Entries by Michael Leembruggen

From a Humble Research Analyst to Head of Operations For a Global Investment Firm in Just 4 Years, This Woman is Making An Impact

Key Person of Interest Spotlight – Giulianna Crivello I first came across Giulianna from an online Ad for EntryLevel promoting a VC Analyst course. I was intrigued by the companies and names involved so I wanted to do a little research.  Giulianna seems to be the main person delivering the course and is currently Head Of […]

Exciting Times For Tech With Australia’s Largest VC Fund Splashing Out $500M

Blackbird is Australia’s leading capital firm that invests in various enterprise technology, healthcare, deep tech, hardware and consumer-based companies. They are a hub for start-ups, providing operational and financial support and transforming their businesses into world class. The venture capital firm provides seed for emerging entrepreneurs by incubating and investing into these companies at their early […]

A Cool $5M For A New Spin On The Old Business Card

Startup Spotlight – Blinq A new spin on an old idea? Good timing? When first looking at the funding this company has managed to raise, I was impressed. There’s been a number of companies attempt to build a new business card app but nothing has really stuck around and been worthwhile replacing the built-in phone functionality. […]

$125 Million Investor Raise – eCommerce Australian Unicorn

With the pet industry in Australia worth a whopping $13 Billion, Pet Circle is one company that has taken their eCommerce business model to the next level when it comes to customer experience and ordering pet food online. Founded in 2011 by Michael Frizell and James Edwards operating from their garage, they made $1 Million in revenue […]