Matthew Browne
InvestorManaging Partner at Black Nova VC Β· Managing Partner at Darcy Naunton Β· Venture Partner at Antler
Greater Sydney Area
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About
Matthew Browne is Managing Partner at Black Nova Venture Capital, where he oversees portfolio company selection and ecosystem development across Australian and international markets. He previously served as CEO and Co-Founder of Donesafe, a global EHS SaaS platform acquired by HSI in 2020 that reached over 1.5 million paying users, and is Co-Founder of Whispli, a Y Combinator-backed whistleblowing platform serving clients including Westpac, Qantas, and EY. Browne has mentored hundreds of startups through programs including Antler, the Founders Institute, and BNG Nebula, and holds advisory and investment roles in technology ventures including Goanna Solutions, an indigenous-owned technology company.
Experience
- Black Nova Venture CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2020 β presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- ThePillars.auCo-Foundercurrent2024 β presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- UpflowyCo-foundercurrent2020 β presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Whispli - FraudsecCo Founder & Advisorcurrent2014 β presentGreater Sydney Area
- Health & Safety Institute (HSI)Director and Technology Advisorcurrent2021 β present
- Health & Safety Institute (HSI)General Manager & Executive Director APAC2020 β 2021
- Black Nova GroupManaging Partnercurrent2018 β presentGreater Sydney Area
- AntlerVenture Partnercurrent2019 β presentGreater Sydney Area
- Goanna SolutionsFounding Advisor2018 β 2024Greater Sydney Area
- DoneSafeCEO & Co-founder2013 β 2020Greater Sydney Area
- Commonwealth BankStrategy & Governance Manager, Group Procurement2014Greater Sydney Area
- Leighton ContractorsPerformance Improvement Manager - Procurement & Supply2012 β 2014Chatswood, NSW
- OneSteelProcurement Program Manager2011 β 2012Greater Sydney Area
- OneSteelChange Manager - Procurement Operations2011Greater Sydney Area
- OneSteelChange Management Coordinator - OneSteel Health & Safety Team2009 β 2011Greater Newcastle Area
- OneSteelOHS Business Partner2008 β 2009Whyalla, South Australia
- PBL MediaService Desk Analyst2006 β 2007Greater Sydney Area
- PBL MediaDigital Specialist2004 β 2006Greater Sydney Area
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Matthew Browne?
- Matthew Browne is Managing Partner at Black Nova Venture Capital, where he oversees portfolio company selection and ecosystem development across Australian and international markets. He previously served as CEO and Co-Founder of Donesafe, a global EHS SaaS platform acquired by HSI in 2020 that reached over 1.5 million paying users, and is Co-Founder of Whispli, a Y Combinator-backed whistleblowing platform serving clients including Westpac, Qantas, and EY. Browne has mentored hundreds of startups through programs including Antler, the Founders Institute, and BNG Nebula, and holds advisory and investment roles in technology ventures including Goanna Solutions, an indigenous-owned technology company.
- Where does Matthew Browne work?
- Matthew Browne is Managing Partner at Black Nova VC.
- Where did Matthew Browne go to school?
- Matthew Browne studied at Six Sigma (Green Belt, Continuous Improvement); B Online (Master eLearning Certification, Learning & Development); SAI Global (Internal Auditor Certification, Quality).
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Antler mafia41
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Also worked at ThePillars.au1
Also worked at Health & Safety Institute (HSI)2
Also worked at Commonwealth Bank79
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