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Ben Hensman

Investor

Portfolio Manager at Square Peg Capital

Melbourne

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $5M

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255 people in our graph share verified history with Ben — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Giuseppe IademarcounlockedBen: together at The University of Queensland (2008)
Ben: together at Fidelity International
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About

Ben Hensman is a Portfolio Manager at Square Peg who began his career as an Investment Analyst at Fidelity International covering listed tech, media and telecom companies, then spent five years on the firm's venture team before launching its Global Tech Fund in 2021. He is also a Non-Executive Director of the youth mental health nonprofit Smiling Mind.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningFintechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Experience

  1. Square PegPortfolio Manager - Global Tech Fundcurrent2021 — presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
  2. Square PegSenior Associate - Venture2016 — 2021Melbourne, Australia
  3. Smiling MindNon Executive Directorcurrent2020 — presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
  4. Fidelity InternationalInvestment Analyst2013 — 2016Sydney, Australia
  5. Deloitte Touche TohmatsuAnalyst2008 — 2013Brisbane, Australia

Skills & more

Financial Analysis33Financial Markets27Investments24Equities23Equity Valuation22Investment Strategies10
  • Passed CFA Level 1 Exams — CFA Institute

From Ben's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

AdyenBlockDLocalDuolingo

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Square Peg Capital

Agape Lioulios
Legal Counsel at Square Peg Capital
Amanda Hjorring
Partner & COO at Square Peg Capital
Barry Brott
Co-founder at Square Peg Capital
Christina Cvetkoski
Office Manager at Square Peg Capital
Dan Krasnostein
Partner at Square Peg Capital
David Maher
Investor at Square Peg Capital
David Tarascio
Partner at SecondQuarter Ventures
Ed Barker
Principal at Square Peg Capital

Network5

Amanda Hjorring
Partner & COO at Square Peg Capital
Barry Brott
Co-founder at Square Peg Capital
Dan Krasnostein
Partner at Square Peg Capital
David Tarascio
Partner at SecondQuarter Ventures
Ed Barker
Principal at Square Peg Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ben Hensman?
Ben Hensman is a Portfolio Manager at Square Peg who began his career as an Investment Analyst at Fidelity International covering listed tech, media and telecom companies, then spent five years on the firm's venture team before launching its Global Tech Fund in 2021. He is also a Non-Executive Director of the youth mental health nonprofit Smiling Mind.
Where does Ben Hensman work?
Ben Hensman is Portfolio Manager at Square Peg Capital.
What does Ben Hensman invest in?
Ben Hensman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
What check size does Ben Hensman write?
Ben Hensman typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
What companies has Ben Hensman invested in?
Investments tracked here include Adyen, Block, DLocal, Duolingo.
Where did Ben Hensman go to school?
Ben Hensman studied at The University of Queensland (B.Com. (Fin.), LLB); Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie).

Same school

Also attended The University of Queensland184

Giuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 VenturesJasmine BettesInvestor at Reinventure GroupEsther GilmoreGlobal Head of the Client Team at Generation Investment ManagementNilay ThakarPrincipal at ARCH Venture PartnersZenetta BurgerPartner at Giant Ventures Global LlpThuy-Linh UongStrategy & Corp. Development Manager at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag

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Also attended Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)2

Leeor GroenPartner, Spartan Advisory at The Spartan GroupChris MilliganVenture Partner at Tribe Global Ventures

Shared employers

Also worked at Square Peg40

PaulInvestor at Square Peg CapitalTony HoltCo-Founder & Partner at Square Peg CapitalDan KrasnosteinPartner at Square Peg CapitalPiruze SabuncuPartner at Square Peg CapitalPhilippe SchwartzPartner at Square Peg CapitalYonatan SelaPartner at Square Peg Capital

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Also worked at Fidelity International37

Nitin SethChief Executive Officer (Incedo) at Mission HoldingsKiara ChiamESG & Risk Associate, Southeast Asia at Jungle VenturesKatie HopkinIFA Distribution Manager at Fuel VenturesAndrew TaubmanDeputy Chief Operations Officer at Galaxy VenturesSimon NichollsPartner at GP BullhoundHilary NatoffManaging Director, Public Equities & Head of Quality Growth at Atreides Management

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Also worked at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu2,000

Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewBrian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseSteve AnaviCo-founder & President of QontoNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesRaychel BailonVP of Finance at Felicis Ventures

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