Ben Black

Executive Director at Verlinvest

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Ben Black is an Executive Director at Verlinvest, the global, family-backed evergreen investment company.

Verlinvest identifies inflection points in consumer behaviour and partners with the businesses that are driving consumer revolutions forward whilst having a positive impact on people and the planet. With investments in companies like K1 Speed, Oatly, and Vita Coco, Verlinvest is expanding its portfolio to capture consumer demand for active lifestyles, sustainability, and shared experiences. As people increasingly seek connections beyond products, Verlinvest sees exciting growth opportunities in the sports and lifestyle sectors.

Ben heads the firm’s European Growth team and its London office. He is also responsible for its FMCG practice globally and supporting the internationalisation of its portfolio companies. He serves as a Director or Observer on the Boards of Tony’s Chocolonely, Oatly, Who Gives a Crap and JamJar Investments (innocent founders’ VC fund).