Chair, Willow · angel in 2 deals
Every published round Nicholas Moore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Launch | Series A | 4 Aug 2026 | $25m | Participant | Space Connect, Startup Daily (5 Aug 2026), SmartCompany, Startup Daily (30 Jun 2026), Dealroom | |
| Willow | Series B | 15 Dec 2022 | $42m | Participant | Techboard, Startup Daily (23 Dec 2022), SmartCompany, Startup Daily (15 Dec 2022) |
Companies Nicholas Moore has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Launch | South Australian rocket launchpad and spaceport operator | 4 Aug 2026, Series A | 1 | 0 |
| Willow | 15 Dec 2022, Series B | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Nicholas Moore, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Nicholas Moore has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Nicholas Moore did.
Stories naming Nicholas Moore. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Southern Launch raised a $25m Series A with $10m from the National Reconstruction Fund, led by Brindabella and Company and including ex-Macquarie executives and Coupland Asset Management, to grow headcount and launch services.
Wollemi Capital, the Sydney climate investor, has closed a $220m raise, past its initial $100m goal, backed by CBA, Trawalla and others; the article recalls its bets on Loam Bio, Pluton Bio and Pachama.
Digital twin software company Willow raised US$28.8 million from existing backers and directors at a reduced valuation, with the article recalling its 2021 pre-Series B and 2019 Series A raises.