​Blackbird is hitting the road for the Blackbird Foundry roadshow in Jan and Feb 2026 and you're invited!

Hosting VC learning sessions in cities across Australia and New Zealand covering how venture works in 2026 for deep tech companies, how to raise well, and how Foundry helps you get started.

​What is covered

• ​How venture works and how we think about investing in deep tech companies

• ​How to raise well in 2026

• ​Red and green flags we see in decks and data rooms

• ​How to get the most out of your investors

• ​Foundry: what it is, who it’s for, how to apply

• ​Live Q&A + office hours

​Who should come
Aspiring founders from research/technical backgrounds, early teams, solo builders, students who ship, and founders planning a raise in the next 12 months.

​Format
90 minutes

• ​25 min VC learning session

• ​15 min Foundry deep dive

• ​20 min Q&A

• ​30 min Office Hours (pre-registration required)

​When
Dunedin — Fri 20 Feb, 12:30 - 2pm

​Lunch and drinks provided.

​Where
Location will be shared with attendees.

​Speakers
The Blackbird Investment team (Michael Tolo, Saron Berhane, James Palmer, Jessica Tulp)

​Spots are free but limited so grab a ticket! - Register Here!