Alister Coleman
InvestorManaging Partner at Folklore Ventures
Greater Sydney Area
Writes $250K β $5M checks Β· typically $2M
About
Alister Coleman is the founder and managing partner of Folklore Ventures, an Australian venture capital firm operating four funds that invest in founders across the ANZ region from early stages onward. He brings 20 years of experience in technology company investment and previously co-founded ShippingEasy, which was acquired by Stamps.com.
Alister Coleman @alistercoleman
Today @Folklorevc and @cutthroughvc launches the 4th State of Australian Startup Funding Report, compiled with the collective support of Australian funds, founders and ecosystem contributors - a labour of love that aims to encourage the next generation of founders
Feb 3, 2025 Β· β₯ 7 Β· β 1
Alister Coleman @alistercoleman
I wonder when the string of arguments to engineers against Deep Seek effectively switches from βdonβt trustβ to βbe patrioticβ
Jan 28, 2025
Alister Coleman @alistercoleman
Priorities lead performance.. https://t.co/71k1RdWLor

Aug 18, 2024 Β· β₯ 4
Experience
- Folklore VenturesManaging Partner, Foundercurrent2013 β presentGreater Sydney Area
- Kry10 LimitedInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2023 β presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- SimConverseInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2022 β present
- WondeInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2019 β present
- HealthMatchInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2018 β presentSydney, Australia
- Visionary MachinesInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2021 β present
- AurorInvestor, Board Observercurrent2018 β presentAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Strong ComputeInvestorcurrent2022 β presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Forever NetworkInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2015 β presentGreater Sydney Area
- AnsaradaFormer Investor (acquired by Datasite)2018 β 2024Greater Sydney Area
- HappyCoFormer Investor (exit to Camber Creek)2017 β 2022San Francisco, California
- Uptick Pty LtdFormer Investor, Chairman (Acquired by Accel-KKR)2016 β 2021Greater Melbourne Area
- ShippingEasyCo-Founder & Investor (Acquired by Stamps.com)2011 β 2016Austin, Texas
- A.G.Coleman & Co.Managing Director2009 β 2013Sydney, Australia
- Lexicon PartnersAdvisor2010 β 2012Sydney, Australia
- KPMG AustraliaSenior Executive, Mergers and Acquisitions (TMT)2008 β 2009Sydney, Australia
- Fairfax DigitalManager, Corporate Strategy and Development2006 β 2008Sydney, Australia
- Terrain Capital LimitedSenior Analyst2003 β 2005Greater Melbourne Area
Education
- Deakin UniversityBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)1998 β 2001
- RMIT University
- Australian Institute of Company DirectorsGraduate
- Scotch College, Melbourne
Skills & more
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Business DevelopmentE-commerceEntrepreneurshipDigital MediaStrategic PartnershipsStrategic ConsultingInvestmentsFinanceManagementStrategyLeadershipStrategic PlanningFrom Alister's professional profile.
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