Blackbird Ventures

Blackbird Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sydney, Australia, that provides seed-to-late-stage funding to startups across Australia and New Zealand. The firm invests in technology-driven companies spanning software, hardware, space, healthcare, consumer products, autonomous robotics, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, clean energy, and quantum technology, supporting them from early idea stages through growth.

Alex Apoifis

Partner and COO

Rick Baker

General Partner

Robyn Denholm

Operating Partner

Tom Humphrey

Investor

Tip Piumsomboon

Principal

Past deals in Electric Grid

Kwetta

Series A in 2025
Kwetta is a technology company specialising in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. It develops innovative grid charging systems that enhance power grid efficiency and capacity, supporting a wide range of EVs, from cars to heavy vehicles. By seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure, Kwetta's technology enables EV owners and grid operators to optimise energy usage and accelerate the transition to electrified transportation.

Aquila

Seed Round in 2024
Aquila is an energy transition company focused on advancing clean energy adoption and fostering a sustainable future. The company specializes in developing innovative technology that employs specialized solar cells on drones, satellites, and other devices to capture and convert light into electrical energy over long distances. This approach allows Aquila to operate independently from traditional power sources, providing industries with sustainable and reliable energy solutions for their operations. Through its flexible, light-based energy network, Aquila enhances and expands the capabilities of energy distribution systems, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

OpenStar Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
OpenStar Technologies is a renewable energy company specializing in the development of fusion reactors. Its core business involves generating safe, clean, and carbon-free baseload electricity for the grid. The company's innovative approach uses dipole magneto confinement fusion, which allows for the creation of large, powerful reactors while minimizing the use of superconducting wire. This technology enables OpenStar to hold onto heat for longer periods, making it an efficient solution for continuous power supply.

Aquila

Seed Round in 2023
Aquila is an energy transition company focused on advancing clean energy adoption and fostering a sustainable future. The company specializes in developing innovative technology that employs specialized solar cells on drones, satellites, and other devices to capture and convert light into electrical energy over long distances. This approach allows Aquila to operate independently from traditional power sources, providing industries with sustainable and reliable energy solutions for their operations. Through its flexible, light-based energy network, Aquila enhances and expands the capabilities of energy distribution systems, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.
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