizing and optimizing roles, Beamible helps organizations create sustainable job positions that align with individual preferences and needs, ultimately enhancing workforce management and analytics capabilities.

Aerotruth

Seed Round in 2022
Aerotruth operates a business management platform tailored for financial institutions. This platform streamlines the onboarding and ongoing management of fintech, banking, and correspondent partner relationships. It facilitates efficient exchange, storage, and approval of regulatory compliance documents, enabling institutions to expedite due diligence processes and simplify partner relationship management.

Modo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Modo is a mindful productivity platform that enables overburdened and overwhelmed people to be present and focused on what matters. The company's software tool employs psychology, behavioral science, and user experience methodologies to help clients organize their ideas and discover clarity in the midst of daily living, resulting in long-term advantages in both productivity and mental health. Modo was established in 2022 in Naarm, Melbourne by Peter Haasz.

Appetise

Seed Round in 2022
Appetise is a cloud-based food technology platform that focuses on providing sustainable meal kit delivery services. The company offers innovative solutions for menu planning, including personalized recipes and meal planning lists. Its platform allows users to access nutritious, affordable, and delicious meal options that are easy to prepare, catering to the needs of individuals seeking convenient and healthy dining alternatives. By combining technology with culinary expertise, Appetise aims to enhance the meal preparation experience for its customers.

Curious Thing

Seed Round in 2022
Curious Thing is a developer of voice AI technology focused on enhancing proactive customer engagement. The company's AI-driven solutions facilitate open conversations through inbound and outbound calls, supporting various use cases such as customer check-ins, re-engagement of churned accounts, lead qualification, and feedback collection. By automating these interactions, Curious Thing enables businesses to improve operational efficiency, grow revenue, and enrich the overall customer experience without necessitating substantial investments or additional staffing. Its technology is tailored to assist businesses at any stage of the customer journey, making it a valuable tool for organizations aiming to optimize their customer communication strategies.

Layer

Seed Round in 2022
Layer is a Brisbane-based company established in 2021 that operates a local gaming licensing marketplace tailored for the interactive entertainment industry. Its primary focus is to facilitate collaborations between game developers and publishers with well-known brands, characters, and narratives that resonate with players. The platform streamlines the brand integration process within video games, offering features such as simplified asset approvals and connections to qualified partners. By doing so, Layer enables developers to reach new audiences, safeguard their brand identities, and enhance the realism of their games through effective brand collaborations.

Llama Life

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Llama Life is a technology company that develops productivity tools. Its primary product is a task management software designed to help users efficiently tackle their daily tasks. The platform offers features such as task timers for improved focus, shortcut facilities for quick planning, preset lists for creating templates, soundscapes to minimize distractions, and simple report management with workflow integration. These tools enable users to enhance productivity, manage to-do lists, create meeting agendas, and stay on track during virtual meetings and workshops.

Book An Artist

Seed Round in 2022
Book An Artist is a company that facilitates the commissioning of custom artwork through its online platform. The business connects clients with independent artists from diverse creative disciplines, each offering unique styles and approaches. By providing information about artists specializing in various mediums such as murals, hand-painted lettering, digital designs, and graphic design for wallpapers, Book An Artist simplifies the process of finding and hiring local talent to bring artistic visions to life.

Propell

Seed Round in 2022
Propell Holdings Ltd is a digital, customer-centric fintech company. The Group's operations consist of the provision of financial services to small businesses, through advancing loans and providing payment processing options. It Is an SME-focused finance platform that addresses the key financial challenges faced by small businesses all through a single product. Geographically, it operates in Australia.

Dataro

Seed Round in 2021
Dataro is a company that leverages AI-driven technology to enhance charity fundraising efforts. It specializes in developing a fundraising prediction platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze a charity's comprehensive history of fundraising activities, which includes transactions, donor engagement, and communication data. By doing so, Dataro provides charities with detailed insights into giving patterns and assigns each donor a predictive score that reflects their likelihood to contribute. This platform enables clients to access real-time fundraising analytics and make informed decisions to optimize their fundraising strategies, ultimately increasing their potential for success.

Ignition

Series C in 2021
Ignition, officially known as Practice Ignition Pty Ltd, is an Australian company based in Chippendale that specializes in online proposal and practice management solutions for accounting practices. Founded in 2011, it offers a platform that enables users to create intelligent proposals that streamline workflows, automate back-office tasks, and improve client conversion rates. The software eliminates the need for traditional documentation methods, such as word processing and email exchanges, thereby reducing data duplication and enhancing efficiency in managing accounting practices.

