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 2007, Alexandra acquired her first childcare centre. Motivated by her experiences as a mother, she was passionate about providing children with the highest standards of care and development. She introduced strategic educational programs, a diverse range of extracurricular activities, and above-average staff-to-child ratios. Under Alexandra’s leadership, the success of this model drove the rapid expansion of Little Learning School across NSW, Canberra, and Melbourne, making it one of Australia’s largest privately owned childcare groups. By 2018, the network had grown to 54 centres with more than 2,500 employees, culminating in its sale across two transactions — first to Bain Capital Private Equity in 2018 and then to Busy Bees, a global childcare operator, 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 through a nine-figure deal 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 her family office. Globe Wealth deploys Alexandra’s own capital into direct investments across education, property, hospitality, manufacturing, fintech, and media. With a global outlook and strong focus on partnerships, Globe Wealth supports high-potential founders while carrying a particular commitment to female-led ventures.
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, was featured on Sky News, and was acquired for global distribution by BBC Studios.
Most recently, in 2025, Alexandra co-founded Jingle, a fintech platform reshaping consumer lending in Australia. Built on smart technology and a strong compliance framework, Jingle delivers fast, fair, and fully digital personal loans. Designed for inclusion and responsibility, Jingle prioritises safeguards against financial abuse and clear hardship pathways, ensuring credit supports resilience rather than dependence.