Team

The people
behind the partnership.

Our mission is to make investing in venture style opportunities easy and accessible.

The Story

80+ investments, made together.

Richard Moore ("Moo") and Brian Cooke ("Coo") bring over a decade of combined experience in angel investing and venture advisory to MooCoo Ventures. Together, they have partnered on more than 80 investments across software, deep tech, AI, and patented innovation sectors — see the results in our portfolio.

As founding partners, they established MooCoo Ventures with a clear vision: the best early-stage opportunities deserve a partnership-style approach where sophisticated investors gain direct access to deals that have been thoroughly vetted, negotiated, and co-invested in by the team themselves.

We don't simply write cheques; our team rolls up their sleeves to actively support portfolio companies through follow-on rounds, governance matters, M&A advisory, and strategic introductions. You're not just joining a syndicate — you're partnering with a team that is as invested in your growth as you are.

Meet the Team

Four people, one team.

Richard Moore
Richard MooreCo-Founder

Nine years as CEO of ASX-listed Dark Blue Sea, following a financial services career at Bankers Trust Australia and Citigroup. First-Class Honours in Pure Mathematics.

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Brian Cooke
Brian CookeCo-Founder

Former PwC Consulting Partner, applying industry insight to support emerging ventures with capital raising, M&A, and strategic development.

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James Dick
James DickHead of Compliance & Risk

Deployed over $10 billion at QIC and served on boards spanning ASX-listed companies, start-ups and investment funds. FinSIA Fellow, AICD Graduate.

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Elaine Villareal
Elaine VillarealClient Coordinator

Manages all customer service inquiries and administration, ensuring smooth operations and outstanding experiences for clients and team members.

Our Focus

What drives us.

1

Results

We work tirelessly to provide mentorship and guidance for building the next generation of category-defining technology companies.

2

Commitment

We are committed to backing extraordinary founders with the vision and drive to transform industries on a global scale.

3

Experience

With over three decades of combined experience in technology venture investing, our team brings unparalleled expertise to every partnership.

4

Working Together

We're a team of enthusiastic collaborators, here to support founders in bringing their most exciting visions to life.

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