Matthew Browne
Managing Partner, Black Nova Venture Capital
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Black Nova Venture Capital
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Why “Boring” Businesses Make the Best Startups (Replay Ep with Matthew Browne)About Black Nova Venture Capital
Black Nova Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Sydney, Australia, specialising in B2B SaaS (Software as a Service) technology startups. Founded by Matt Browne and Darcy Naunton, the firm focuses on investing in companies that provide essential, mission-critical software solutions, adhering to the philosophy that "boring is better."
- Sector
- Venture capital (B2B tech, seed/Series A)
- Business model
- Venture fund
- Founded
- 2020
- Founders
- Matt Browne, Darcy Naunton
- Headquarters
- Sydney
- Markets
- Australia
Sources: startupdaily.net, businessnewsaustralia.com
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First Cheque with Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter Why “Boring” Businesses Make the Best Startups (Replay Ep with Matthew Browne)
With Matthew Browne
First Cheque with Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter From Zero to One: Why Founders Make Exceptional Early Stage Investors with Matthew Browne
With Matthew Browne
Milestones.
- Founded by Matt Browne and Darcy Naunton after DoneSafe exitbusinessnewsaustralia.com
- Announced $35M fund for early-stage startupsbusinessnewsaustralia.com
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