Ben Kaplan
Overview
Ben Kaplan is an American entrepreneur and angel investor known for co-founding the popular party game 'What Do You Meme?' in 2016. The game, which involves pairing caption cards with photo cards to create humorous memes, quickly gained popularity and became a bestseller on platforms like Amazon. Kaplan's company, What Do You Meme, LLC, rebranded as Relatable in 2023 to better reflect its expanded product offerings, which now include over 150 items ranging from adult party games to family-friendly games and wellness products. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Kaplan has made several angel investments in consumer-focused startups. Notably, he invested $1 million in MediaKits, a company that provides analytics and insights for content creators, in October 2021. This investment reflects his interest in supporting innovative companies within the consumer products and entertainment sectors. Kaplan's investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting emerging brands that resonate with contemporary culture and consumer trends. His strategic focus on consumer products, particularly in the entertainment and toys and games industries, underscores his commitment to fostering growth in sectors that blend creativity with market demand.
Investment Focus
- Innovative consumer-focused products
- