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 Legal

Ivo

Series A in 2025
Ivo is a company that specializes in creating a generative AI contracting assistant tailored for legal teams. Its platform aims to streamline the contracting process by reducing the time, effort, and costs associated with negotiating agreements. By leveraging advanced technology, Ivo's solution enables legal teams to generate contracts, gather necessary approvals, and expedite the signing process more efficiently than traditional methods. This innovation not only enhances productivity but also helps businesses manage their contractual obligations with greater ease.

Atticus

Venture Round in 2024
Atticus makes it easy to verify regulated documents—quickly, collaboratively and securely. Our software is trusted by over 17,000 professionals across five continents, including more than 90% of the Australian corporate legal market, 30% of UK Top 30 law firms, and companies in the ASX100 and FTSE100. People love the Atticus platform because it reduces stress in high-pressure, high-stakes work, and because it is a delight to use—powerful, intuitive, reliable and secure.

CapacityHQ

Seed Round in 2015
CapacityHQ is an online platform that connects businesses with legal services, originally designed as a marketplace for consultant lawyers. Since its acquisition by LegalVision in May 2015, CapacityHQ has evolved to support law firms and legal teams by offering access to additional legal expertise and resources. This platform allows businesses to scale their legal operations effectively, addressing staff absences and enhancing their capabilities with specialized skills. CapacityHQ remains dedicated to delivering quality service to its clients, ensuring that their legal needs are met efficiently.
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