John Mullen

Active Investor

Angel investor in Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales

John Mullen, Angel investor in Sydney is an active investor based in Sydney, New South Wales. This profile covers what John Mullen backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. John Mullen serves as Chairman and Board Member at Brambles. Mr. Mullen is an Angel Investor and also serves as Chairman at Scyne Advisory. He serves as Board Member at Brookfield Infrastructure Corp. Mr. Mullen previously served as Chairman, Board Member, Chairman of the Nomination Committee, and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee at Telstra. He is currently Executive Chairman of the Toll Group and a director of Brookfield Infrastructure. From 2011 to 2017, Mr. Mullen was Chief Executive Officer of Asciano, Australia's largest ports and rail operator. Prior to this, he spent 15 years with DHL Express, serving as global Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2009, and earlier spent ten years with the TNT Group, including four years as Chief Executive Officer of TNT Express Worldwide based in the Netherlands. Mr. Mullen's former directorships include Brambles Ltd and Macquarie Airports Corporation, and he served as Chairman of the US National Foreign Trade Council in Washington from 2008 to 2010. Mr. Mullen received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Surrey.

Investor type
Angel
Stages
Early Stage VenturePre Seed
Invests in
Mobility & LogisticsSupply Chain & LogisticsFood & BeverageMedia & ContentConsumer & RetailMarketplaceQuantum & SemiconductorsSaaS & Enterprise
Location
Sydney, New South Wales
Typical check
$275K
Past investments
9

Notable investments

Grapple (Financial Services)PekoeTea White LabelRoller NetworksinfinityQCohabit ( Business/Productivity Software)RifinitiGaming SocietySalasoTelstra

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What does John Mullen invest in?

John Mullen invests in Mobility & Logistics, Supply Chain & Logistics, Food & Beverage and Media & Content, typically at Early Stage Venture and Pre Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.

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John Mullen typically invests at Early Stage Venture and Pre Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.

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John Mullen typically writes checks around $275K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.

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