TEAM
we’re in your corner
Meet the talented bunch of extraordinary humans behind the Rampersand Venture Capital Fund. Our team is built from founders, operators, and experts who understand the most challenging parts of running a startup. We don’t micromanage, but we are hands-on where it counts—introducing the right people, opening the right doors, and giving you the resources to move fast.
We are well-connected, thoughtful and ready to roll up our sleeves to propel startup founders and investors to success.
Does this sound like you? We’re always looking to meet ambitious people. Head to our work with us page for more info.
The rampersand team
Click through to meet each team member and find out how to get in touch.
“We selected Rampersand as an investor for one key reason: the people behind the fund. While many venture capital options were available, we prioritised finding a partner who truly understood our vision and brought a human-centred approach to the long-term journey”
- Assaf Stizki, CEO & Co-Founder of Restoke.ai
Andrew Poesaste / Partner
Chanie Hyde / Chief Ramplifier
Helen Souness / Venture Partner
Hugh Williams / Venture Partner
Paul Naphtali / Cofounder & Partner
Rod Hamilton / Venture Partner
Sunday Berry / Head of Operations
Taryn Pieterse / Partner
Fund manager
Paul Naphtali / Cofounder & Partner
Martin Casey / Partner
Michael Naphtali / Partner
Independent director
Jacqueline Stone / Independent Director
The latest Rampersand team news
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VC’s moment of truth
Capital Brief - Feb ‘25
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![Abhishek Maran Rampersand Venture Capital Australia Partner]()
Meet Australia’s Inaugural FORBES 30 UNDER 30 list
Forbes - Sep '24
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‘Land of dreams’: The Australian high-flyers on edge
The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep' 24
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![Rampersand venture partner Rod Hamilton and co-founder Paul Naphtali.]()
VC fund Rampersand ramps up hunt for next Aussie unicorn
The Age - Sep' 24
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![Rampersand venture partner Rod Hamilton and co-founder Paul Naphtali.]()
Culture Amp co-founder Rod Hamilton joins Rampersand
Capital Brief - Sep' 24
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Will merger rules lead to 'oligopolies outbreak'?
ABC - Jul' 24
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Opinion: AI rockets are taking off, but can they land?
Smart Company - Jul' 24
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![Featuring, Andrew Poesaste, partner at Rampersand]()
Glimmers of hope for startups with capital raises in 2024 up 30%
Smart Company - Jun ‘24
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![Rampersand partner Paul Naphtali says the startup ecosystem is already being affected by the proposed changes. Supplied.]()
Unrealised Gains
Capital Brief - May' 24
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![Taryn Pieterse - Partner at Rampersand]()
Two new partners ahead of 'golden decade' for VC
Capital Brief - Apr ‘24
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![Paul and Helen from Rampersand Venture Capital Firm Australia]()
Start-up funding plummets, but investors hopeful
Sydney Morning Herald - Feb ‘24
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Investors reveal the best pitch decks they’ve seen and why
The Australian Business Review - May ‘23
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![Rampersand, run by Paul Naphtali, last year secured more than $40 million for its next fund including from the billionaire Smorgon family and has been deploying the money.]()
The fog of fear lifting as VC splashes $810m
AFR - Jul'23
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![EVP's Justin Lipman, Rampersand's Taryn Pieterse, Startup Daily editor Simon Thomsen, and Square Peg's James Tynan]()
VC investors share their insights on the state of Aus funding
Startup Daily - Feb '23
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![Rampersand cofounder Paul Naphtali talks to the crowd]()
Rampersand’s Paul Naphtali reviews 2022 and what lies ahead
Startup Daily - Jan ‘23
