Sam Nickless

Active Investor

Chief Executive Officer at Gilbert + Tobin

Sydney, New South Wales

Sam Nickless, Chief Executive Officer at Gilbert + Tobin is an active investor based in Sydney, New South Wales. This profile covers what Sam Nickless backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Sam Nickless serves as Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Gilbert + Tobin. He also served as a Board Member at LegalVision. Previously he served as a Partner at The GPT Group. He is responsible for the firm's operational functions and plays a leadership role in the development and implementation of the firm's overall strategy. With a focus on technology and innovation, Sam drives the firm to challenge the status quo, particularly in relation to the delivery of legal services. Sam represents the firm on the board of LegalVision, a technology-based legal start-up that is partly owned by Gilbert + Tobin. Prior to joining Gilbert + Tobin in 2015, Sam worked in innovation and strategy roles for corporates in mature industries facing disruption. He was Head of Property Innovations at GPT Group, steering its response to the disruptive threats to its retail and office portfolios. Sam led GPT's investment in the on-demand workspace platform LiquidSpace and represented GPT on its Board. Sam has also worked as an executive at Aristocrat Leisure, National Australia Bank and as a partner at McKinsey & Company, where he served a range of clients in financial services, retail, agribusiness, and telecommunications, with a focus on strategy and organization. Sam has Economics and Law degrees from the University of Adelaide, and a Bachelor of Civil Law degree from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar.

Investor type: AngelVCPE
Stages: Early Stage VentureSeed
Invests in: FintechPaymentsHealthcare & BiotechSaaS & EnterpriseClimate & EnergyCybersecurityPropTech & Real EstateImpact & Social Enterprise
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Typical check: $375K
Past investments: 6

Notable investments

Mary TechnologyLiquidSpaceTwine (Australia)NexlAristocratLegalVision Australia

How to reach Sam Nickless

Angels and operators like Sam Nickless reply to specific, personalized notes that show real traction, not mass blasts. Build a verified list, write a note that fits their thesis, and track replies, all on Round Funded.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sam Nickless invest in?

Sam Nickless invests in Fintech, Payments, Healthcare & Biotech and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Early Stage Venture and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.