Alexandra
Jakob
Alexandra Jakob is a renowned Sydney-based founder and entrepreneur and gained widespread recognition for establishing and scaling the popular haircare brand, BondiBoost, and the successful early learning group, Little Learning School.
With experience across a variety of sectors including early learning, private investment, technology start-ups, e-commerce, hospitality, and beauty, Alexandra launched private investment firm, Globe Wealth, in 2024.
BondiBoost
In 2018, Alexandra founded BondiBoost, a haircare brand celebrated for its salon-grade products with high-performance Australian botanical ingredients.
Globe Wealth
In 2024, Alexandra launched Globe Wealth, a private investment firm specialising in private equity, venture capital, debt funding, and property investments.
Meet Alexandra
Alexandra Jakob is a renowned Sydney-based founder and entrepreneur with a track record of success across diverse sectors.
She founded Little Learning School, which grew to over 54 centres and 2,500 employees, becoming one of Australia’s largest privately-owned childcare groups before being sold to US-based Bain Capital in 2018 and Busy Bees in 2020.
Alexandra also founded BondiBoost, a cult-favourite Australian haircare brand known for its high-performance botanical ingredients, achieving rapid international expansion and notable partnerships with retailers like Boots UK, Sephora, and Ulta. In 2021, BondiBoost was acquired by Gauge Capital.
In 2025, Alexandra launched Jingle, a fintech platform transforming personal lending in Australia through smart technology and data-driven decision-making. Jingle empowers individuals with faster, more transparent, and inclusive access to finance.
She is also the Co-owner and Executive Producer of MemoryBites, a television series hosted by chef Matt Moran that explores the lives of notable Australians through the lens of food. Premiering in 2025 onSBS Food, the series has been picked up for global distribution by BBC Studios.
Since 2024, Alexandra has also led Globe Wealth, a private investment firm that backs high impact founders, and specialises in business strategy, investment management, and partnership building. While broad in scope, the firm has a particular affinity in supporting female-led ventures.
Experience
With a dynamic career spanning business development, CEO and investment partner roles, Alexandra’s resume demonstrates her entrepreneurial talents and commitment to excellence.
In 2006, Alexandra founded Little Learning School with a vision to provide the highest quality care and development for children. Alexandra expanded the business to 54 centres across NSW, Canberra and Melbourne, employing 2,500 staff, making the company one of Australia’s largest privately owned childcare groups. This culminated in its acquisition of Little Learning School by Bain Capital Private Equity in 2018 and Bliss Early Learning by Busy Bees in 2020.
In 2018, Alexandra founded BondiBoost, a haircare brand celebrated for its salon-grade products with high-performance Australian botanical ingredients. Her dedication to quality, and industry-first social media and influencer marketing strategies propelled the company to international success, with products available in high-end salons and major retailers like Boots UK, Sephora, and Ulta. BondiBoost was acquired by Gauge Capital in 2021.
In 2023, Alexandra ventured into hospitality, becoming a strategic partner and investor in Iberica. This Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Bondi has quickly become a favourite for its charming Spanish dishes and artful atmosphere, setting a new standard in Sydney's culinary scene.
In 2024, Alexandra launched Globe Wealth, a private investment firm specialising in private equity, venture capital, debt funding, and property investments. Globe Wealth's industry-agnostic approach ensures diverse and robust investment opportunities.
Alexandra is the Co-owner and Executive Producer of Memory Bites, a television series hosted by renowned chef Matt Moran. The show explores the lives of notable Australians through the universal language of food and memory, featuring guests like Richard Roxburgh, Pia Miranda, and Ross Noble. It premiered on SBS Food and SBS On Demand in early 2025, and was acquired for global distribution by BBC Studios.
In 2025, Alexandra co-founded Jingle, a fintech platform designed to deliver fast, fair, and transparent access to personal loans. Built for inclusivity, Jingle leverages data-driven insights and smart technology to offer flexible, fully digital finance solutions—empowering Australians with a modern alternative to traditional lending.