Blackbird Ventures

Blackbird Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia, with an additional office in New Zealand. The firm specializes in investments across various stages, including seed, series A, and later-stage companies, with a focus on sectors such as Internet, software, space technology, robotics, and mobile. Blackbird Ventures primarily supports Australian and New Zealand start-up founders, regardless of their location, and typically invests amounts ranging from $0.25 million to $5 million, depending on the company's development stage. The firm aims to foster globally-oriented Internet businesses and is backed by some of Australia’s most successful technology entrepreneurs, who contribute both financial resources and mentorship to help start-ups achieve their ambitions.

Alex Apoifis

Partner and COO

Clare Birch

Investment Associate

Oliver Bruce

Principal

Nick Crocker

General Partner

Robyn Denholm

Operating Partner, Investments

Phoebe Harrop

Partner, Investments

Tom Humphrey

Partner, Investments

Silk Kadala

Associate

Max Meyer

Associate

James Palmer

Associate

Tip Piumsomboon

Principal

Samantha Wong

General Partner

Mason Yates

Portfolio Analyst

Past deals in Accounting

Karbon

Venture Round in 2018
Karbon Inc., based in Sausalito, California, develops a collaborative practice management platform designed specifically for accounting firms. Founded in 2015, the platform enhances productivity by enabling teams to work together more effectively through streamlined workflows, automated tasks, and standardized processes. It consolidates client information into a single location, providing visibility across the firm and improving overall workflow management. Karbon's software allows users to automate common tasks, schedule data collection, and facilitate remote work, ultimately helping accounting firms to increase efficiency and scale their operations.

Accelo

Series A in 2017
Accelo, the pioneer of Service Operations Automation (ServOps), streamlines operations from prospect through to payment through their integrated, cloud-based platform. Thousands of businesses use Accelo to run their critical client service delivery, boosting revenue and productivity and doubling profit margins.

Karbon

Seed Round in 2015
Karbon Inc., based in Sausalito, California, develops a collaborative practice management platform designed specifically for accounting firms. Founded in 2015, the platform enhances productivity by enabling teams to work together more effectively through streamlined workflows, automated tasks, and standardized processes. It consolidates client information into a single location, providing visibility across the firm and improving overall workflow management. Karbon's software allows users to automate common tasks, schedule data collection, and facilitate remote work, ultimately helping accounting firms to increase efficiency and scale their operations.

Accelo

Seed Round in 2015
Accelo, the pioneer of Service Operations Automation (ServOps), streamlines operations from prospect through to payment through their integrated, cloud-based platform. Thousands of businesses use Accelo to run their critical client service delivery, boosting revenue and productivity and doubling profit margins.
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