About
Paul is the cofounder of Rampersand VC, an early stage Australian tech fund established in 2013 with a mission to be the most value-additive first investor for founders with abnormal potential. He has more than 10 years experience in the venture capital industry, supporting and investing in dozens of innovative and disruptive startups, sometimes when they had little more than a big idea.
Before launching Rampersand in 2013, Paul worked as a senior marketing and strategic communications executive and consultant for several successful venture-backed tech companies in Silicon Valley and Europe. In addition to his work at Rampersand, Paul is a husband, father and Richmond (AFL) tragic.
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Can you help us address the 2% problem in VC?
Can you help us address the 2% problem in VC?
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People can be the best or worst part of your business. At Sherlok, they know this truth well, which is why they prioritise building a team that…
People can be the best or worst part of your business. At Sherlok, they know this truth well, which is why they prioritise building a team that…
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Well I may be biased... but I don't think there's a more exciting Product Management role open in Australia right now than this one! 😆😎 We're…
Well I may be biased... but I don't think there's a more exciting Product Management role open in Australia right now than this one! 😆😎 We're…
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One week to go until the Sydney Stripe Tour. I am thrilled and honoured to be sharing the stage with Stripe and other industry leaders. Looking…
One week to go until the Sydney Stripe Tour. I am thrilled and honoured to be sharing the stage with Stripe and other industry leaders. Looking…
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What a pleasure being called upon to be a judge for The Adviser Magazine Australian Broking Awards sponsored by NAB. It's sure to be a close vote…
What a pleasure being called upon to be a judge for The Adviser Magazine Australian Broking Awards sponsored by NAB. It's sure to be a close vote…
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I'm often asked what really made a difference in creating a disruptive brand (hint - it wasn't the advertising!). Excited to sit down next week on…
I'm often asked what really made a difference in creating a disruptive brand (hint - it wasn't the advertising!). Excited to sit down next week on…
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This week marks 5 years since we sold Catch . There’s 2 things that I really miss : 1. The people 2. Marko’s Schnitzel Do yourselves a favour…
This week marks 5 years since we sold Catch . There’s 2 things that I really miss : 1. The people 2. Marko’s Schnitzel Do yourselves a favour…
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Delighted to be on the ride with you Kim H.
Delighted to be on the ride with you Kim H.
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What a year it has been at Cake! 🚀 From nobody knowing us in the US only 2 years ago, to having raving fans that are joining us on our journey to…
What a year it has been at Cake! 🚀 From nobody knowing us in the US only 2 years ago, to having raving fans that are joining us on our journey to…
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I’m delighted to announce that we’ve officially closed Co Ventures Fund 1 🎉 We surpassed our $5 million AUD target for our first fund—and added a…
I’m delighted to announce that we’ve officially closed Co Ventures Fund 1 🎉 We surpassed our $5 million AUD target for our first fund—and added a…
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Pleased to announce the fund was ranked first in the Mercer survey of Australian equities funds to 30 June 2024 over both a 1 and 3 year timeframes…
Pleased to announce the fund was ranked first in the Mercer survey of Australian equities funds to 30 June 2024 over both a 1 and 3 year timeframes…
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🗞 The latest edition of #ramplify is out! Our fortnightly update includes a recap of "Australian Startups Night of Nights" at the LaunchVic Startup…
🗞 The latest edition of #ramplify is out! Our fortnightly update includes a recap of "Australian Startups Night of Nights" at the LaunchVic Startup…
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It was an amazing conversation with Sam Riley, co founder and CEO of Ansarada about his scale up leadership journey. "The obstacle is the way"…
It was an amazing conversation with Sam Riley, co founder and CEO of Ansarada about his scale up leadership journey. "The obstacle is the way"…
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Ecotone Partners is excited to announce that we've been awarded a grant from LaunchVic's VC Support Program for the Planet Fund, our soon-to-be…
Ecotone Partners is excited to announce that we've been awarded a grant from LaunchVic's VC Support Program for the Planet Fund, our soon-to-be…
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