Samantha Wong Overview
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- Blackbird Ventur...
- Primary Position
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Partner, Investm...
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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6
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Samantha Wong General Information
Biography
Ms. Samantha Wong serves as Partner, Investments at Blackbird Ventures. She serves as Board Member at Tracksuit. She served as a Partner at Startmate. She also serves as Board Member at Halter (Business/Productivity Software), Workyard. Prior to joining Blackbird as the Head of Operations, he co-founded, CapacityHQ, a professional services marketplace, and career-pivoted out of corporate law to lead Product and Strategy teams at SurfStitch.com. She serves as Board Member at Partly. She holds a Master's and Bachelors in Law from Københavns Universitet, University of New South Wales, and BA in History from University of New South Wales.
Contact Information
Address
- 309 Karangahape Road
- Level 1
- Auckland, 1010
- New Zealand
Samantha Wong Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Ventures | Investor | Partner, Investments | Surry Hills, Australia | Venture Capital |
Samantha Wong Board Seats (6)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| First AML | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Halter | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Partly | Software Development Applications | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Tracksuit | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Vow (Food Products) | Food Products | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Sydney, Australia |
Samantha Wong Lead Partner on Deals (17)
Samantha Wong has been the lead partner on 17 deals. Their latest deal was with Tracksuit, a media and information services (b2b) company. The deal was made for on 01-Feb-2024.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| Tracksuit | 01-Feb-2024 | Early Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Workyard | 30-Jan-2024 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Walnut, CA | ||
| Vow (Food Products) | 30-Sep-2023 | Completed | Food Products | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Halter | 29-Mar-2023 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| MoreGoodDays | 13-Mar-2023 | Completed | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Carlton, Australia | ||
| Partly | 12-Dec-2022 | Completed | Software Development Applications | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Foundry Lab | 29-Nov-2021 | Completed | Industrial Supplies and Parts | Wellington, New Zealand | ||
| First AML | 01-Nov-2021 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Partly | 12-Oct-2021 | Early Stage VC | Completed | Software Development Applications | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Halter | 23-Apr-2021 | Later Stage VC (Series B) | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Auckland, New Zealand |
Samantha Wong Network (79)
Board Members (19)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aysar Tayeb | Vow (Food Products) | Self | Sydney, Australia | |
| George Peppou | Vow (Food Products) | Vow (Food Products) | Sydney, Australia | |
| Halter | Promus Ventures | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Tracksuit | Tracksuit | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Tracksuit | Footwork | Auckland, New Zealand |
Portfolio Executives (50)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
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| Antony Ede | Tracksuit | Co-Founder & Board Member | 01-Feb-2024 | Auckland, New Zealand |
| James Hurman | Tracksuit | Co-Founder, Global Marketing Effectiveness Expert & Board Member | 01-Feb-2024 | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Tracksuit | Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 01-Feb-2024 | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Tracksuit | Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer | 01-Feb-2024 | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Tracksuit | Advisor | 01-Feb-2024 | Auckland, New Zealand |
Fund Team Members (10)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Jones | Blackbird Ventures | Blackbird Ventures 2012 | Surry Hills, Australia |
| Michael Cannon-Brookes | Blackbird Ventures | Blackbird Ventures 2018 | Surry Hills, Australia |
| Blackbird Ventures | Surry Hills, Australia | ||
| Blackbird Ventures | Surry Hills, Australia | ||
| Blackbird Ventures | Surry Hills, Australia |
Samantha Wong Affiliated Funds (5)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
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| Blackbird Ventures 2012 | Blackbird Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2013 | ||||
| Blackbird Ventures 2022 | Blackbird Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2022 | ||||
| Blackbird Ventures 2020 | Blackbird Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2021 | ||||
| Blackbird Ventures 2015 | Blackbird Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2015 | ||||
| Blackbird Ventures 2018 | Blackbird Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2018 |
Samantha Wong FAQs
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Who is Samantha Wong?
Ms. Samantha Wong serves as Partner, Investments at Blackbird Ventures.
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How much does Samantha Wong typically invest?
Samantha Wong's median deal size is .
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What is Samantha Wong’s main position?
Samantha Wong’s primary position is Partner, Investments.
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What are the contact details for Samantha Wong?
Samantha Wong’s email address is sa and his phone number is +61 (02) .
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How many active board seats does Samantha Wong hold?
Samantha Wong holds 6 board seats including First AML, Halter, Partly, Tracksuit, and Vow (Food Products).
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