MilestonePay

Seed Round in 2021
MilestonePay is a developer of a payment-based platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of businesses within the digital gig economy. The company provides a comprehensive framework and tools that facilitate the writing of proposals, the creation of fair contracts, and the management of payments, ensuring that both service providers and clients are well-supported. By streamlining project setup, communication, invoicing, and payment processes, MilestonePay enhances productivity and profitability for businesses. Its focus on accountability and client interests positions the platform as a vital resource for organizations seeking to optimize their operations in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.

Amber Electric

Seed Round in 2019
Amber Electric Pty Ltd is an Australian company based in Melbourne, founded in 2017. It specializes in delivering electricity at wholesale prices, allowing customers to benefit from real-time pricing that reflects the availability of renewable energy. By encouraging users to consume electricity when it is cheapest, Amber enables significant savings while promoting the integration of renewable resources into the energy grid. The company also offers an online platform for bill payments and additional services, positioning itself as a facilitator for customers to actively engage with the changing dynamics of the electricity market.

Notiv

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Notiv is an intelligent meeting assistant that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance productivity during voice meetings. The company develops advanced enterprise software that captures and automatically transcribes voice conversations, allowing users to focus on the discussion rather than note-taking. Utilizing digital signal processing, speech-to-text technology, and natural language processing, Notiv enables professionals to record, revisit, and share insights from their meetings seamlessly. The software supports various use cases, including improving governance and compliance capabilities, and can even participate in meetings on behalf of users. By streamlining the process of capturing essential information, Notiv empowers teams to concentrate on higher-order tasks and facilitates better collaboration.

Valiant

Series A in 2018
Valiant is an online marketplace for business loans based in Surry Hills, Australia, founded in 2015. The company specializes in connecting small business owners and their advisers with various lenders, leveraging proprietary technology to streamline the search for financing options. Valiant's platform allows users to compare loan products, rates, terms, and fees, ensuring they can find the most suitable funding solutions. The company's mission is to simplify the loan selection process and empower small businesses to access timely and affordable financing.

Airtasker

Series C in 2017
Airtasker is an online and mobile marketplace that facilitates connections between individuals and businesses seeking to outsource tasks and local service providers looking for work. The platform allows users to post various tasks for free, ranging from handyman services and home cleaning to administrative tasks and graphic design. Task posters can choose from a pool of rated, verified, and reviewed service providers who are ready to work immediately. Airtasker generates revenue through service fees and brokerage on stored value transactions, making it a trusted community marketplace for both service seekers and providers.

Ignition

Series A in 2017
Ignition, officially known as Practice Ignition Pty Ltd, is an Australian company based in Chippendale that specializes in online proposal and practice management solutions for accounting practices. Founded in 2011, it offers a platform that enables users to create intelligent proposals that streamline workflows, automate back-office tasks, and improve client conversion rates. The software eliminates the need for traditional documentation methods, such as word processing and email exchanges, thereby reducing data duplication and enhancing efficiency in managing accounting practices.

GO1

Seed Round in 2016
GO1 is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed to enhance workforce development through on-demand training and professional development resources. The platform facilitates onboarding, compliance, and skill enhancement by offering a diverse library of online learning materials. It integrates seamlessly with tools like Microsoft Teams, allowing employees to access and engage with training content directly within their existing workplace ecosystem. By streamlining the procurement of training resources and delivering a modern user experience, GO1 enables organizations to effectively educate and train their workforce through a single subscription model.

Sendle

Series A in 2016
Sendle Pty Ltd, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a U.S. office, specializes in modernizing parcel delivery services. It provides door-to-door pickup and delivery for parcels up to 10kg, offering competitive pricing aligned with Australia Post rates, often at a lower cost. Sendle's carbon-neutral shipping options are available in both Australia and the United States, aiming to make delivery services more efficient and environmentally friendly.

ResponSight

Seed Round in 2016
ResponSight Pty Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in security breach detection solutions. Its technology integrates with existing business security systems, monitoring for and alerting users to potential breaches. ResponSight's unique approach involves behavioral analytics, analyzing user and application activity on endpoints to establish baseline profiles, without collecting private information.

Topme

Seed Round in 2015
Topme is a company that operates a personal data monetization platform aimed at mobile users with prepaid accounts. The platform allows consumers to securely share their personal data in exchange for benefits such as bonus mobile internet connectivity, prepaid utilities, and branded rewards. By signing up with their social media profiles, users can receive subsidized top-ups in the form of free airtime or personalized rewards from telecommunications companies, advertisers, and brands. This innovative approach empowers consumers to monetize their personal information while enjoying enhanced value for their mobile services.

Fantees

Seed Round in 2015
Fantees is a company that specializes in designing and selling fan-based apparel, including customized t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and stickers. Founded on the premise of celebrating various professions, Fantees creates unique clothing that reflects the passions and love people have for their jobs. By offering a variety of fun and quirky designs, the company aims to resonate with individuals who take pride in their work, allowing them to express their enthusiasm through wearable art. Fantees operates an online store, making it accessible for customers to find products that align with their interests and professions.

