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Blackbird Ventures Portfolio Companies

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

Last updated: June 2026

Blackbird Ventures Investment Overview

Portfolio Companies
156
Total Invested
$2.2B
Average Investment
$18.6M

Blackbird Ventures's Most Recent Investments (2020+)

Company NameFoundedFunding StageAmountCity
black.ai2022Seed$3.7MMelbourne
The Mintable2022Seed$4.9MDenver
Strong Compute2022Seed$7.8MSydney
AskNicely2022Series B$32.0MPortland
Bardee2021Seed$5.0MMelbourne
QPay2021Series UnknownUndisclosedSydney
FL02021Seed$3.8MSydney
Myagi2021Debt FinancingUndisclosedDenver
Carted2021Seed$10.0MSydney
August Robotics2020Series A$9.3MSha Tin

Complete List of Blackbird Ventures Portfolio Companies (156)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
126black.aiSeed$3.7MMelbourne, Australia
127The MintableSeed$4.9MDenver, United States
128Strong ComputeSeed$7.8MSydney, Australia
129AskNicelySeries B$32.0MPortland, United States
130BardeeSeed$5.0MMelbourne, Australia
131QPaySeries UnknownUndisclosedSydney, Australia
132FL0Seed$3.8MSydney, Australia
133MyagiDebt FinancingUndisclosedDenver, United States
134CartedSeed$10.0MSydney, Australia
135August RoboticsSeries A$9.3MSha Tin, Hong Kong
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionConsumer Research

Black.ai helps large format retailers prevent theft and increase revenue by empowering real-time decision making and staff response

Melbourne, Australia
June 2022
$3.7M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyTraining

The Mintable is a community-based learning and growth platform for managers.

Denver, United States
June 2022
$4.9M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureComputer VisionMachine Learning

Strong Compute is a Software Development firm offering 1000x Faster Compute for AI.

Sydney, Australia
May 2022
$7.8M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Customer ServiceEmail MarketingMarketing AutomationSaaS

AskNicely is the leading customer experience platform for service businesses.

Portland, United States
January 2022
$32.0M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgricultureAgTech

Bardee is an agtech that break down food waste, converting it into fertliser and proteins for pet foods and chicken feed.

Melbourne, Australia
November 2021
$5.0M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsEducationFinanceFinancial ServicesPayments

QuicklyPayit is a payments platform for students and societies in Australia.

Sydney, Australia
September 2021
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Information TechnologySoftware

FL0 is a cloud development and deployment platform.

Sydney, Australia
July 2021
$3.8M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Customer ServiceE-CommerceSales AutomationSoftwareTraining

Myagi is a maker of an online workforce training platform that aims to build a retail training network that boosts sales.

Denver, United States
June 2021
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Organzing the world's product to solve shopping for shoppers

Sydney, Australia
May 2021
$10.0M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRoboticsSoftware

August Robotics is a global robotics and artificial intelligence company that creates robots to automate "dirty, dangerous and dull" tasks

Sha Tin, Hong Kong
September 2020
$9.3M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Medical Device

See-Mode provides the critical information required for stroke prediction that is missing from current clinical tools.

Singapore, Singapore
August 2020
$9.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CleanTechFitnessWearablesWellness

Ao Air creates a smart wearable respirator with advanced filters and sensors, providing real-time protection from pollution and hazards.

Brooklyn, United States
July 2020
$1.8M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsReal Time

FitMachine is like a Fitbit for Industrial Equipment

Brisbane, Australia
May 2020
$2.5M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareWellnessWomen's

Ovira is a women's healthcare platform that sells period cramp relief devices and accessories.

Bentleigh, Australia
March 2020
$1.5M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Consumer ElectronicsHardwareManufacturingMusicWearables

nura, powered and operated by Nuraloop, is a manufacturing company that delivers perfect sound to every individual.

Melbourne, Australia
February 2020
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Industrial AutomationIndustrial Engineering

Roborigger products control the crane load orientation using wireless remote control, and sends lifting data to a cloud-connected platform.

Perth, Australia
February 2020
$5.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation

Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services.

Foster City, United States
October 2019
$200.0M
Convertible Note

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AdvertisingBrand Marketing

Brandcrush is an omnichannel retail media technology company that is solving the ad tech gap in retail media.

South Melbourne, Australia
September 2019
$1.0M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CollaborationMarketingSocial MediaSocial Network

Hey Influencers is an end-to-end influencer marketing platform.

Melbourne, Australia
January 2019
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingPlant-Based Foods

Sunfed meats are made from premium yellow pea protein, they cook, feel and taste just like animal meat but are healthier.

Auckland, New Zealand
November 2018
$6.8M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BeautyHealth CareTherapeuticsWellness

Honee is a wellness center that offers acupuncture, homeopathy, and massage services.

Melbourne, Australia
February 2018
$1.4M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CommunitiesProfessional NetworkingSoftware

Mentorloop connects mentors with mentees via a simple, interactive and affordable online platform.

Melbourne, Australia
November 2017
$725K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BitcoinCryptocurrencyFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech

CoinJar is an Australian bitcoin platform that enables the buying and selling of bitcoins and allows merchants to accept bitcoin payments.

Melbourne, Australia
September 2017
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AnalyticsBig DataHuman ResourcesPredictive Analytics

Improve Your Organization Through People Analytics

San Francisco, United States
March 2017
$1.7M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CrowdfundingFinancial ServicesFunding PlatformNon Profit

Chuffed.org is a largest crowdfunding platform for social causes

Darlinghurst, Australia
March 2016
$1.1M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackbird Ventures

How many companies has Blackbird Ventures invested in?

Blackbird Ventures has invested in 156 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does Blackbird Ventures invest in?

Blackbird Ventures's top investment sectors include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Financial Services. The firm invests across 64 different industry categories.

What is Blackbird Ventures's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Zoox received $200.0M in a Convertible Note round. Blackbird Ventures's total known invested capital is $2.2B.

What is the average investment size for Blackbird Ventures?

Blackbird Ventures's average investment size is $18.6M across its portfolio of 156 companies.

What are Blackbird Ventures's most recent investments?

Recent Blackbird Ventures portfolio additions include black.ai, The Mintable, Strong Compute, AskNicely, Bardee. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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