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May 2024
A family made luxury gin made with upcycled grapes. Inspired by terroir and tradition. Co-founded by Alex Watson and Emma Watson. UKs Best New Startups - Startups 100.
Board Member
Aug 2022
The Shortcut helps talent build a meaningful career in Finland. #ForYouWhoAreTheChange
Investor
Mar 2021
STAND+ (formerly Gales®) is a leading footwear company dedicated to revolutionizing workplace safety and comfort through slip-resistant, energy-dispersive footwear technology.
Designed to reduce workplace accidents and mitigate the pain and fatigue associated with prolonged standing, STAND+ shoes mark a significant milestone in the evolution of occupational safety and comfort.
With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, STAND+ strives to empower workers across various industries to perform at their best, while staying safe and comfortable on the job.
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2025
Strategic Advisor
May 2025
At Copula Ventures, we specialise in helping private equity and founders unlock their portfolio companies full potential. With over 25 years of expertise in telecom, media, mobility, energy and leisure industries, we provide hands-on strategic consulting and operational leadership to drive scalability, profitability, and successful exits.
Our team of seasoned professionals partners with investors and executive teams to tackle the biggest challenges in scaling operations. From operational efficiency and cost optimisation to leadership development and exit preparation, we ensure that companies achieve their growth goals faster and more effectively.
Our essential services include:
• Growth Strategy: Identifying and executing market expansion and go-to-market strategies.
• Operational Scaling: Streamlining processes to reduce costs and improve margins.
• Leadership Development: Building and mentoring executive teams to handle scaling challenges.
• Exit Strategy: Preparing companies for optimal valuations and smooth exits.
Our proven track record of delivering value across multiple industries, with a client portfolio that includes leading telecommunications, media, and energy firms, is a testament to our reliability. Whether you need ongoing support through a retainer model, project-based consulting, or a success-fee engagement, Copula Ventures offers flexible solutions tailored to the unique needs of each portfolio company.
Let’s embark on a journey of growth together. Contact us to learn more about how we can partner for success and accelerate your portfolios growth. Your input is valuable to us, and we look forward to collaborating with you.
2024
Limited Partner AO Ventures
Jul 2024
Tennis is part of our national sporting and cultural heritage.
The sport contributes strongly to the cohesiveness of our community, providing a safe and healthy sport and social environment for Australians of all ages and abilities.
Since our beginnings in 1904, Tennis Australia has developed into a significant sports and entertainment business. Our responsibilities include marketing tennis as a sport and a brand, staging international events including the Australian Open and a number of other events including:
- United Cup
- Adelaide International
- Hobart International
- Davis Cup
- Fed Cup
- Australian Pro Tour
Tennis is our passion and we are committed to growing the tennis community, developing future tennis stars and honouring the sport’s heritage.
Here at Tennis Australia we believe that playing makes life better and so its our mission to create a playful world through tennis for everyone.
Want to learn more? For more information about us and to keep up to date with daily news and events follow us on LinkedIn or visit www.tennis.com.au.
Investor
May 2024
A family made luxury gin made with upcycled grapes. Inspired by terroir and tradition. Co-founded by Alex Watson and Emma Watson. UKs Best New Startups - Startups 100.
General Partner
Feb 2024
Helping Stealth Startups to Launch, Hire & Scale.
Here Recruiters Usually List Stealth Roles for early stage startups and job seekers can connect and consider those roles.
General Partner
Feb 2024
Investing at the intersection of culture, lifestyle and influence.
In the rapidly evolving marketplace, harnessing the powers of culture, lifestyle, and influence allows access to unparalleled growth opportunities. An accelerant in what is already a fast moving world.
Strategic investments at this intersection are key for driving innovation and securing real unfair advantages.
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