
Super funds support Blackbird's $143m Australia VC vehicle
Australia-based venture capital firm Blackbird Ventures has raised A$200 million ($143 million) for its second fund, winning support from local superannuation funds First State Super and HOSTPLUS.
Blackbird was set up three years ago by Niki Scevak, founder of accelerator Startmate, Bill Bartee, previously of Southern Cross Venture Partners, and Rick Baker, who used to run MLC's venture capital...
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