What check size does Ben Holmes write?

Ben Holmes typically writes checks of $10K – $50K.

Where did Ben Holmes go to school?

Ben Holmes studied at University of Oxford (M.Eng, Engineering, Economics and Management).

Ben Holmes

Former General Partner at Index Ventures

London

Writes $10K – $50K checks · typically $25K

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About

Ben Holmes is a London-based angel investor operating through Ben.vc. He was previously a General Partner at Index Ventures, where his work included game investments such as Playfish, King, and Supercell, along with various consumer internet companies. He continues to represent Index Ventures on the boards of several private companies, and has served as a director of Just Eat, iZettle, and Trustpilot.

Experience

Ben.vcAngel Investorcurrent2017 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
SupersolidBoard Membercurrent2014 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
MOOBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
Super Evil MegacorpBoard Membercurrent2015 — present
Secret EscapesBoard Member2012 — 2023
TrustpilotBoard Member2012 — 2021
notonthehighstreet.comBoard Member2010 — 2021
RebtelBoard Member2008 — 2021
HutchBoard Member2015 — 2020
BRAVOCOMPANY LtdBoard Member2019 — 2020
iZettleBoard Member2011 — 2018
KRYBoard Member2016 — 2017Stockholm, Sweden
ShapewaysBoard Member2010 — 2017
Index VenturesGeneral Partner2002 — 2017London Area, United Kingdom
AutoButlerBoard Member2014 — 2016
HappylatteBoard Member2012 — 2016
JUST EATBoard Member2009 — 2016
StardollBoard Member2005 — 2015
KingBoard Observer2005 — 2014London Area, United Kingdom
Grey AreaBoard Member2011 — 2014
Mind CandyBoard Member2006 — 2014
NetlogBoard Member2007 — 2012
Panther ExpressBoard Member2008 — 2010
PlayfishBoard Member2008 — 2009London
NewMedia SPARKInvestment Manager2000 — 2002
OC&C Strategy ConsultantsAssociate1996 — 2000

Skills & more

Private Equity66Venture Capital99Start-ups60Corporate Development39Mergers11Entrepreneurship37Due Diligence17Financial Modeling12Growth Capital11Valuation12

From Ben's professional profile.

Network7

Bjorn StrayScout

Partner at Northzone

David ButtressScout

Venture Partner at 83North

Ian HogarthScout

Partner at Plural

Oleg TikhturovScout

Founding Partner at TrueSight Ventures

Matt Clifford

Leads International Affairs at Anthropic; co-founder and Chair of Entrepreneurs First

Rauno Miljand

Managing Partner at Metaplanet

Yat Siu

Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, and Managing Director at Animoca Brands

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ben Holmes?: Ben Holmes is a London-based angel investor operating through Ben.vc. He was previously a General Partner at Index Ventures, where his work included game investments such as Playfish, King, and Supercell, along with various consumer internet companies. He continues to represent Index Ventures on the boards of several private companies, and has served as a director of Just Eat, iZettle, and Trustpilot.
What check size does Ben Holmes write?: Ben Holmes typically writes checks of $10K – $50K.
Where did Ben Holmes go to school?: Ben Holmes studied at University of Oxford (M.Eng, Engineering, Economics and Management).