Andrey Shirben, SYD Ventures

Andrey Shirben is the founder and Managing Director of SYD Ventures. See contact routes.

About Andrey Shirben

Andrey Shirben is the founder and Managing Director of SYD Ventures, an investment company he established in 2012 that operates as a startup investing in other startups rather than a traditional fund. His investment thesis targets very early seed and pre-seed stages, focusing primarily on people over ideas within the e-commerce, technology, and finance sectors. While specific check sizes are not publicly detailed, Shirben has served as the lead partner on 41 deals and invested in over 100 startups throughout his career. Notable portfolio companies include Jayride, where he serves as Chairman, as well as ClassCover, Farmbot, and TrademarkVision, for which he holds board memberships. Through his role as a founding partner at Follow[the]Seed, he also leads investments in Australia and Oceania with a particular interest in security and network technology. Shirben distinguishes his approach by creating an alternative to ill-performing venture capital firms, emphasizing a technical background and global market experience to screen hundreds of startups annually.

Andrey Shirben at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Organization
SYD Ventures
Location
Bellevue Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Investor type
Venture Capital

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Andrey Shirben is based in Bellevue Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

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