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Paul Bassat

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Board Member at Sumble
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Paul Bassat is a prominent Australian entrepreneur and investor, best known as the co-founder of both Seek, a global leader in online employment marketplaces, and Square Peg, a venture capital firm backing early-stage tech companies. He holds Bachelor of Laws and Commerce degrees from the University of Melbourne and began his career as a lawyer.

Outside of his business ventures, Paul is deeply involved in Australian society. He serves as a Commissioner for the Australian Football League (AFL) and is a passionate, lifelong supporter of the St Kilda Saints. He also engages in philanthropy through the P&S Bassat Foundation and enjoys playing golf in his spare time.

He co-founded Seek in 1997, fundamentally transforming Australias employment advertising landscape from print to online.

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Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Venture Capital
As a co-founder of Square Peg, he actively invests in and mentors founders of early-stage technology companies in Australia, Israel, and Southeast Asia.
Australian Football
Serves as a Commissioner for the Australian Football League (AFL) and is a passionate supporter of the St Kilda Football Club.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Board Member
Sumble
7-2025
Investor
Thinking Machines Lab
6-2025
Investor
Source
9-2024
Board Member
Cuttable
10-2023
Founder and Non Executive Chairman
AMPLIFY
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Education
1986 - 1990
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
University of Melbourne
1986 - 1988
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
University of Melbourne
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