# James Packer

> James Packer is a Series A investor in Sydney backing iOS, Music and Android. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Aug 2017
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/james-packer-479294101

James Packer is a Series A investor in Sydney focused on iOS and Music. James Packer

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iOS | 1 | 33% |
| Music | 1 | 33% |
| Android | 1 | 33% |
| Internet | 1 | 33% |
| Advertising | 1 | 33% |

10 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 1 | 33% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 33% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Israel | 1 | 33% |
| United States | 1 | 33% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Inception XR | Inception is fast becoming the leading 360 & VR destination of choice for premium content for millennials. Inception launched in October 2016, and has apps for Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear, iOS, Android, Google Daydream, HTC Vive, with Sony PS coming soon. It has already become one of the top 5 Entertainment VR apps.Inception utilizes a uniquecombination of proprietary technology, a distribution platform and exclusive content formats and rights, to deliver the most engaging VR experiences via our best-in-class app, cost effectively and to the very highest standards. By partnering with top publishers, musicians, artists and creative talent, Inception is serving major brands and agencies worldwide, by engaging consumers with compelling content experiences - incorporating interactivity, CGI and gaming concepts together into entertainment for the first time. | $15M | Series A | Aug 01, 2017 |  |
| Beats Music | Beats Music is a music streaming service spun out of Beats Electronics and into its own company in early 2013. Beats Music is a new kind of streaming music service that focuses on providing a personalized music experience for each user through a unique blend of digital innovation and musical passion. | $60M |  | Mar 11, 2014 |  |
| Beats Music | Beats Music is a music streaming service spun out of Beats Electronics and into its own company in early 2013. Beats Music is a new kind of streaming music service that focuses on providing a personalized music experience for each user through a unique blend of digital innovation and musical passion. | $60M |  | Mar 01, 2013 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Access Industries](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/access-industries) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Ataria](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/01ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [iAngels](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/iangels) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does James Packer invest in?

James Packer invests primarily in iOS, Music and Android startups, most often at Series A and Funding Round stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Israel. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did James Packer last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for James Packer closed in Aug 2017. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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