PURPOSE OF
BLAK ANGELS INVESTMENT NETWORK
1
Grow First Nations Wealth
Enable intergenerational wealth creation by increasing First Nations participation in angel investing
2
Empower and Equip Investors
Provide accessible opportunities and targeted capability-building support for aspiring and active First Nations angel investors.
3
Champion First Nations Leadership
Establish a strong, collective voice that advocates for and supports First Nations angel investors
Collaboration
Empowerment
Inclusion
Growth
Investment
Economic
Development
Enabling Policy
Environment
Problem
First Nations Australians remain significantly underrepresented in early-stage venture investing due to systemic barriers, including but not limited to, a lack of intergenerational wealth, and minimal connectivity to experienced investors. These challenges hinder participation in angel investing and result in First Nations investors being largely absent from cap tables, limiting opportunities to build wealth and drive community-led impact.
Solution
The Blak Angels Investment Network (Blak Angels) is a purpose-driven platform designed to unlock pathways to investment for First Nations Australians. By connecting First Nations angel investors with early-stage venture opportunities, Blak Angels enhances access to capital, provides culturally grounded investor education, and cultivates a strong, supportive network. Through this model, we are advancing economic empowerment and ensuring First Nations voices help shape Australia’s investment ecosystem.
Investment Thesis:
WHAT
We invest in innovative and high-growth, early-stage ventures. While sector-agnostic, we prioritise opportunities that deliver impact for Community, Culture, or Country. Founders must demonstrate strong commitment through a scalable customer strategy, and have at least one full-time team member dedicated to growing the business.
WHO
We back founders who are fully committed and exhibit the risk-taking mindset essential at the early stage. While we do not exclusively target First Nations founders, we anticipate organically supporting them through the composition and values of our network.
HOW
We co-invest through syndicate structures, partnering on deals led by experienced investor groups with a proven track record of strong returns. We participate in opportunities where terms are already established, a lead investor is in place, and a complete data room is available for due diligence. Ventures must also be open to SPV-based investment. Our long-term vision is to establish our own fund and take a leading role in future investments.