Blackbird Ventures

Blackbird Ventures, established in 2012, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia. The company specializes in investing in early-stage to late-stage startups across diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods, primarily in Australia and New Zealand. Blackbird's mission is to back ambitious entrepreneurs with transformative ideas, providing them with generational ownership and support throughout their journey from inception to IPO. Notable investments include Canva, Zoox, and CultureAmp.

Alex Apoifis

Partner and COO

Clare Birch

Investment Associate

Robyn Denholm

Operating Partner, Investments

Phoebe Harrop

Partner, Investments

Tom Humphrey

Partner, Investments

Silk Kadala

Senior Associate, Investments

Max Meyer

Principal, Investments

James Palmer

Principal, Investments

Tip Piumsomboon

Principal

Michael Tolo

Principal

Mason Yates

Portfolio Analyst

Past deals in Mental Health

Sonder

Venture Round in 2025
Sonder operates a digital care platform designed to enhance personal safety and wellbeing for users, including employees and students. The platform offers expert advice and assistance for both critical and non-critical incidents, available around the clock. It combines a human-first approach with technology to address a wide range of safety, medical, and mental health issues. By providing real-time support from qualified professionals, Sonder aims to break down barriers to help and facilitate access to the right resources at the right time. The company partners with various organizations, including corporations, educational institutions, and government entities, to foster a culture of support and acceptance, encouraging individuals to seek help whenever needed.

Sonder

Series B in 2024
Sonder operates a digital care platform designed to enhance personal safety and wellbeing for users, including employees and students. The platform offers expert advice and assistance for both critical and non-critical incidents, available around the clock. It combines a human-first approach with technology to address a wide range of safety, medical, and mental health issues. By providing real-time support from qualified professionals, Sonder aims to break down barriers to help and facilitate access to the right resources at the right time. The company partners with various organizations, including corporations, educational institutions, and government entities, to foster a culture of support and acceptance, encouraging individuals to seek help whenever needed.

Sonder

Series B in 2022
Sonder operates a digital care platform designed to enhance personal safety and wellbeing for users, including employees and students. The platform offers expert advice and assistance for both critical and non-critical incidents, available around the clock. It combines a human-first approach with technology to address a wide range of safety, medical, and mental health issues. By providing real-time support from qualified professionals, Sonder aims to break down barriers to help and facilitate access to the right resources at the right time. The company partners with various organizations, including corporations, educational institutions, and government entities, to foster a culture of support and acceptance, encouraging individuals to seek help whenever needed.

ThroughLine

Seed Round in 2022
ThroughLine is a provider of mental health crisis care, focusing on assisting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm. The company has developed a platform that offers a continuously verified network of crisis hotlines and helplines. This system facilitates trust and safety teams in effectively supporting users who are struggling with mental health issues. ThroughLine's approach enables users to connect with the most suitable services at critical moments, ensuring timely and appropriate assistance.

Sahha

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sahha is a developer of a self-monitoring mobile application focused on mental well-being. The company has created a predictive mental health technology platform that assesses the risk of depression in users by unobtrusively gathering insights on various aspects of their behavior, including sleep quality, social interactions, and language usage. This technology enables users to evaluate and manage their mental health more effectively, while also providing social support and recommending professional assistance when necessary. Through its innovative approach, Sahha aims to enhance mental health awareness and promote proactive care for users.
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