Blackbird Ventures

Blackbird Ventures is a principal investment firm based in La Jolla, California, that specializes in investing in emerging technology companies, information technology, software, biotechnology, and the real estate development sector. Founded in 2012, Blackbird aims to support innovative startups at the inception stage, backing ambitious entrepreneurs with generational ownership. The firm has raised multiple funds, with its portfolio now valued at over $7 billion and encompassing more than 100 companies across Australia and New Zealand. Notable investments include early backing of firms such as Canva, Zoox, CultureAmp, and SafetyCulture. Blackbird Ventures seeks to foster growth and development in a diverse range of industries by investing in transformative ideas and technologies.

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 Mental Health

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.

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
Predictive Mental Health Technology
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