Blackbird Ventures

Blackbird Ventures is a principal investment firm based in La Jolla, California, focusing on investments in emerging technology companies, information technology, software, biotechnology, and real estate development. Founded in 2012, Blackbird aims to support innovative entrepreneurs with ambitious ideas by investing in startups from their inception through to their growth stages. The firm has built a diverse portfolio valued at over $7 billion, featuring more than 100 companies across Australia and New Zealand, including notable startups like Propeller, Gilmour Space, Halter, Eucalyptus, and Harrison AI. Blackbird Ventures is dedicated to fostering generational ambition and ownership, making it a significant player in the venture capital landscape.

Alex Apoifis

Partner and COO

Phoebe Harrop

Partner

Tom Humphrey

Investor

Tip Piumsomboon

Principal

Niki Scevak

General Partner

Michael Tolo

Principal

Samantha Wong

General Partner

Mason Yates

Portfolio Analyst

Past deals in Human Resources

Sonder

Venture Round in 2025
Sonder is the trusted wellbeing partner for some of the world’s most innovative organisations as they reimagine how to care and support their people. With a clear purpose of breaking down barriers to help, providing the right support to people at the right time. Acknowledging that there are often multiple factors at play, and wellbeing comprises of cultural, social, environmental and vocational factors, all which play a part in getting to the root cause of issues, and on a path to wellness. The heart of Sonder's solution is a technology-driven platform supported in real time by medical and mental health experts - experts that are available every minute of every day. Their mission is to get the right outcome across any wellbeing or safety issue. Trusted by major corporations, education providers and Government to enhance wellbeing across the world, Sonder is on a mission to create a better world, accepting differences and supportive of others. A world where it's OK to ask for help, for anything, at any time of the day or night. It takes humans to help other humans. That’s why Sonder combines a human first, tech supported approach.

Sonder

Series B in 2024
Sonder is the trusted wellbeing partner for some of the world’s most innovative organisations as they reimagine how to care and support their people. With a clear purpose of breaking down barriers to help, providing the right support to people at the right time. Acknowledging that there are often multiple factors at play, and wellbeing comprises of cultural, social, environmental and vocational factors, all which play a part in getting to the root cause of issues, and on a path to wellness. The heart of Sonder's solution is a technology-driven platform supported in real time by medical and mental health experts - experts that are available every minute of every day. Their mission is to get the right outcome across any wellbeing or safety issue. Trusted by major corporations, education providers and Government to enhance wellbeing across the world, Sonder is on a mission to create a better world, accepting differences and supportive of others. A world where it's OK to ask for help, for anything, at any time of the day or night. It takes humans to help other humans. That’s why Sonder combines a human first, tech supported approach.

Sonder

Series B in 2022
Sonder is the trusted wellbeing partner for some of the world’s most innovative organisations as they reimagine how to care and support their people. With a clear purpose of breaking down barriers to help, providing the right support to people at the right time. Acknowledging that there are often multiple factors at play, and wellbeing comprises of cultural, social, environmental and vocational factors, all which play a part in getting to the root cause of issues, and on a path to wellness. The heart of Sonder's solution is a technology-driven platform supported in real time by medical and mental health experts - experts that are available every minute of every day. Their mission is to get the right outcome across any wellbeing or safety issue. Trusted by major corporations, education providers and Government to enhance wellbeing across the world, Sonder is on a mission to create a better world, accepting differences and supportive of others. A world where it's OK to ask for help, for anything, at any time of the day or night. It takes humans to help other humans. That’s why Sonder combines a human first, tech supported approach.

The Mintable

Seed Round in 2022
The Mintable is a community-based learning platform designed to empower managers through practical training and resources. It offers a range of programs focused on developing essential soft skills such as feedback, delegation, and motivation. The platform provides templates and guides to support these learning initiatives. Additionally, The Mintable fosters a global community where managers can connect with peers for support, inspiration, and advice during challenging times. By enabling cohort-based learning and partnering with organizations, The Mintable aims to enhance team performance and cultivate effective management practices.

EntryLevel

Pre Seed Round in 2021
EntryLevel was set up to help people find meaningful employment.

EntryLevel

Seed Round in 2020
EntryLevel was set up to help people find meaningful employment.

Applied

Seed Round in 2018
Applied is an online recruitment platform focused on promoting fair hiring practices. The platform utilizes anonymized applications and skills-based assessments to eliminate bias in the hiring process. By incorporating behavioral science and advanced algorithms, Applied helps organizations identify and retain talent that may have otherwise been overlooked. This innovative approach not only enhances the hiring experience but also fosters a sense of inclusion, equity, and belonging within the workplace. Through its commitment to transforming recruitment practices, Applied enables businesses to discover the best candidates while contributing to a more equitable employment landscape.

Robby

Seed Round in 2015
Think of Robby as a an app that is specifically designed for casual/part-time employees. It answers the most important question: when am I working next? Before Robby, there was Roster Genius - the universally praised tool that fixed rosters for Apple employees in over 350 Apple Retail stores around the world. Robby for iPhone builds upon the knowledge gained from helping 8000+ Roster Genius users to build the best-in-class app for helping everyone with their work roster.

Inductly

Seed Round in 2014
Inductly is the only simple and intuitive way to onboard your employees on their smart phone. They provide human resources and managers a solution to automate and track the entire onboarding process. Employees are guided through their training and compliance so they can get up to speed, fast. Their mobile interface engages employees by providing access to their onboarding program, before their first day.
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