Angel investor · Czar · Founder, Oodie
Every published round Davie Fogarty took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muse for Hair | Accelerator | 12 Dec 2024 | $200k | Lead | SmartCompany (12 Dec 2024), SmartCompany (21 Nov 2024) | |
| Cinnamon Cove | Unnamed stage | Oct 2023 | $80k | Participant | SmartCompany (11 Jan 2024), Women's Agenda, SmartCompany (5 Oct 2023), SmartCompany (4 Oct 2023) | |
| The Beanies | Unnamed stage | 20 Sep 2023 | $150k | Participant | SmartCompany (20 Sep 2023), SmartCompany (20 Sep 2023) | |
| Contour Cube | Unnamed stage | 12 Sep 2023 | $375k | Participant | SmartCompany (8 Nov 2023), SmartCompany (13 Sep 2023) | |
| Boring Without You | Unnamed stage | 31 Aug 2023 | $50k | Lead | SmartCompany (31 Aug 2023), SmartCompany (30 Aug 2023) | |
| Glossy Boys | Unnamed stage | May 2023 | $75k | Participant | Women's Agenda, Startup News (WA), SmartCompany |
Companies Davie Fogarty has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muse for Hair | 12 Dec 2024, Accelerator | 1 | 1 | |
| Cinnamon Cove | Oct 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| The Beanies | 20 Sep 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| Contour Cube | 12 Sep 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| Boring Without You | 31 Aug 2023 | 1 | 1 | |
| Glossy Boys | Gel nail polish pens for mess-free application | May 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Davie Fogarty, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Davie Fogarty has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Davie Fogarty did.
Stories naming Davie Fogarty. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Gift guide column recommends Light & Glo Designs, a Melbourne fragrance business, recounting its 2023 Shark Tank Australia pitch where Robert Herjavec's $175,000 investment offer was accepted, and its BrandScent arm serving corporate clients.
In the show's last episode of the season, four founders strike investment deals: Fogarty backs Mimi Haircare, Horne and Lu back Ramla, Bell backs Audima Labs, and all five Sharks together back Swiff Spray.
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.
Recap of a Shark Tank Australia episode: Muse For Hair accepts a $200,000 deal from Davie Fogarty with Rob Herjavec, CupKings takes Herjavec's $50,000 offer, while Loogeenie and Coast of Gold leave without investment.
Interview with the co-founders of e-reader accessories maker Strapsicle on their pending Shark Tank Australia deal with Davie Fogarty and Robert Herjavec, their BookTok-driven growth, and expansion from Bali.
Recap of the first episode of Shark Tank Australia's new season, where Strapsicle and Dunny Buddy accepted shark investment offers while Kewlus stumbled and Dundies turned every offer down.
Recap of Shark Tank Australia: laundry platform The Laundry Lady won a record $1 million from Robert Herjavec, while swimwear brand Cinnamon Cove and condom startup Get Down also struck investor deals.
Recap of Shark Tank Australia deals: Holiday Celebration Trees secured a $300,000 handshake deal with Davie Fogarty and Robert Herjavec, alongside deals for Mimi & Co and Wuli Grooming.
Also SmartCompany
Recap of a Shark Tank Australia episode: ice-mould maker Contour Cube and bushfire device Fire Halo struck investment deals with the Sharks, while two other pitches left without backing.
Also SmartCompany
SmartCompany recaps a Shark Tank Australia episode in which 13-year-old Lucas Lane and his mother Breanna won $75,000 for their men's nail polish venture Glossy Boys from three of the show's investor-panellists.
Recap of Shark Tank Australia's return: insole brand STRYDA's deal ended with Jane Lu taking 10%, Davie Fogarty backed skincare line Boring Without You, and three other pitches went unfunded.
Also SmartCompany