Blackbird Ventures Fund VI
◆ Fund Size
$1.1B
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Australia
◆ Portfolio
130 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Blackbird invests in companies, not rounds — backing Australia and Aotearoa's most ambitious founders from the very beginning and at every stage of the journey. They believe that giant leaps forward are made by a passionate few, so they invest in founders, not sectors or stages. Their portfolio companies are united only by their ambition to tackle the world's greatest problems, led by founders who are doing their life's work.
◆ About Blackbird Ventures
A A$1.05 billion venture capital fund investing across pre-seed through growth stages, with a dual-vehicle structure bifurcating capital between an early-stage fund (pre-seed/seed focus) and a growth fund. The fund has deployed A$3.0+ billion cumulatively across 14 years with a 32% net IRR.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Wong | — | Senior | |
| Niki Scevak | Co-founder / Partner | — | |
| Rick Baker | Co-founder / Partner | — | |
| Samantha Wong | Partner | — |
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◆ FAQ
What does Blackbird Ventures Fund VI invest in?
Blackbird Ventures Fund VI invests in AI & ML at the pre-seed, seed, series-a, series-b and growth stages.
Which geographies does Blackbird Ventures Fund VI focus on?
Blackbird Ventures Fund VI focuses on Australia and New Zealand, and is headquartered in Australia.
What is Blackbird Ventures Fund VI's typical check size?
Blackbird Ventures Fund VI typically writes checks of up to $60M.