Team
The people
behind the partnership.
Our mission is to make investing in venture style opportunities easy and accessible.
The Story
95+ investments, between them.
Richard Moore ("Moo") and Brian Cooke ("Coo") bring over a decade of combined experience in angel investing and venture advisory to MooCoo Ventures. Between them, they have made more than 95 angel investments across software, deep tech, AI, and patented innovation sectors — see some of them 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 vetted by Brisbane Angels members and, usually, co-invested in by Richard or Brian themselves.
We don't simply write cheques; our team rolls up their sleeves to actively support portfolio companies through follow-on rounds, governance matters, 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.
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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Former PwC Consulting Partner, applying industry insight to support emerging ventures with capital raising, M&A, and strategic development.
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Owner of Industria Professional, the AFSL holder under which MooCoo is authorised. James works with us on compliance, reviewing our processes and compliance manuals. 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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Manages all customer service inquiries and administration, ensuring smooth operations and outstanding experiences for clients and team members.
Our Focus
What drives us.
Results
We work tirelessly to provide mentorship and guidance for building the next generation of category-defining technology companies.
Commitment
We are committed to backing extraordinary founders with the vision and drive to transform industries on a global scale.
Experience
With 30+ years of combined experience across finance, technology and early-stage investing, our team brings unparalleled expertise to every partnership.
Working Together
We're a team of enthusiastic collaborators, here to support founders in bringing their most exciting visions to life.