About
Darcy Naunton is Founding Partner at Black Nova Venture Capital and Chairman at Tractor Ventures, with prior roles including co-founder of YBF Ventures and partner at Adventure Capital. He has founded or held directorships in multiple technology and fintech companies including Clover.com.au, Donesafe, Omny, and SignOnSite, and has worked operationally with over 100 early-stage technology businesses across Australia since 2011. Naunton holds a combined Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Applied Finance from Monash University, and previously worked as an Investment Analyst at Mercer Investment Consulting.
Experience
- Black Nova Venture CapitalFounding Partnercurrent2020 β presentSydney, NSW
- Tractor VenturesChairmancurrent2020 β presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Black & Ginger WinesCo-Founder & Directorcurrent2015 β presentGreat Western, Victoria
- SignOnSiteDirector2024 β 2025Sydney
- YBF VenturesCo-Founder & Chairman2011 β 2021520 Bourke Street, Melbourne
- Clover.com.auCo-Founder2014 β 2020Melbourne, Australia
- DonesafeDirector2014 β 2020Melbourne, Australia
- PayactivDirector (Australia)2018 β 2020Australia
- Adventure Capital Venture ManagementCo-Founder2010 β 2018
- AxifluxFounding Investor2012 β 2015Melbourne, Australia
- Aurelius DigitalCo-Organiser2011 β 2015Melbourne, Australia
- Mercer Investment ConsultingInvestment Analyst2008 β 2011
- Recruit 121Intern2007 β 2008
- HEC Financial SolutionsParaplanner2004 β 2005
Education
- CFA InstituteChartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder2008 β 2019
- Monash UniversityMApplFin, Applied Finance2007 β 2008
- UC San DiegoBSc, Economics (UWA Exchange)2006
- The University of Western AustraliaBSc, BCom2001 β 2006
Skills & more
Private Equity23Corporate Finance12Investments59Venture Capital99Portfolio Management29Financial Modeling47Start-ups99Investment Strategies7Equities9Investor Relations1Analytics2Finance14
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Alternative InvestmentsValuationInvestment ManagementBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipAsset AllocationFundingStrategic Financial PlanningStrategyMergers & AcquisitionsCorporate DevelopmentDue DiligenceFrom Darcy's professional profile.
Colleagues at Black Nova VC
Alex Lennon
Head of Talent at Black Nova VC
Alex Retzlaff
Venture Partner at Black Nova VC
Alok Kulkarni
CEO, Cyara at TiE Women Global Pitch Competition
Andrew Nash
Venture Partner at Black Nova VC
Anthony Woodward
Venture Partner at Black Nova VC
Bill Trestrail
Venture Partner at Black Nova VC
Cheryl Mack
Venture Partner at Black Nova VC
Chris Petzoldt
Venture Partner at Black Nova VC
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Darcy Naunton work?
- Darcy Naunton is General Partner at Black Nova VC.
Founder mafias
UC San Diego mafia108
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Elad GilBAFounded Brain Co.Phillip SamayoaPhDFounded Codiak BioSciences +2Sean AinsworthB.S.Founded RetroSense Therapeutics +1Erik T. EngelsonBAFounded Medina Medical +1Sasha OrloffBSFounded LendUp +1Rod EbrahimiBachelor of Science - BSFounded Ready For Zero +1
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CFA Institute mafia28
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Gleb ChuvpiloChartered Financial AnalystFounded Authy +1Lauren SullivanCFA Level 1Founded Float Health +1Nicolas HourcardChartered Financial AnalystFounded QuestDB +1Qin En LooiPassed Level 1Founded GlintsJean-Francois MarcouxCFAFounded LudiaJohn AlbrightCFAFounded Relay Ventures
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Monash University mafia15
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Linus TalackoFounded Lyrebirdhealth +1Seb PooleBachelor of Laws (LLB)/Bachelor of CommerceFounded Modern +1Jefrey JoeBachelor of Business SystemsFounded AlterraAdam GoulburnPhDFounded KallyopeAndrew NashGraduate Diploma in ComputingFounded AgerpointNicky CarpBachelorβs DegreeFounded Uhg
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Black Nova VC mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
The University of Western Australia mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended CFA Institute334
Matt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalLaviva MazharPrincipal at Luge CapitalJan AvontsInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersMatias BarberoVenture Partner at FJ LabsKim RobertsonFinancial Manager at 4Di CapitalCole LundquistPrincipal at QED Investors
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Also attended Monash University114
John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish VenturesDallies LimInvestor Relations Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsVania Yobeli MeghanDirector, Investment Support at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Clarissa KartikaAssociate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Barry BrottCo-founder at Square Peg CapitalJustin LibermanCo-founder at Square Peg Capital
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Also attended UC San Diego288
Elad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalMark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiJamie MontgomeryCo-Founder & Managing Partner at March Capital Partners
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Also attended The University of Western Australia64
Clare McCartney BeerCOO & Managing Director at Burda Principal InvestmentsShane ChessonFounding Partner at Openspace VenturesMyers DupuyFounder, Scratch Advisors at Tribes VenturesDan CoughlanPrincipal at AirTree VenturesJohn McCartneyPartner at ArtesianJames FearisVice President at Level Equity
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Shared employers
Also worked at SignOnSite1
Also worked at Donesafe2
Also worked at Mercer Investment Consulting35
Jason RobartCo-founder and General Partner at Seae VenturesMelike Abacioglu GunesVP of Marketing at Asymmetric Capital PartnersChristofer FloresSoftware Engineer at Struck CapitalVinny OlmsteadManaging Partner at Vocap PartnersIan HeinrichInvestments | Principal at Ensemble VCTamra LairIndustry Advisor at Black Opal Ventures
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