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Grace Bird

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Head of Atmosphere Pre-seed Fund at Main Sequence Ventures

Greater Melbourne Area

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About

Grace Bird is Head of Atmosphere, Main Sequence's pre-seed fund for deep tech founders, where she invests in companies at the earliest stage, including those emerging from universities and research institutes. She previously led early stage deep tech investment at Breakthrough Victoria and spent nearly three years advising on innovation policy within the Victorian Government. Earlier in her career, she worked on spinouts, products, and programs within a corporate venture fund.

Experience

  1. Main SequenceHead of Atmosphere - Pre-Seed Fundcurrent2024 — presentMelbourne, VIC
  2. University of MelbourneInvestment Committee - Genesis Pre-Seed Fund2023 — 2024Melbourne, VIC
  3. Breakthrough VictoriaSenior Director, Venture Capital2023 — 2024Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  4. Breakthrough VictoriaDirector, Early-stage investment2022 — 2023Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  5. Victorian GovernmentInnovation Adviser - Minister for Innovation, Medical Research & the Digital Economy2019 — 2022Melbourne, Australia
  6. Australia PostInnovation Associate2016 — 2019Greater Melbourne Area
  7. Australia PostCorporate Partnerships Lead2015 — 2016
  8. Australia PostBrand and Marketing Communications Coordinator2015Melbourne, Australia
  9. Creative ActivationMarket Research Coordinator2014

Skills & more

Leadership17Motivated self-starter10Interpersonal Skill10Communication10Customer Service14Customer Support2Time Management4Cash Handling Experience3Computer Proficiency3Retail7Retail Sales2Result Oriented5
+12 moreTeam-orientedMystery ShoppingAdministrationTeamworkBranding & IdentitySocial MediaElectronic MarketingDigital MarketingMicrosoft OfficeStakeholder ManagementSocial Media MarketingMarketing
  • VC Catalyst — Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship

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Colleagues at Main Sequence Ventures

Alejandra Romero
Associate at Main Sequence Ventures
Alezeia Brown
Investment Manager at Main Sequence Ventures
Alison Deans
Investment Committee at Main Sequence Ventures
Ben Hansky
Senior Legal Counsel at Main Sequence Ventures
Bill Bartee
Managing Partner at Main Sequence Ventures
Danielle Haj-Moussa
Associate at Main Sequence Ventures
Elaine Stead
Principal at Main Sequence Ventures
Emerald Scofield
Associate at Main Sequence Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Grace Bird?
Grace Bird is Head of Atmosphere, Main Sequence's pre-seed fund for deep tech founders, where she invests in companies at the earliest stage, including those emerging from universities and research institutes. She previously led early stage deep tech investment at Breakthrough Victoria and spent nearly three years advising on innovation policy within the Victorian Government. Earlier in her career, she worked on spinouts, products, and programs within a corporate venture fund.
Where does Grace Bird work?
Grace Bird is Head of Atmosphere Pre-seed Fund at Main Sequence Ventures.
Where did Grace Bird go to school?
Grace Bird studied at Monash University (Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor Business Marketing & Bachelor Business Management (General)); University of Sussex (Marketing, Business).

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