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Applied

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Sydney, AU · 8 known investors

Blackbird is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage founders across Australia and New Zealand. The firm provides capital, mentorship through its Giants program, and community-building initiatives to support founders building scalable companies.

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Investors · 8

Blackbird FoundryAuckland
Blackbird GiantsSydney
NZ Growth Capital PartnersAuckland
BlackRockreportedWilmington
BONDreportedSan Francisco
General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M
Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M
Lux CapitalreportedNew York · $100K – $100M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Applied do?
Blackbird is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage founders across Australia and New Zealand. The firm provides capital, mentorship through its Giants program, and community-building initiatives to support founders building scalable companies.
Who are Applied's investors?
Applied's investors include Blackbird Foundry, Blackbird Giants, NZ Growth Capital Partners, BlackRock, BOND, General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins, Lux Capital.
Where is Applied headquartered?
Applied is headquartered in Sydney, AU.