Blackbird overview
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Blackbird raises $175m
The Surry Hills, Australia-based venture capital firm has held a final close on its two funds.
Australia's Blackbird holds first close on debut fund(2)
In an environment that has become cold to venture capital, VC fund Blackbird Ventures has reached an A$20m first close on its maiden fund with commitments primarily from industry insiders.
Australia's Blackbird holds first close on debut fund
In an environment that has become cold to venture capital, VC fund Blackbird Ventures has reached an A$20m first close on its maiden fund with commitments primarily from industry insiders.
Blackbird contact information
Offices
111 Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, 2010, AustraliaContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Tom Harvey | Job titleInvestor Relations Associate | LocationSydney, Australia | Email  ------ |
| Key ContactMs. Jasmin Jenkins | Job titleHead of Investor Relations | LocationSydney, Australia | Email ------- |
| Mr. Alex Apoifis | Job titlePartner and Chief Operating Officer | LocationMelbourne, Australia | Email ------ |
| Mr. Rick Baker | Job titleCo-Founder & Partner, Investments | LocationSydney, Australia | Email --------- |
Blackbird funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size -------- | Open dateJun 2025 | Strategy -------- | |
Closed funds: 12
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ------- | Close dateAug 2026 | Strategy ---------- | |
Fund size --------- | Close dateNov 2022 | Strategy ------ | |
Fund size ---------- | Close dateJul 2018 | Strategy -------- | |
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