OUR FIRM
Our Mission
Blackfort was built to solve a single problem: the friction between developers and capital. We're not a traditional lender — we're a technology-driven lending ecosystem. Backed by trusted, strategic partnerships, we're accelerating growth in the industry and unlocking better outcomes for developers.
Transforming Property Development Finance
We're driving a smarter, faster way for developers to access finance — through a reliable, data-driven lending ecosystem. Backed by trusted, strategic partnerships, we're accelerating growth in the industry and unlocking better outcomes for developers.
Confidence In Every Deal
We give property developers the certainty they need to secure the best funding terms. Our model delivers fast, transparent, and consistent finance, helping you move forward with confidence — every time.
Building Exceptional Projects
We equip developers with the capital, tools, and insights needed to keep projects moving. By leveraging our institutional partnerships and intelligent funding platform, we help you fast-track delivery and maximise project success.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Leadership.
Executive Chairman
Prabhat Sethi
Executive Chairman, Blackfort
Chairman of Archistar and Executive Chairman of Global Blue. Currently sitting on corporate boards in the US, Singapore, Australia and India. Formerly Managing Director of Murdoch Media.
Peter Tonagh
Chairman of Channel 9 and Chairman of Quantium
Formerly Director and Interim CEO of REA, and Former CEO of News Corp AUS and Foxtel. Formerly partner at BCG.
Stuart Take
Board Member IMGC India, Genworth Mexico
Stuart has 30+ years in global financial services, holding senior roles at GE Capital/Genworth and Deutsche Bank, and chairs boards in Asia and Latin America.
Jeff Smith
Non-executive director at ANZ
Formerly Chief Information Officer at IBM Corporation. Formerly CEO of Suncorp Business Services and Suncorp Chief Information Officer.
Ken DeGiorgio
Board Member, Offerpad
Formerly Chief Executive Officer, President, and Executive Vice President of First American Financial Corporation. Formerly Board Member at RP Data Pty Ltd.
Jamie McPhee
Chair, MONEYME and Director, G&C Mutual Bank
Chairperson of MONEYME, Director of G&C Mutual Bank. Former CEO of ME Bank and Managing Director of Adelaide Bank. Previous board roles at Rural Bank and South Australian Cricket Association.
FROM OUR DIRECTOR
“Blackfort wasn't started to improve property finance — we started it to transform it. Developers shape the skylines of our cities, yet the funding behind them has been stuck in the past. We're here to change that. By rethinking how finance flows — fast, trusted, data-driven — we're building the foundation for a new era of development. One where opportunity moves at the pace of ambition.”
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