Skip Capital

Skip Capital is a private investment firm that strategically allocates capital across technology and infrastructure sectors. Founded by Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar, co-founder of Atlassian, the firm operates as a family office with a long-term investment horizon. They are passionate about backing technology-enabled businesses and world-class teams that are dedicated to solving global problems.

The firm was founded in 2018, although co-founder Kim Jackson established Skip Capital in June 2017. Based in Sydney, Australia, Skip Capital focuses on direct investments, managing the private wealth of its principals. Their investment strategy encompasses both venture capital for high-growth startups and infrastructure projects, including real assets with a focus on climate, data, waste, water, transport, and health.

Skip Capital has built a diverse portfolio of notable companies across various stages, from early-stage to late-stage funding rounds. Key investments include companies like Adora, Neara, Energy Bay, Canva, Airwallex, SafetyCulture, 1Password, Culture Amp, Tonal, Talkdesk, Figma, Gong, and Zoomo. Their portfolio demonstrates a strong inclination towards innovative solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, healthtech, enterprise applications, and software as a service.

The Skip Capital team brings a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds, including investment banking, asset management, and startup operations. Co-founder Kim Jackson has over 20 years of experience in technology and infrastructure investing, while Scott Farquhar is renowned for co-founding Atlassian and mentoring numerous startups. The team's expertise spans venture capital and infrastructure and real assets, with members like Shane Guyot, Ken Lee, Somar Alhajali, and Patty Huang focusing on long-term infrastructure investments, and Olivia Grivas, Sahil Arora, and Simone Tai specializing in venture capital.