Rick Baker
InvestorCo Founder at Blackbird Foundry · Partner at Blackbird Ventures
Sydney, Australia
Writes $25K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
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Simon CantunlockedRick: together at UNSW (1991–1993)
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About
A Blackbird partner passionate about Australian and New Zealand startups.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFintechHardwareSaaSSpace Tech
Experience
- Blackbird VenturesCo Foundercurrent2012 — presentSydney, Australia
- MLC Private EquityPortfolio Manager - Venture Capital2006 — 2012
- Right Party ConnectCo-founder and CEO2004 — 2006
- IDC GlobalManaging Director - Europe2000 — 2004
- Fieldstone Private Capital GroupAssociate1997 — 1999
Skills & more
Venture Capital97Private Equity50Startups1Strategic Planning16E-commerce26Business Planning14New Business Development16Funding18Business Development38Digital Media9Capital Raising33Financial Analysis5
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Strategic Financial PlanningInternational BusinessFrom Rick'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
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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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rick Baker?
- A Blackbird partner passionate about Australian and New Zealand startups.
- Where does Rick Baker work?
- Rick Baker is Co Founder at Blackbird Foundry.
- What does Rick Baker invest in?
- Rick Baker invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, SaaS, Space Tech.
- What check size does Rick Baker write?
- Rick Baker typically writes checks of $25K – $5M.
- Where did Rick Baker go to school?
- Rick Baker studied at University of Sydney (Bachelor of Laws (LLB)); UNSW (Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance).
Same school
Also attended University of Sydney410
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