Meet the inaugural Foundry Fellows

Twelve technical people join Blackbird's first Foundry Fellowship cohort.

Growing the Blackbird Aotearoa flock

Blackbird Aotearoa is having its own startup moment: we’ve had three new Blackbirds join us in the last month, taking us to a team of seven.

What a time to be alive! Sunrise returns next week.

In advance of this year's Sunrise Australia, Blackbird Partner Tom Humphrey takes a moment to share what Sunrise means to him.

A Blackbird Takes Flight

Sam reflects on the journey of Blackbird Aotearoa so far, and the opportunity ahead.

David Booth joins Blackbird Aotearoa

We are stoked to announce that David Booth has joined Blackbird Aotearoa's investments team as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR).

Introducing the Foundations Stage at Sunrise Australia 2024

We’re unveiling the newest (and third) stage and program addition to Sunrise Australia 2024.

A Note From Sam on Kiki

For those following Kiki news, I want to share some background and my perspective on recent media.

Indistinguishable from Magic: The 7 Sources of Moat in AI

“In business, I look for economic castles protected by unbreachable moats” - Warren Buffet

Operator Spotlight: Tyler Brown, Partly

Meet Tyler Brown, Technical Solutions Engineer at Partly. With a foundation in space science, he bridges galaxies and automotive gears.

Indistinguishable from Magic: Mapping the Emerging AI Market

“You can't use an old map to explore a new world” – Albert Einstein

Operator Spotlight: Travis James

We sat down and chatted with Travis James, Growth Operations Manager at Blinq, about his journey from Apple, to Uber to Blinq.

Spotlight On: Joel Connolly, Sunrise Aotearoa Edition

At Sunrise, it's all about learning new things, finding inspiration, exploring your creativity and hearing stories from our most impressive.

Operator Spotlight: Alex Crawshaw, Halter

We sat down to chat with Alex Crawshaw about leaving a big four to join one of NZ's fastest-growing start-ups, Halter.

The Next Giants Cohort? 60% women founded

Giants is back! Our free community for wild hearts, wherever they are. Get mentoring, resources, and connect with like-minded people.

A different kind of legal career at Blackbird

Alissa Lucas shares her journey from corporate law, to legal analyst at Blackbird and beyond.

Who actually gets their dream job? 

Embodying the idea of the hungry and not proven, learn about Becca's career journey from a completely different industry to Blackbird.

Greatness from Within

Welcoming Michael Tolo, Tom Humphrey and Phoebe Harrop to the Blackbird Investing Partnership

Blackbird Aotearoa is hiring a Principal

Let me tell you about the best job going in Aotearoa this year.

Blackbird is hiring an IT Analyst

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

The Importance of Passion Projects

Patagonia's founder and Blackbird Protostars have more in common than you think

What to expect at Sunrise Aotearoa

We're answering all your Sunrise Aotearoa questions

Blackbird is hiring a Head of People

We’re looking for a Head of People to unleash the Blackbird team’s potential.

Generational companies

The first $10B

The Super Seven: Meet Blackbird’s Seven New Associates

We are thrilled to introduce you to the next generation of Blackbird’s investment team.

Blackbird is hiring a Compliance and Risk Manager

Blackbird is hiring a Compliance & Risk Manager

Blackbird is hiring a Product Operations Specialist

Blackbird is hiring a Product Operations Specialist

Blackbird is hiring Three Investment Associates

We're hiring three Associates

Blackbird is hiring a Head of Investor Relations

We’re hiring a Head of Investor Relations

Learn More About Blackbird’s First Aotearoa Community Lead Role

We’ve had a flood of questions come in about the role, so here Blackbird Associate Phoebe Harrop answers the most popular

Blackbird is hiring a Portfolio FP&A Manager

Blackbird is looking for a Portfolio FP&A Manager

Blackbird is hiring a Community Lead in Aotearoa

We’re hiring a Community Lead

Mā te wā, Blackbird whānau

Tip shares why the time has come for her to fly from the Blackbird nest.

Growing Our Connective Tissue: Blackbird x Startmate NZ Roadshow

Recapping our recent New Zealand roadshow with Startmate

A New Blackbird in New Zealand

Blackbird is hiring a Growth Investing Associate

Year in Reflection: 2020

2020 has been a milestone year for our team, our founders and our community.

The Next Generation of Blackbird’s Investment Team

Announcing the next evolution of Giants

The Epicentre for Startup Ambition with Startmate

Startmate has built an ecosystem for startups and become the epicentre for ambition in Australia.

Blackbird is hiring a Head of People & Culture

Blackbird is hiring an Executive Assistant

Blackbird is hiring an Operating Partner

Making User Researchers Feel like Superheroes with Dovetail

Benjamin Humphrey & Brad Ayers from Dovetail talk about how they are changing the way people research from Harvard to Google.

The View From Inside Blackbird’s Engine Room

First hand experience from Dan Danilov about the past 10 months spent working in Blackbird's Operations team.

Are You Our Next Blackbird?

At Blackbird, we believe that giant leaps forward are made by a passionate few.

The Magnetic Effect of a Mission

Introducing Blackbird's first podcast, Wild Hearts.

Blackbird Response to COVID-19

Blackbird Monthly, Edition 02, 2020

Blackbird is hiring a Fund Accountant

Blackbird is Hiring: Financial Accountant

Blackbird Spreads Its Wings

Blackbird is Hiring: Chief of Staff, Portfolio Analyst, People Lead

Blackbird is Hiring: Business Operations

Year in Reflection: 2018

Blackbird Melbourne is Open for Business

Code of Conduct for Blackbird and Startmate

Blackbird is Hiring: Portfolio Intelligence Analyst

The Blackbird Master Plan

Blackbird's master plan for the future has four key steps.

Looking Forward: 2017

What we are looking for in founders and companies in 2017.

Investing in the Misunderstood

Revolutionising the Law

Blackbird Mission and Values

Bringing the Internet to Worksites

AMA with Rory from Propeller Aero.

5 Reasons Aussie VC Will Be Thriving 5 Years

Blackbird Founders and Silicon Valley Advisors

Announcing the Blackbird Ventures Fund

In 2013 Blackbird announced the formation and first close of its $30 million venture capital fund.

7 Reasons We’re Excited About Australian Startups

Why Australia has such a great startup scene.