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Blackbird Ventures

Leading Australian venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups.

Last updated August 25, 2026

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Overview

Blackbird Ventures is a prominent Australian venture capital firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney. It focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups, particularly in software, hardware, and biotech. Blackbird manages multiple funds and its portfolio includes notable companies like Canva and SafetyCulture.

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Recent events

  • Fleet Space Technologies secures $26.4 million in Series B funding[1]

    Reported:

    Fleet Space Technologies secured $26.4 million in Series B funding, valuing the company at $126 million. The round included follow-on investment from Artesian Venture Partners, Blackbird Ventures, Grok and Horizons Ventures, alongside commitments from new investors.

  • Unconfirmed

    First AML raises $30 million[2]

    First AML raised $30 million in a funding round led by Blackbird Ventures and Headline, with renewed commitments from Bedrock Capital, Icehouse Ventures, and Eliot Crowther.

  • PsiQuantum raises $450 million in Series D funding[3]

    Reported:

    PsiQuantum raised $450 million in Series D funding to build a commercially viable quantum computer. The round was led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, with participation from existing and new investors.

  • Morse Micro announces an additional US$13 million in funding[4]

    Reported:

    Morse Micro announced that it had received an additional US$13 million from new and existing investors, bringing its Series A funding total to US$30 million.

  • Dovetail raises $4 million in seed funding[5]

    Reported:

    Dovetail announced that it had raised $4 million in seed funding. The announcement said the round would be used to fuel the company's global expansion into the enterprise market.

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