Technology Advisory And Investment Specialists
Backbone Partners was founded with a mission to empower and accelerate the success of technology ventures within Australia’s rapidly evolving technology ecosystem. With deep experience as founders, investors, and advisors, we offer a unique, multi-faceted perspective that enables us to navigate the complexities of the industry and deliver strategic, high-impact advice and solutions.
We partner with technology companies, venture capital funds, and investors to provide tailored advisory and investment solutions that drive growth, enhance value, and create long-term success. Whether it's scaling an early-stage startup, navigating M&A transactions, or structuring investments, we bring expertise, insight, and a hands-on approach to every engagement.
Our Team
Partner
16+ years experience encompassing VC investments, corporate and technology company advisory, funds management and as a tech company founder.
Active early-stage investor: 60+ investments
Trusted advisor to technology companies globally
M&A experience across company size and sector, focusing on technology companies
Capital raising experience from pre-seed to later stages
Principal
8+ years experience across M&A, tech scale-up operations, assurance advisory and management as well as a tech company founder.
EY (Financial Services Office), JHB, NYC, SYD
Operational and technical experience as Country Manager for Fintech, Scale-Up
Former founder of regulated fintech platform.
Completed multiple transactions with Backbone Partners
Analyst
2 years investment banking experience coupled with a number of relevant banking and financial services internships.
Financial sponsors team member at Bank of America
18 months working within the technology sector at Right Click Capital
Internship experience at Credit Suisse, Nomura and PwC
Investment Committee
Sandi has over 25 years finance sector experience across multiple asset classes. She is an active non-executive director with organisations including Active Super, Pengana International Equities Ltd, ACT Treasury & CFA Societies Sydney.
Sandi is the current Chair of the National Diversity Council of CFA Australia Society.
Sandi was previously Head of Private Markets Australia for Willis Towers Watson
Sandi is a Director and Chair NSW of Women in Super.
Investment Committee
Hugh is a leading member in Australia’s technology industry building and working with some of Australia’s most successful companies
Hugh was a co-founder / COO of the Volante Group, which was Australia’s leading ASX listed IT solutions provider.
He is currently COO of CloudWave, an Australian Cloud Contact Centre / Customer experience
Hugh was previously as the Global CIO for Investible.
Hugh is currently as a venture partner with Vulpes Ventures.
Venture Partner
Brone has experience as both an investor and senior executive at technology companies.
Brone is an Investment Director at Tasman Capital Partners and Jaga Group.
Brone was previously CFO at ASX-listed Skyfii and VP Finance of Freelancer.
Brone started his career at KPMG Corporate Finance.
