Get investment for your crazy idea.
We help founders to get investment and avoid the mistakes we’ve made building our own companies.
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About us
You're probably thinking...
- "I’ve got this big idea, but where do I start?
- What if someone steals it?
- Where are all the investors hiding?
- How do I build my product when I’m not technical?
- Is my idea actually any good?
- F**k... I really want to quit my job."
We know, because we failed multiple startups before eventually building any meaningful companies.
We started pitchblak to give early-stage founders access to a hands-on team with real experience in turning crazy ideas into great startups.
9 Commandments
Our 9 Commandments. What we stand for (and what we can't stand).
Our work is our play.
If you look forward to Fridays more than Mondays, it's time to make a change. The majority of your life is spent at work. Luckily, you get to decide what *work* is.
Chase the energy.
Life is too short to waste time on the wrong stuff. We chase the ideas, people and experiences that fill us with energy. You can create your own family.
Do what you say.
What you say means nothing if you don't follow through. Trust is everything... it's slow to gain and quick to lose.
If it's not a f**k yeah, it's a no.
You don't have to struggle for hours to make decisions if you only choose to pursue what feels like an astounding F**k Yes!
Hugs not handshakes.
Let's be real... handshakes are awkward and outdated. Left-handed people with sweaty palms still need love. Bonus points if you hug us when we first meet.
Ask someone.
There's always someone within reach with the answer to your burning question. So find them, and ask. If they're dead, then read their book.
Do something about it.
Do you see a problem or an opportunity to fix something? Why complain about the world when we can be curious and brave enough to make it better?
Test, don't guess.
Trusting your gut is fine... until it isn’t. Experiments, data, iteration and being incredibly close to your customer is the only way to create change.
10x your vision.
There's a magical thing that happens when delusional thinking and humility collide. Convince yourself, convince others, then figure out how to make it happen.CASE STUDIES
The startups we support are kicking goals!
From idea to $1.5M Seed investment in 6 months flat- Growing 100% month-on-month
- Partnered with one of Australia’s largest hospo groups
Founded by our founders
- $665K investment so far
- Backed by a Shark, Glen Richards & the Bodyshop founder
- Partnered with schools and childcare centres across AUS and USA
- $1M Seed investment with further backing from US investors
- Expanded to the US (now head office)
- Backed by University of Melbourne and Texas Medical Center
- Founded by our founders
- $2M+ revenue in the 35 weeks of sales
- First wedding featured on Channel 7 News
- Founded by our founders
- $400K private investment
- $200K+ successful Indigogo crowdfunding campaign
- The founders are in their early 20's!
- Closed $500K Seed investment round
- 7 participating universities
- National (soon to be international)
Every great idea will end up existing...
Get investment for my ideaour ambassador
Shark Tank’s Glen Richards is our official ambassador.
"Any entrepreneur who wants the best team supporting them with their idea needs to work with pitchblak. There’s no other company in Australia with a similar offering."
what we do
Research & validation
Market & competitor research, scientific customer discovery, digital validation experiments.
Strategy & mentoring
Creating a clear roadmap, key risks & blindspots, choosing the right business model.
Brand & design
Branding, market positioning, story development, beautiful websites & prototypes.
Investor readiness
Investment strategy, list building, communication approach, killer pitch deck creation.
Helping you launch
Lean pilots that prove your idea isn't crazy & strengthens your investor story.
Investor introductions
Get access to our fast-growing investor network once you hit agreed milestones.
The pitchblak founders have been featured on:
Every great idea will end up existing...
Get investment for my ideaWho We Are
The team
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Creative Director
Head of Operations
Head of Content
Helen Francis
“Our ships have completed their scan of the area and found nothing. If the Millennium Falcon went into light-speed, it'll be on the other side of the galaxy by now.”
Thomas Steele
“Our ships have completed their scan of the area and found nothing. If the Millennium Falcon went into light-speed, it'll be on the other side of the galaxy by now.”
Maude Young
“Our ships have completed their scan of the area and found nothing. If the Millennium Falcon went into light-speed, it'll be on the other side of the galaxy by now.”
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