Moneyball

Series A in 2015
Moneyball Australia Pty Limited is an online sports platform based in Sydney, Australia, established in 2014. The company aims to revolutionize fantasy sports in Australia by offering daily and weekly contests tailored to Australian sports fans, including NRL, AFL, EPL, NFL, RWC, and NBA. Users can participate in various pre-defined games on desktops, smartphones, and tablets, allowing them to enter multiple contests and select their favorite players for a chance to win instant cash prizes. Moneyball’s unique one-day contest format provides flexibility, as participants are not bound by season-long commitments and can continuously engage in new contests. The platform also offers the ability to create custom leagues and contests, enhancing user control and experience. Moneyball holds a wagering license applicable to all Australian states and territories, with the goal of increasing fan engagement and participation in live sports events.

GiggedIN

Seed Round in 2015
GiggedIN, established in 2012 and based in Sydney, Australia, is a ticketing service that offers monthly memberships for live entertainment events. It curates a diverse range of events, including gigs, clubs, comedy shows, and outdoor cinemas, featuring both local and international acts across various genres. The company works closely with event organizers and artists to create innovative ticketing solutions, aiming to enhance event success and sell more tickets.

GetSwift

Seed Round in 2015
GetSwift Limited is a logistics software company that specializes in developing and commercializing delivery management solutions across various global markets, including the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, GetSwift offers a comprehensive suite of software products designed to enhance business operations, focusing on logistics automation, workforce management, data analytics, and communication infrastructure. The company operates through two main segments: Technology Subscription Services and Communication Technology Services. Its solutions are tailored for enterprises, small to medium-sized businesses, and various sectors such as food and beverage, retail, and courier services. By providing real-time tracking, task dispatch, and delivery management capabilities, GetSwift aims to optimize delivery operations and improve overall business efficiency.

Airtasker

Series A in 2015
Airtasker is an online and mobile marketplace that facilitates connections between individuals and businesses seeking to outsource tasks and local service providers looking for work. The platform allows users to post various tasks for free, ranging from handyman services and home cleaning to administrative tasks and graphic design. Task posters can choose from a pool of rated, verified, and reviewed service providers who are ready to work immediately. Airtasker generates revenue through service fees and brokerage on stored value transactions, making it a trusted community marketplace for both service seekers and providers.

Grocery Butler

Seed Round in 2015
Grocery Butler is an online grocery delivery service operating in Australia, specializing in rapid delivery of a wide range of grocery items to customers' homes or offices. The company distinguishes itself by offering delivery in as little as 90 minutes, effectively serving as a personal shopper for individuals who value their time. By enabling customers to shop for groceries online, Grocery Butler streamlines the shopping experience, allowing users to avoid the time-consuming task of visiting physical stores. This service is especially beneficial for busy professionals and anyone looking to maximize their leisure time.

TokenOne

Series C in 2015
TokenOne is a cybersecurity software company that specializes in providing high-security business solutions for both enterprises and individual users. Its innovative identity authentication technology simplifies the authentication process by allowing users to access multiple accounts and services with just their phone and a single PIN. This solution eliminates the need for numerous passwords and other security measures, enhancing user convenience while ensuring robust security. TokenOne's software offers genuine two-factor authentication without the requirement for additional hardware, maintaining a zero-knowledge password proof system that prevents the disclosure of the PIN to any service. This approach enables clients to share private and sensitive information securely over the internet, making TokenOne a valuable partner in the cybersecurity landscape.

Unscrabble Solutions

Seed Round in 2015
Unscrabble Pty Ltd is an Australian company based in Alderley, incorporated in 2015, that offers an online platform designed to facilitate the exchange of information between businesses for trading and supply chain transparency. The platform enables companies to connect with suppliers and customers, allowing for efficient and accurate sharing of information. By simplifying engagement processes, Unscrabble reduces the time required to gather and evaluate company data, eliminating the need for cumbersome forms, emails, and spreadsheets. This solution centralizes information management, ensuring that businesses can keep their data up to date in one location and streamline access for trusted connections.

SpaceConnect

Seed Round in 2015
SpaceConnect Pty Ltd. is a Sydney-based company that specializes in Bluetooth-based space management systems to enhance office utilization. Founded in 2015, the firm offers automated solutions for desk and meeting room bookings, allowing users to navigate the office environment seamlessly. Its platform leverages ambient intelligence and IoT sensors to provide real-time management of office spaces, enabling employees to automatically reserve available desks or meeting rooms without the need to interact with their mobile devices. This innovative approach facilitates efficient space management, streamlining both user experience and operational effectiveness. As of late 2019, SpaceConnect operates as a subsidiary of Smartspace Software plc.

