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Alister Coleman

Investor

Managing Partner at Folklore Ventures

Greater Sydney Area

Writes $250K – $5M checks · 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.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

  1. Folklore VenturesManaging Partner, Foundercurrent2013 — presentGreater Sydney Area
  2. Kry10 LimitedInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2023 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  3. SimConverseInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2022 — present
  4. WondeInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2019 — present
  5. HealthMatchInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2018 — presentSydney, Australia
  6. Visionary MachinesInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2021 — present
  7. AurorInvestor, Board Observercurrent2018 — presentAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  8. Strong ComputeInvestorcurrent2022 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  9. Forever NetworkInvestor, Non-Executive Directorcurrent2015 — presentGreater Sydney Area
  10. AnsaradaFormer Investor (acquired by Datasite)2018 — 2024Greater Sydney Area
  11. HappyCoFormer Investor (exit to Camber Creek)2017 — 2022San Francisco, California
  12. Uptick Pty LtdFormer Investor, Chairman (Acquired by Accel-KKR)2016 — 2021Greater Melbourne Area
  13. ShippingEasyCo-Founder & Investor (Acquired by Stamps.com)2011 — 2016Austin, Texas
  14. A.G.Coleman & Co.Managing Director2009 — 2013Sydney, Australia
  15. Lexicon PartnersAdvisor2010 — 2012Sydney, Australia
  16. KPMG AustraliaSenior Executive, Mergers and Acquisitions (TMT)2008 — 2009Sydney, Australia
  17. Fairfax DigitalManager, Corporate Strategy and Development2006 — 2008Sydney, Australia
  18. Terrain Capital LimitedSenior Analyst2003 — 2005Greater Melbourne Area

Skills & more

Private EquityMergersCorporate DevelopmentCorporate FinanceAcquisitionsCorporate Strategy FormulationVenture CapitalInvestment BankingMergers & AcquisitionsStart-upsDue DiligenceBusiness Strategy
+12 moreBusiness DevelopmentE-commerceEntrepreneurshipDigital MediaStrategic PartnershipsStrategic ConsultingInvestmentsFinanceManagementStrategyLeadershipStrategic Planning

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alister Coleman?
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.
Where does Alister Coleman work?
Alister Coleman is Managing Partner at Folklore Ventures.
What check size does Alister Coleman write?
Alister Coleman typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
Where did Alister Coleman go to school?
Alister Coleman studied at Deakin University (Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)); RMIT University; Australian Institute of Company Directors (Graduate).

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