Alexandra Jakob
Alexandra Jakob, a prominent Sydney-based entrepreneur and founder, is celebrated for her vast experience spanning various industries, including education, private investment, technology startups, e-commerce, hospitality, fintech, and beauty. With a track record of establishing and successfully exiting notable businesses such as Little Learning School and BondiBoost, Alexandra currently helms Globe Wealth, a private investment company focused on business strategy, investment management, and fostering partnerships.
In 2006, driven by her experiences as a mother, Alexandra established Little Learning School and acquired her first childcare centre. Passionate about providing children with exceptional care and development, she introduced strategic educational programmes, a wide array of extracurricular activities, and staff-to-children ratios that exceeded industry averages. The resounding success of Little Learning School propelled its rapid expansion throughout NSW, Canberra, and Melbourne, positioning it as one of Australia's premier and largest privately owned childcare groups. By 2018, the network boasted over 2,500 employees and 54 centres, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Bain Capital Private Equity and Busy Bees, a global childcare operator, in two separate transactions.
Determined to address the scarcity of high-quality, Australian-made hair care products devoid of harmful ingredients, Alexandra launched the cult Australian brand BondiBoost in 2018. She crafted locally produced, salon-grade products infused with high-performance botanical ingredients. Through innovative social media marketing and a compelling brand strategy, BondiBoost achieved meteoric growth, surpassing million-dollar revenue within months of its inception. The brand's reach extended to prestigious salons and renowned retailers, including Boots UK, Sephora in the USA and Canada, and Ulta in the USA. In 2022, BondiBoost was acquired by Private Equity firm Gauge Capital, marking yet another triumphant business exit for Alexandra.
Diversifying her portfolio, Alexandra entered the hospitality sector in 2023 as a strategic partner and investor in Iberica, a charming Mediterranean restaurant situated in Bondi. Renowned for its artistic ambiance and delightful Spanish cuisine, Iberica has emerged as a gem in Sydney's fiercely competitive culinary landscape.
Alexandra is also established in television production as co-owner and executive producer of "Memory Bites", a series featuring iconic Australian chef and restauranteur, Matt Moran. The successful series launched on SBS Food and SBS On-Demand early 2025 and has attracted a range of notable celebrities, including Richard Roxburgh (Elvis, Rake), Pia Miranda (Looking for Alibrandi, Wentworth), and comedian Ross Noble. Global distribution rights for Memory Bites have been secured by BBC Studios, who will also represent the series worldwide.
Since 2024, Alexandra has been at the helm of Globe Wealth, a private investment firm dedicated to business strategy, investment management, and nurturing partnerships. Prioritising the cultivation of robust relationships and collaborating with exceptional management teams, Alexandra seeks to elevate decision-making and optimise value creation. With a global perspective and a multifaceted investment approach encompassing private equity, venture capital, debt funding, and property, Globe Wealth excels in direct investments across education, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, fintech, and television production sectors.
