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
Education
- Six SigmaGreen Belt, Continuous Improvement2011 β 2012
- B OnlineMaster eLearning Certification, Learning & Development2011
- SAI GlobalInternal Auditor Certification, Quality2009
- TAFE NSWCertificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety, Health & Safety2009
- ITILITIL v3 Foundations Certification, Information Technology2007
- TAFE NSWCertifcate IV in Training & Assessment, Learning & Development2007
- St Leo's CollegeHigh School Certificate2003
Skills & more
Management89Strategy55Team Leadership7Leadership15Analysis6Change Management99Software Project Management23Safety Management16Online Training5Internal Audit8Microsoft Office8Risk Management51
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Safety Management SystemsAdobe eLearning SuiteProgram ManagementPerformance ImprovementSix SigmaTechnology ManagementKnowledge ManagementExecutive CoachingPMO DevelopmentCloud ComputingQuality AuditingRecruitingFrom Matthew'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 Matthew Browne work?
- Matthew Browne is Managing Partner at Black Nova VC.
Same school
Also attended TAFE NSW13
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Shared employers
Also worked at ThePillars.au1
Also worked at Health & Safety Institute (HSI)1
Also worked at Commonwealth Bank33
Morgan JohnsonTechnology Investor at Marlin Equity PartnersJessica ReedDirector at Marlin Equity PartnersHarri PriceExecutive Assistant at Giant Ventures Global LlpEsme HodsonCompliance at SC VenturesJussi NunesFinance at SC VenturesThomas SienkiewiczParalegal at King River Capital
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