Ben Lee
InvestorManaging Director at Rose Park Advisors · Managing Director, Circleup Funds at CircleUp
San Francisco, California, United States
Writes $1M – $5M checks
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About
Ben combines a Stanford physics background with a quantitative, machine‑learning approach screening 1M+ brands to serve the missing middle, finding spiky, differentiated consumer brands like Liquid I.V., sold to Unilever.
Invests in
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechRetail Tech
Experience
- Rose Park AdvisorsManaging Directorcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Hum Nutrition IncBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
- Rowdy EnergyBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- nutpodsBoard Observercurrent2021 — present
- Cali'flour FoodsBoard Observercurrent2019 — present
- CircleUpManaging Director, CircleUp Funds2016 — 2023
- CircleUpInvestment Committee, CircleUp Funds2014 — 2023
- CircleUpDirector of Business Development2012 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
- ART OF SPORTBoard Member2020 — 2022
- 4505 MeatsBoard Member2017 — 2022
- Liquid I.V.Board Member2018 — 2020
- JH PartnersPrivate Equity Associate2006 — 2010San Francisco Bay Area
- Thomas Weisel PartnersInvestment Banking Analyst2004 — 2006San Francisco Bay Area
Skills & more
Venture Capital7Private Equity24Financial Modeling4Entrepreneurship18Due Diligence3Valuation2Start-ups10Financial Analysis2Investment Banking5Corporate FinanceEmerging Markets1Mergers & Acquisitions2
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LBOBusiness StrategyStrategyStrategic PlanningFrom Ben's professional profile.
Colleagues at Rose Park Advisors
Allie Baker
VP, Finance & Operations at Rose Park Advisors
Ariella Rothschild
Investor at Maccabee Ventures
Caroline Brennan
Senior Associate, Investor Relations at Rose Park Advisors
Chris Calder
Managing Director at Rose Park Advisors
Courtney Brennan
Accounting Associate at Rose Park Advisors
Joey Martinez
Chief Compliance Officer at Rose Park Advisors
Jonathan Bowen
Entrepreneur in Residence at Rose Park Advisors
Matthew Christensen
Co-Founder, CEO & Managing Partner at Rose Park Advisors
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ben Lee?
- Ben combines a Stanford physics background with a quantitative, machine‑learning approach screening 1M+ brands to serve the missing middle, finding spiky, differentiated consumer brands like Liquid I.V., sold to Unilever.
- Where does Ben Lee work?
- Ben Lee is Managing Director at Rose Park Advisors.
- What does Ben Lee invest in?
- Ben Lee invests in AgTech, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, FoodTech, Retail Tech.
- What check size does Ben Lee write?
- Ben Lee typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
- Where did Ben Lee go to school?
- Ben Lee studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); Stanford University (BS, Physics); Brentwood School, UK.
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
Brad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter CapitalAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalTim DraperFounder of Draper AssociatesMike Maples JrCo-founding Partner at FloodgateMamoon HamidPartner at Kleiner Perkins
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Also attended Stanford University2,000
Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital
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Also attended Brentwood School, UK5
Also attended The Lawrenceville School84
Zoe van den BolInvestor at Alpha PartnersCorey RitterPartner at ARCH Venture PartnersAnnaliesa RouthInvestor at Spectrum EquityLuke ArmourInvestor at Chaac VenturesJason MrazCo-Founder and President at Ospraie Ag ScienceClaire ZauPartner at GSV Ventures
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