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The Founding Story of Blackbird with Niki, Rick, Mike Cannon-Brookes & Hunter
Aug 4, 2020
The founding story of Blackbird is discussed by Niki, Rick,
Mike Cannon-Brookes & Hunter. They cover Blackbird’s origin story, investment philosophy, and the impact of COVID-19 on the tech industry. They also explore the importance of ambition, team building, and the growth of the Australian BC community. Partnership between Greenspring and Blackbird is also discussed.
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- Blackbird prioritizes building strong relationships with founders and believes in the power of long-term investments.
- Venture capital firms, including Blackbird, are seeking entrepreneurs with ambitious visions and unique perspectives, regardless of their background or location.
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Blackbird's $500 million fund announcement
Blackbird has announced the closing of a new fund with $500 million to invest in Australian and New Zealand startups. The increased funding is a recognition of the potential for the local startup ecosystem to produce companies with global impact. Blackbird aims to invest right at the beginning of a company's journey, even before revenue or a product is established. They prioritize building strong relationships with founders and believe in the power of long-term investments. They also value the support and trust of individual and institutional investors and seek to maintain a culture of ambitious entrepreneurship at Blackbird.
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