Helping Australia’s most ambitious companies raise capital from the people who believe in them.
A trusted crowd-sourced funding platform empowering founders to raise capital, build communities, and grow faster.
$234M
Funds raised
324
CSF campaigns
137,000
Individual investments
8 years
Since inception
Our values
The values that shape every raise, every investment, and every step forward.
Own it, together
We believe ownership should be shared — between founders, investors, employees and supporters. We succeed when we move forward together.
Empower the crowd
We give people the tools and transparency to invest in companies they believe in. When communities thrive, founders thrive.
Lead with purpose
We make decisions anchored in integrity, clarity, and long-term value — for founders, investors, and Australia’s startup ecosystem.
Meet the team
Meet the people behind Birchal — a team of directors, specialists and innovators working together to make investing accessible for all Australians.
Directors
A team of experienced directors who provide strategic guidance, strong governance and a shared belief in making investing accessible for all.
Kirstin Hunter
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Adam Vise
Director & Chair of the Board
Judy Anderson-Firth
Non-Executive Director
The Birchal Team
A team committed to supporting founders from campaign strategy to compliance, product development, and investor engagement.
Shishir Chowkse
Head of Finance
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Jane Ingram
Head of Product & Campaigns
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Kim Chee
Senior Legal Counsel
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Dulce Colin
Marketing & Automations Lead
Tim Kennedy
Senior Software Engineer
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Taylor Cantwell
Software Engineer
Samyak Desai
Sales Associate
Kelan Wright
Finance Manager
Revinal Aban
Customer Service Manager
Careers
While we don’t have any roles available right now, we love hearing from talented people who are passionate about startups and investment. Say hello at people@birchal.com.