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Ben Hensman

Investor

Portfolio Manager, Square Peg Global Tech Fund (GTF) at Square Peg Capital

Melbourne, Australia

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

About

Ben Hensman is Portfolio Manager of Square Peg's Global Tech Fund, which applies the firm's venture approach to public markets by investing in early-stage listed technology businesses. Before Square Peg, he spent three years at Fidelity covering technology, media and telco companies, developing an investing framework around business models, capital allocation and market cycles. His investment focus centers on fintech, SaaS and AI.

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 — 2016Greater Sydney Area
  5. Deloitte Touche TohmatsuAnalyst2008 — 2013Greater Brisbane Area

Education

  1. The University of QueenslandB.Com. (Fin.), LLB2007 — 2012
  2. Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)

Skills & more

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

From Ben's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

AdyenBlockDLocalDuolingo

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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
Casey Flint
Associate 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

Network7

Amanda Hjorring
Partner & COO at Square Peg Capital
Barry Brott
Co-founder at Square Peg Capital
Casey Flint
Associate at Square Peg Capital
Dan Krasnostein
Partner at Square Peg Capital
David Tarascio
Partner at SecondQuarter Ventures
Ed Barker
Principal at Square Peg Capital
Frederick Ng
Investor at Square Peg Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Ben Hensman work?
Ben Hensman is Portfolio Manager, Square Peg Global Tech Fund (GTF) 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.

Same school

Also attended The University of Queensland114

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 LlpCherie ChouHead of Corporate Development at TNBAura

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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 Peg39

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 International18

Nitin SethChief Executive Officer (Incedo) at Mission HoldingsKiara ChiamESG & Risk Associate, Southeast Asia at Jungle VenturesKatie HopkinIFA Distribution Manager at Fuel VenturesSimon NichollsPartner at GP BullhoundMunder ShuhumiFounder / Managing Partner at Pearls CapitalGaganpreet LuthraOperating Partner at Leo Capital Ventures

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Also worked at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu1,240

Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesPatrick KartevollInvestor at InvestinorØysteinInvestor at InvestinorMinh DoAnalyst at Golden Gate Ventures

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