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Jessica Tulp

Investor

Associate at Blackbird Foundry · Associate at Blackbird Ventures

Auckland, New Zealand

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180 people in our graph share verified history with Jessica — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Michiel KottingunlockedJessica: together at Catawiki (2023–2025)
×3Jessica: together at University of Auckland
×2Jessica: together at Universidad de Salamanca
×2Jessica: together at Rocket Lab

About

Jessica Tulp is a former Associate on Blackbird's New Zealand investments team, focused on finding and backing early-stage Kiwi founders. She holds an Honours degree in Biotechnology and previously worked in strategic operator and chief-of-staff roles at companies including Rocket Lab and Soul Machines, as well as in Amsterdam.

Experience

  1. BlackbirdInvestment Associatecurrent2025 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
  2. CatawikiHead of Strategic Planning & Programs2023 — 2025Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  3. Soul MachinesHead of Community2022 — 2023
  4. Soul MachinesChief Of Staff2019 — 2022
  5. Soul MachinesBusiness Associate2018 — 2019Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  6. Rocket Lab USASpecial Projects2016 — 2018
  7. Rocket Lab USAExecutive Assistant to CEO2016
  8. ChiasmaChief Operating Officer2015 — 2016
  9. ChiasmaEvents Support2014
  10. Callaghan InnovationGlobal Expert Analyst2015
  11. The ICEHOUSEStrategy and Development Intern2014

Skills & more

Leadership7Teamwork8

Languages English · Spanish

From Jessica's professional profile.

Colleagues at Blackbird Foundry

Alex Apoifis
Operations Partner, Chief Operating Officer at Blackbird Foundry
Alex Gifford
Head of Investment Programs at Blackbird Foundry
Alissa Lucas
Impact Associate at Blackbird Foundry
Anthoney Duong
Head of Investment Legal at Blackbird Foundry
Baoying Tong
Investment Associate at Blackbird Foundry
Becca Kennedy
People & Culture Partner at Blackbird Foundry
Carlene Kemp
Chief People Officer at Blackbird Foundry
Catt Vongpraseuth
Senior Operations Associate at Blackbird Foundry

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jessica Tulp?
Jessica Tulp is a former Associate on Blackbird's New Zealand investments team, focused on finding and backing early-stage Kiwi founders. She holds an Honours degree in Biotechnology and previously worked in strategic operator and chief-of-staff roles at companies including Rocket Lab and Soul Machines, as well as in Amsterdam.
Where does Jessica Tulp work?
Jessica Tulp is Associate at Blackbird Foundry.
Where did Jessica Tulp go to school?
Jessica Tulp studied at University of Auckland (Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Biotechnology); Universidad de Salamanca.

Founder mafias

University of Auckland mafia65

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Romilly BlackburnBArch (Hons)Founded Whispir +1Elizabeth IornsB.Sc (Hons)Founded Transcripta Bio +1Nodira KhoussainovaBachelor’s DegreeFounded Focused Space +1Anne FultonDiploma of Guidance & CounsellingFounded SilkRoad Technology +1Charlie FranklinIES Study AbroadFounded Compa +1Ahmed MarmoushBachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)Founded Handl Health +1

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Blackbird Ventures mafia8

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Mike Cannon-BrookesChairmanFounded AtlassianGeorgia RobertsonAssociateFounded HumanitixMorven BrownExecutive Assistant, Melbourne Office ManagerFounded Neo BionicaNiki ScevakPartnerFounded O3Alan JonesLimited PartnerFounded FishburnersDave GreinerInvestorFounded Campaign Monitor

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Universidad de Salamanca mafia8

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ryan CroftFounded Pacto +1Kristen SondayFounded PaladinMaria ZaballosExperto en AudiologiaFounded EndogeneNiamh FallerFounded Druid LearningRobert MockSpanish Language and LiteratureFounded New Frontier FoodsAdrian FerreroBachelorFounded Biome Makers

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Blackbird Foundry mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Georgia RobertsonAssociateFounded HumanitixMorven BrownExecutive Assistant (Nick Crocker & Michael Tolo), Melbourne Office ManagerFounded Neo BionicaNiki ScevakPartnerFounded O3

Chiasma mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Todd FoleyDirectorFounded Aktis OncologyAnsbert K. GadickeDirectorFounded Mpmcapital

Same school

Also attended University of Auckland189

EgilInvestor at InvestinorGiovanni PericoliniInvestor at MedicxiFrancesco MonacaInvestor at Giant Ventures Global LlpAvantika GuptaPrincipal at Type One VenturesEd BarkerPrincipal at Square Peg CapitalJono ManickamAssociate at Square Peg Capital

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Also attended Universidad de Salamanca41

Erich SieberFounding General Partner at PeakBridge VCSurya GargMembership & Network Operations at Gold House VenturesSandra Pérez BaosAssociate at 2048 VenturesEthan SmithInvestor at Innovius CapitalAlfonso CoboInvestor at Enzo VenturesClarissa RossbachInvestment Manager at IBB Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Catawiki5

Michiel KottingPartner at NorthzoneHeleen Dura – van OordEntrepreneur and investorIgnacio GallegosAdvisor at Curiosity VCLorrie NorringtonOperating Partner at Lead Edge CapitalRobbert HuismanConnectivity & Platforms at Tablomonto

Also worked at Soul Machines3

Phil ChenFounding Partner, Presence Capital at Race CapitalSunny AhnManaging Partner at SNL PartnersScott HasbrouckFounder/CTO (YC S16) at Techmate

Also worked at Rocket Lab USA11

David CowanPartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersSunil NagarajFounder and Managing Partner at Ubiquity VenturesTess HatchManaging Director at Stifel Venture BankingChris BoshuizenPartner at DCVC (Data Collective)Merline SaintilPartner at DCVC (Data Collective)Sandy TirteyDr. at Beyond Earth Ventures

+ 5 more

Also worked at Chiasma2

Avantika GuptaPrincipal at Type One VenturesMaria Jose AlvarezManaging Partner at WNT Ventures