ResponSight

Seed Round in 2015
ResponSight Pty Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in security breach detection solutions. Its technology integrates with existing business security systems, monitoring for and alerting users to potential breaches. ResponSight's unique approach involves behavioral analytics, analyzing user and application activity on endpoints to establish baseline profiles, without collecting private information.

Bulkist

Seed Round in 2015
Bulkist was created to help people join forces and book together everyday services at cheaper rates. Giovanni and Serg started the company when they realised that there was no way for people with similar needs in the same area to connect to each other and book services together. They thought that if large groups of people could join forces and request specific services together, their bargaining power would be stronger and they would be able to get better rates from service providers. Based in Sydney, Bulkist provides its users with long-standing discounts on the services they use daily, weekly and monthly without compromising on quality.

Safety Compass

Seed Round in 2015
Safety Compass is a developer of a work health and safety risk management application aimed at improving workplace safety for Australian workers. The company’s innovative application utilizes augmented reality technology to provide real-time hazard information based on the user’s physical location. By leveraging the capabilities of a smartphone's camera and GPS, Safety Compass enables workers to view and understand potential dangers in their environment, presenting critical safety information directly on their devices. This approach eliminates the need for cumbersome safety manuals and enhances the ability of workers to assess, manage, and avoid risks effectively, ultimately aiming to help bring them home safely at the end of each workday.

Shipzee

Seed Round in 2015
Zapala Go is a provider of a cloud-based software solution designed for the removal, relocation, self-storage, freight forwarding, and logistics industries. The company offers an integrated platform that allows clients to schedule, cost, track, and trace their consignments efficiently. By eliminating paper-based inventories, Zapala Go enhances operational visibility and control over stored goods, enabling clients to access real-time information on the status and location of their shipments. The software employs advanced technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, to streamline processes and reduce labor and error costs by up to 35% annually. As an innovative leader in its field, Zapala Go is facilitating a transition to a fully digital system, improving the overall efficiency of logistics operations.

Liquorun

Seed Round in 2015
Liquor Run is a wine and spirits company located in Granbury, Texas, specializing in an on-demand alcohol delivery service. The company provides an online platform that enables customers to purchase food and alcoholic beverages, which are then delivered within a specified time-frame through a localized network. This service caters to the growing demand for convenience in obtaining alcoholic drinks and food, positioning Liquor Run as a key player in the delivery market for these products.

ShopWings

Series A in 2015
ShopWings is an online platform based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in grocery delivery services. The company offers consumers the convenience of having groceries purchased and delivered directly to their homes by trained shopping staff. By streamlining the grocery shopping experience, ShopWings aims to provide a reliable and efficient service for its users, enhancing the overall convenience of accessing essential household products.

BlueChilli

Series A in 2014
BlueChilli is a prominent startup accelerator based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2011. It supports entrepreneurs by providing the necessary resources to build their products, secure initial pilot projects, attract investments, and form their first teams. As the largest accelerator in Australia, BlueChilli has been instrumental in fostering technology-based companies over its more than a decade of operation. The organization offers an engineering team to assist founders in developing their pilot products, thereby facilitating the growth and success of emerging ventures in the tech sector.

WithWine

Seed Round in 2014
WithWine is a technology company that specializes in providing a comprehensive commerce platform tailored for the wine industry. The platform enables wineries to facilitate direct-to-consumer sales by offering an integrated system that includes eCommerce, point-of-sale solutions, wine club management, customer relationship management, inventory management, payment processing, and analytics. By streamlining these functions, WithWine empowers winery operators to identify and create new sales opportunities while effectively managing their backend operations. The platform is designed to enhance profitability and improve customer engagement for those involved in the wine business.

Lignin Barrier Coating

Seed Round in 2014
Lignin Barrier Coating

GiggedIN

Seed Round in 2014
GiggedIN, established in 2012 and based in Sydney, Australia, is a ticketing service that offers monthly memberships for live entertainment events. It curates a diverse range of events, including gigs, clubs, comedy shows, and outdoor cinemas, featuring both local and international acts across various genres. The company works closely with event organizers and artists to create innovative ticketing solutions, aiming to enhance event success and sell more tickets.

Tappr

Seed Round in 2013
Tappr is a fin-tech startup developing a next-gen of payment platform allowing businesses to accept all payments types, not just card

Haast

Haast is a technology company that provides Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for marketing compliance automation. It operates an AI-powered platform designed to help organizations manage digital risk by identifying and addressing brand and legal compliance issues across their entire digital presence. This enables businesses to mitigate brand damage, recover lost revenue, and manage legal fines effectively.
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