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Founder, CLUTCH Glue
Annabel Hay
Roles
Coverage
Stories naming Annabel Hay. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Funding announcement
How one Australian Disability Enterprise came in clutch for this fashion startup
Clutch Glue met a doubled UK retail order by using Thorndale Industries, a Sydney-based disability employer, to relabel and repack stock; the piece also recalls the brand's $2 million Blackbird-backed raise.
Pre-seed
$2m
Investment Notes: Clutch
Blackbird's note explains its decision to lead Clutch's $2 million pre-seed round, citing the fashion-glue brand's organic social growth, strong Priceline sales, and upcoming United States retail launch.
Pre-seed
$1.4m
Friendships and exclusive Slack channels: How Shark Tank Australia contestants stay connected
Shark Tank Australia founders are forming lasting networks through Davie Fogarty's Daily Mentor community, and Clutch Glue's founder raised pre-seed capital after declining a televised offer.