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Andrew Black

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Founder and Managing Partner at BrandProject Capital · Board director at Iris & Romeo · Board director at Freshly · Founder at BrandProject

Toronto, Ontario

Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $100K

FoundedBrandProject

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About

Andrew Black, a former consumer operator with 25+ years at LEGO and Nike, is a supercoach who joins management to negotiate contracts, shape strategy, and run an evergreen brand-builder studio.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechMarketplaces

Board director at Iris & Romeo

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Iris & Romeo's investors · 2

BrandProject CapitalToronto · $500K – $3M checks · since 2017True Beauty VenturesPalm Beach Gardens · $1M – $10M checks · since 2017

Co-founders at Iris & Romeo

MGMichele Gough Baril
Michele Gough BarilFounder

Board director at Freshly

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Freshly's investors · 8

Alumni VenturesManchester · $100K – $10M checksBrandProject CapitalToronto · $500K – $3M checks · since 2015Highland Capital PartnersCambridge · $1M – $10M checks · since 2015Insight PartnersNew York · $120M – $350M checks · since 2017Left Lane CapitalNew York · $5M – $75M checksMaywic Select InvestmentsCincinnati · $500K – $2.5M checksTorch CapitalNew York · $750K – $1.5M checksWhite Star CapitalLondon · $500K – $7M checks · since 2015

Co-founders at Freshly

MWMichael Wystrach
Michael WystrachExecutive Officer, Director
CC
Carter ComstockExecutive Officer, Director

Founder at BrandProject

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BrandProject's investors · 3

BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)MontréalBDC Thrive ETA FundMontréalKensington Capital Partners LimitedToronto

Experience

  1. BrandProjectFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2012 — presentGreater Toronto Area, Canada
  2. Virgin MobileFounder and CEO2004 — 2009Toronto, Canada
  3. LEGOPresident, Americas2001 — 2003Enfield, CT
  4. NikeGeneral Manager, USA1997 — 2001Portland, OR
  5. Dr Pepper Snapple GroupVP Marketing USA1990 — 1997Stamford, CT
  6. Colgate PalmoliveBrand Manager1984 — 1987Toronto, Canada

Skills & more

Leadership27Strategy99Strategic Planning44Management50High Growth1Venture Capital62Entrepreneur1Start-ups99Brand Management22Distribution Strategies1Strategic Partnerships38Business Strategy35
+12 moreProduct ManagementMobile DevicesMarketing StrategyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningMergersCorporate DevelopmentGo-to-market StrategyEntrepreneurshipProduct DevelopmentManagement ConsultingCompetitive Analysis

From Andrew's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

ClutchDaily HarvestEverselfFreshlyHermetic.AIJunoPeachyPorta

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

Colleagues at BrandProject Capital

Abigail Haines
Principal at BrandProject Capital
Andrew Bridge
Co-Founder, Partner at BrandProject Capital
Chad Leger
CFO & Operating Partner at BrandProject Capital
Chris Martone
Principal at BrandProject Capital
Colin Harding
Principal at BrandProject Capital
Hayden Williams
Partner at BrandProject Capital
Jay Bhatti
Technology Advisor at BrandProject Capital

Network6

Alex McIsaac
General Partner at Inovia Capital
Andrew Bridge
Co-Founder, Partner at BrandProject Capital
Hayden Williams
Partner at BrandProject Capital
Jason Finger
Founder, operator, and investor building and backing businesses through The Finger Group
Manica Blain
Partner at BrandProject Capital
Monique Woodard
Founder and Managing Director at Cake Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Black?
Andrew Black, a former consumer operator with 25+ years at LEGO and Nike, is a supercoach who joins management to negotiate contracts, shape strategy, and run an evergreen brand-builder studio.
Where does Andrew Black work?
Andrew Black is Founder of BrandProject and Founder and Managing Partner at BrandProject Capital and Board director at Iris & Romeo and Board director at Freshly.
What does Andrew Black invest in?
Andrew Black invests in AgTech, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Marketplaces.
What check size does Andrew Black write?
Andrew Black typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
What companies did Andrew Black found?
Andrew Black founded BrandProject.
What boards does Andrew Black sit on?
Andrew Black holds tracked board seats at Clutch, Daily Harvest, Everself, Freshly, Hermetic.AI, Juno, Peachy, Porta.
What companies has Andrew Black invested in?
Investments tracked here include BRIKA, Clutch, Daily Harvest, Freshly, GREAT MANY, Guaranteed.
Where did Andrew Black go to school?
Andrew Black studied at Queen's University (BA Economics, Economics).

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