Blackbird raises A$1bn fund for ANZ tech sector

The Australian venture capital firm has previously backed Airwallex and Canva.

Blackbird raises A$1bn fund for ANZ tech sector

August 25, 2026

Australian venture capital firm Blackbird has raised A$1.05 billion ($740 million) for a fund which it describes as the largest venture capital raise in Australia and New Zealand’s history, according to an August 25 announcement.

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