Silhouettes of three people standing in front of a large screen displaying abstract green patterns and the text 'BLACK BIRD' in a dark room.

Blackbird

VC / Early-stage startup consultancy

London

Brand mission

Blackbird is dedicated to empowering startup founders by providing the tools, expertise, and support necessary for success. Blending the innovative mindset of a startup with the strategic guidance of an incubator, Blackbird's mission is to be a leader in supporting emerging ventures, especially within tech sectors like mobility, aerospace, and rocket technology, driving them toward sustainable growth and market leadership.

Our Solution

Inspired by the fluid movement of bird murmurations, we incorporated the ">>" symbols into Blackbird’s visual identity, symbolizing agility, coordination, and shared momentum. This represents the brand's commitment to "spring, crawl, and fly together" with startups, highlighting the journey from early-stage development to rapid growth. The brand's aesthetic reflects a spirit of innovation and teamwork, reinforcing Blackbird’s role as a partner that adapts, evolves, and scales alongside emerging ventures.

"BLACK BIRD >" text on black background
Grid of abstract icons with labels. Top row: "Acquisition support," "Cross-checking," "Data room," "Deep dives," "Valuation," "Financial modeling." Bottom row: "Investor intelligence," "Due diligence," "Strategy," "Red flags," "Pitching support," "Capital raising."
Image displaying two font styles: "Exil 71" with headers on the left, showcasing uppercase letters with specific letter spacing and line height; "Neue Montreal" on the right for main text, in regular style, also showing letter spacing and line height; includes placeholder text.
A person using a laptop displaying a website with a black background and green geometric graphics. The text reads "We sprint, crawl & fly together with early-stage founders." The website menu includes "About us," "Our services," "Team," "Track record," and "Contact."
Modern office lobby with large digital artwork display, white reception desk labeled 'Black Bird,' green chairs, and glass windows.
Black Bird stationery set with letterhead, business card, and envelope featuring bold green and black design.
Person wearing a black puffer jacket with a green logo on the back, shown from the side.
Business card on black fabric with green arrow design.
A split image with a black and white ID badge on the left, featuring a person's portrait and a neon green label, and a black pen with a green design on its clip on the right.
Two side-by-side smartphone screens displaying a brand design for "blackbird London." The left screen shows a stylized abstract image featuring a raised hand and text stating "We Sprint, Crawl, & Fly Together" along with phrases like "Red flag identification" and "Data room build." The right screen depicts a futuristic office scene with people sitting and a large window displaying the Earth with the same slogan "We Sprint, Crawl, & Fly Together." The color scheme is black, white, and green.
Modern office interior with green cylindrical room divider and sleek furniture
Three people collaborating around a laptop and documents on a table, engaged in discussion in a dimly lit room.
Hand holding a smartphone showing a black screen with green digital particles and text: 'We sprint, crawl & fly together.'
Three digital cards on a black background: the first shows a black and white image of a prosthetic hand with text "Due Diligence as a Service"; the second features a green grid with four sections highlighting attributes such as "Trusted Mentors" and "Differentiated Positioning"; the third displays a black and white portrait of a smiling person with text "Join Our Experts," overlaid with green arrow patterns.
Modern office interior with green curved wall and people working on laptops at a desk.
Five people in a modern conference room working on laptops around a dark table, with green chairs and cups. Overhead lighting is on.
Monochrome book and two black water bottles, one with a hand reaching towards it, on a minimalist background.
PowerPoint presentation slides on business strategy, featuring text and visuals on stakeholder structure, engagement scenarios, strategy squad, project plan, value proposition, and appendix. Includes a Gantt chart and images of technology-related themes in a black, white, and green color scheme.
Futuristic advertisement with a robotic hand displaying text "WE SPRINT, CRAWL & FLY TOGETHER" next to list of services including red flag identification and data room optimization. Green data-like particles at the top.
Two smartphone screens displaying Blackbird website sections. The left screen features text "We Sprint, Crawl & Fly Together" and a graphic of flying birds. The right screen shows "Our Track Record" with sections on strategic advisory and capital raising. Both have dark backgrounds with lime green accents.
Billboard with text 'We Sprint, Crawl & Fly Together' with green arrow shapes on a building in an urban setting.
A speaker presents to an audience in a warehouse, standing beside a large screen displaying a presentation titled 'Regulatory Progress' with a digital image of a hand and technical text on a green background.
Modern office lounge with green seating, minimalistic design, and blurred figure walking by.
Corner of a modern black building with "Black Bird" written in white on the facade.

Location
London

Year
2024

Credits:

Agency

Katou Studio

Creative Partner

SHOYA Studio

Client

Blackbird Associates

Art Direction / Brand Design / AI Visualisation

Kristina Matias

Creative & Art Direction


Irina Hasselbusch

UX / UI

Kristina Matias

Website Development


Ivan Simonov