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Ben Black

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Smart Money Rating: 94 out of 100

Co-founder & Managing Director, Akkadian Ventures

Also known as Benjamin Black

Firm
Akkadian Ventures
Title
Co-founder & Managing Director
Role
Managing partner
Known as
Investor, Founder
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

Co-founded Akkadian in 2010 20+ years of VC/PE experience Co-founded Raise Global Summit in 2016 Co-founder of New Cycle Capital Associate at Maveron and Rosewood Capital Co-founder of Harris Interactive (IPO)

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Background

Education
BA and JD from Cornell UniversitySource (opens in a new tab)

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