Blackbird overview
Blackbird related stories
Blackbird's VC offering hits A$1bn
The Australian investment firm has raised just under $640m for its latest venture capital offering.
Sovereign investors pile into China and tech investing – report
Almost two-thirds of those surveyed by Invesco are shying away from Europe due to Brexit, while more than 80% say the ongoing US-China trade dispute remains a key concern.
Future Fund chairman warns of risks to SWFs from rising populism
Peter Costello says partnerships with local investors and greater transparency on the part of sovereign funds is the way forward.
Blackbird raises $175m
The Surry Hills, Australia-based venture capital firm has held a final close on its two funds.
First State Super eyes SE Asia and China VC – exclusive
The superannuation fund is looking to commit up to $75m each to three venture capital managers over the next 2-3 years.
Blackbird contact information
Offices
111 Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, 2010, AustraliaContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Alex Apoifis | Job titlePartner and Chief Operating Officer | LocationMelbourne, Australia | Email  ------ |
| Ms. Alex Gifford | Job titleHead of Investment Programs | LocationSydney, Australia | Email --------- |
| Ms. Alissa Lucas | Job titleImpact Associate | LocationSydney, Australia | Email --------- |
| Mr. Anthoney Duong | Job titleHead of Investment Legal | LocationSydney, Australia | Email ---------- |
Blackbird funds managed
Funds in market: 2
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ---------- | Open date- | Strategy ----- | |
| ----------- | Fund size ------ | Open dateJun 2025 | Strategy --------- |
Closed funds: 11
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size --------- | Close dateNov 2022 | Strategy ----------- | |
| ---------- | Fund size ---------- | Close dateJul 2018 | Strategy ---------- |
| ------ | Fund size --------- | Close dateJul 2018 | Strategy ------ |