Adam Schwab

Overview

Adam Schwab is an angel investor based in Melbourne, Australia, recognized for his investments in various startups. He co-founded Luxury Escapes in 2010, a company that has been recognized as the fastest-growing in Australia by BRW in 2013 and by the Australian Financial Review in 2017. Luxury Escapes was also ranked #1 in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50, and Adam was named Young CEO of the Year in 2015. He has been on the BRW Young Rich list since 2014 and was named a Young Business Leader in 2015 by CPA. Adam has also been a financial journalist and business commentator specializing in corporate governance, economics, and start-ups for BRW and Crikey since 2004. He has appeared on Business View and the Perrett Report on Sky Business and has been featured on Today Tonight and Channel Seven News nationally. In addition to his role at Luxury Escapes, Adam serves as the Executive Chairman of Bookwell and as a Non-Executive Director of Bluethumb.com.au, Australia’s largest online art marketplace. He has made several investments in the wellness sector, including companies like Bookwell, HealthEngine, Officely, and Bluethumb. Adam studied Law and Commerce at Monash University before becoming a corporate lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions at Freehills (now HerbertSmithFreehills). At 25, he co-founded Living Corporate Apartments, a corporate accommodation and services group. In 2011, he co-founded MyTable, which eventually became part of Menulog, sold to JustEat in 2015. Adam has been a director of the Myeloma Foundation of Australia since 2010. His diverse investment portfolio and leadership roles reflect his commitment to supporting innovative businesses across various sectors, particularly in the wellness and technology industries. His strategic focus on early-stage investments and his active involvement in the companies he invests in underscore his dedication to fostering growth and innovation in the Australian startup ecosystem.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable growth potential
• Strong management teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Commitment to excellence

Portfolio Companies