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Ben Black
Founder at
Akkadian Ventures, Inc
Net worth: 13 M $ as of 30/09/2026
Profile
Benjamin D.
Black was the founder of New Cycle Capital LLC, founded in 2006, where the title held was General Partner from 2006 to 2011.
Mr. Black is the founder of Akkadian Ventures, Inc, founded in 2010, holding the title of Managing Director since 2010.
Current jobs include Director & Chief Investment Officer at Powerlaw Corp.
starting in 2025, Director at Peachtree Holdco, Inc., Fund Advisor at Core Ventures Group LLC, and Chief Investment Officer at Powerlaw Fund Adviser, LLC starting in 2025.
Former jobs include Chairman at Corsearch, Inc., Director at OnRequest Images, Inc., Director at CloudCrowd Holdings, Inc., Director at Care Daily, Member at Harris Interactive, Inc., Vice President-Corporate Development at Nielsen Consumer Insights, Inc., Principal at Rosewood Advisors LLC, Partner at Maveron LLC from 2003 to 2006, Attorney at Latham & Watkins LLP, and Advisor at Core Innovation Capital.
Education history includes an undergraduate degree from Cornell University conferred in 1991 and a graduate degree from Cornell Law School conferred in 1997.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2.77% | 26/06/2026 | 1,197,997 ( 2.77% ) | 13 M $ | 30/09/2026 |
Ben Black active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Akkadian Ventures, Inc
 Akkadian Ventures, Inc Investment ManagersFinance Akkadian Ventures invests in companies located in the United States with a minimum revenues of USD 10 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides secondary direct financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 40 million. The firm also make led and co-investments. | Founder | 01/01/2010 |
Peachtree Holdco, Inc.
 Peachtree Holdco, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Director/Board Member | - |
Core Ventures Group LLC
 Core Ventures Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Core Ventures Group invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the advanced technologies industry. It provides financing for seed stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Ben Black
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
CloudCrowd Holdings, Inc.
 CloudCrowd Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides quality services in assigning task to employees | Director/Board Member | 24/04/2014 |
New Cycle Capital LLC
 New Cycle Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Cycle Capital participates in early stage capital transactions and focuses on a wide range of sectors and industries. | Founder | 01/11/2011 |
Maveron LLC
 Maveron LLC Investment ManagersFinance Maveron invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in seed and early stage transactions. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2006 |
Harris Interactive, Inc.
 Harris Interactive, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides market analysis | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Rosewood Advisors LLC
 Rosewood Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rosewood Advisors invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyouts and growth stage capital transactions. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Education of Ben Black
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Connections
48
1st degree connections
15
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Nielsen Consumer Insights, Inc.
 Nielsen Consumer Insights, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a marketing research firm | Commercial Services |
Rosewood Advisors LLC
Rosewood Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rosewood Advisors invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyouts and growth stage capital transactions. | Finance |
OnRequest Images, Inc.
 OnRequest Images, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Publishes and markets digital photographs | Commercial Services |
CloudCrowd Holdings, Inc.
CloudCrowd Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides quality services in assigning task to employees | Technology Services |
Care Daily
 Care Daily Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as an AI-powered ambient assistants and Health Tech solutions company to optimize senior and home care | Technology Services |
Maveron LLC
Maveron LLC Investment ManagersFinance Maveron invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in seed and early stage transactions. | Finance |
Latham & Watkins LLP
 Latham & Watkins LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Corsearch, Inc.
 Corsearch, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI platform for trademarks and brand protection | Technology Services |
New Cycle Capital LLC
New Cycle Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Cycle Capital participates in early stage capital transactions and focuses on a wide range of sectors and industries. | Finance |
Core Innovation Capital
 Core Innovation Capital Investment ManagersFinance Core Innovation invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on fintech and fintech-adjacent business sectors. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 5 million. | Finance |
Akkadian Ventures, Inc
Akkadian Ventures, Inc Investment ManagersFinance Akkadian Ventures invests in companies located in the United States with a minimum revenues of USD 10 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides secondary direct financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 40 million. The firm also make led and co-investments. | Finance |
Core Ventures Group LLC
Core Ventures Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Core Ventures Group invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the advanced technologies industry. It provides financing for seed stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Harris Interactive, Inc.
Harris Interactive, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides market analysis | Commercial Services |
Peachtree Holdco, Inc.
Peachtree Holdco, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
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