About
Ben Black studied the History of Ideas in London and Hong Kong and began his career at Hawkpoint Partners in London, working on private equity M&A, IPOs and refinancings for growth consumer businesses. He joined Verlinvest in early 2016, where he leads the European Growth team and London office and is responsible for the firm's FMCG practice globally, including supporting the international expansion of portfolio companies. He focuses on mission-driven consumer brands that combine profit and purpose.
Invests in
Consumer
Experience
- VerlinvestManaging Directorcurrent2016 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Tony's ChocolonelyMember Of The Supervisory Boardcurrent2020 — presentAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- OatlyBoard Membercurrent2016 — presentMalmö, Skane County, Sweden
- European Bouldering PlatformChairman of the Boardcurrent2024 — presentLiverpool
- YepodaSeries B Lead Investorcurrent2025 — present
- Years.com - More Years TogetherSeries B Lead Investorcurrent2026 — presentNottingham
- Who Gives A CrapBoard Observercurrent2021 — presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- JamJar InvestmentsMember of LPACcurrent2021 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Genius FoodsBoard Member2016 — 2022Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Canaccord Genuity (formerly Hawkpoint Partners)Associate, Consumer, Retail & Leisure (UK M&A)2011 — 2016London, United Kingdom
- NM Rothschild & SonsIntern, M&A2010London, United Kingdom
Education
- King's College London1st, BA (Hons)2008 — 2011
- Manchester Grammar School2000 — 2007
Investments
Board seats
JamJar InvestmentsOatlyTony's ChocolonelyWho Gives a Crap
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Verlinvest
Alexandre de Selys
M&A Counsel, Brussels at Verlinvest
Anne-Sophie De Clercq
M&A Counsel and Sustainability Officer, Brussels at Verlinvest
Arjun Anand
Managing Director, Singapore at Verlinvest
Gaby Fernández Scala
Head of Marketing & Communications, Brussels at Verlinvest
Rachel Citera
Principal, New York at Verlinvest
Roberto Italia
Chief Executive Officer at Verlinvest
Sacha Barry
Principal, Brussels at Verlinvest
Sophie Farroul
Communication Specialist, Brussels at Verlinvest
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Ben Black work?
- Ben Black is Head of European Growth team and London Office at Verlinvest.
- What does Ben Black invest in?
- Ben Black invests in Consumer.
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