Rick Baker
VCCo-Founding Partner, Blackbird Ventures
Blackbird co-founder investing in AU and NZ startups
Sydney, Australia4 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Enterprise SaaSAIRoboticsHardwareDeep Tech
Background
Rick Baker co-founded Blackbird Ventures with Niki Scevak in 2012 with an initial $29M. He previously ran the venture portfolio at MLC and co-founded two software companies, with prior experience in the UK and Silicon Valley. He focuses on new software platforms that transform daily workflows and scalable sales models enabling small teams to serve global markets.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Sectors
Enterprise SaaSAIRoboticsHardwareDeep Tech
Based in: Sydney, Australia (Oceania)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026