Playbook Ventures
Angel networkPre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Playbook Ventures (operating as the Playbook Angel Network) runs a syndicate model, investing deal by deal into startups alongside a community of experienced founders and operators. It backs founders tackling large future-oriented problems and co-invests with leading funds. Beyond capital, the firm supports portfolio companies through its networks (helping bring in strategic investors), its operator community (offering guidance and support), and distribution (raising company profiles through community and content channels).
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteFormer co-founder and CEO of StageLabel, which helped launch and grow over 150 brands globally, and an early member of AWS's startup team in Australia. He is also founder and host of The Startup Playbook podcast, a leading regional startup podcast launched in 2016.
Advisor to Playbook and a partner at AirTree Ventures.
An operator with over six years of experience at fast-growing technology companies. He has hosted his own podcast interviewing 50+ business leaders and recently co-founded a direct-to-consumer brand in North America.
Advisor to Playbook, previously a principal at Startmate and community lead at Reinventure.
Advisor to Playbook and a general partner at Tidal VC.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Playbook Ventures invest at?
- Playbook Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Playbook Ventures focus on?
- Playbook Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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