# Nine Entertainment

> Nine Entertainment is a VC fund in Sydney backing Shoes and Fashion. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Dec 2015
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/14933
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/mi9
- Website: http://www.nineentertainment.com.au
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninecomau

Nine Entertainment is a VC fund in Sydney focused on Shoes and Fashion. Nine Entertainment Co. is Australia’s most diversified media and entertainment group. It is a communication powerhouse delivering a world of media information and entertainment to millions of Australians.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Nine Entertainment. Shizune tracks 6 team members at Nine Entertainment. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/nine-entertainment?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shoes | 1 | 50% |
| Fashion | 1 | 50% |
| Internet | 1 | 50% |
| Education | 1 | 50% |
| E-Learning | 1 | 50% |

6 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 1 | 50% |
| Series C | 1 | 50% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alex Parsons | Chief Digital Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alex-parsons-2 |
| Bridie Pullen | General Manager and Human Resources | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bridie-pullen |
| Hugh Marks | Chief executive officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hugh-marks |
| Ian Paterson | Managing Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ian-paterson-4 |
| Lia Timson | Deputy World Editor The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/lia-timson |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LiteracyPlanet | LiteracyPlanet is an online resource that provides literacy skills improvement to students.LiteracyPlanet is set to take the world of online learning by storm. This means schools, teachers and students are at the centre of a significant step forward in harnessing the power of digital media to support and develop literacy skills across all walks oflife.LiteracyPlanet equips teachers and parents with a motivational learning platform that is compelling and addictive for students of all ages and ability. It is accessible and affordable, and puts the learning needs of every child firmly in the hands of those entrusted with their education. | $2.4M | Series A | Dec 01, 2015 |  |
| StyleTread | Shop Styletread is a supplier of the latest styles in women’s, men’s and kids’ shoes, providing free delivery with a 365 day return policy. The company want to inspire shoppers with exciting blends of fashion by offering the latest and greatest styles of current shoe trends from casual to dress shoes for men and women. | $12.5M | Series C | Mar 28, 2012 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [AdInvest](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/adinvest) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Ellerston Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ellerston-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Starfish Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/starfish-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Nine Entertainment invest in?

Nine Entertainment invests primarily in Shoes, Fashion and Internet startups, most often at Series A and Series C stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Australia. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Nine Entertainment?

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### Who are the partners at Nine Entertainment?

The team at Nine Entertainment includes Alex Parsons (Chief Digital Officer), Bridie Pullen (General Manager and Human Resources) and Hugh Marks (Chief executive officer), among 6 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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