Blackbird Ventures
Auckland · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Blackbird invests in founders, not sectors or stages, backing entrepreneurs from day one through later rounds who are ambitious and tackling significant problems. The firm emphasizes early relationships and founder support through community programs including mentoring, founder events, and retreats. They believe in providing courage and long-term backing to founders pursuing their life's work, as exemplified by their commitment to companies like Canva across all funding stages.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 17, 2026.
Investments · 1 tracked
- NextWork
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Blackbird Ventures invest at?
- Blackbird Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Blackbird Ventures focus on?
- Blackbird Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Blackbird Ventures located?
- Blackbird Ventures is headquartered in Auckland, NZ.
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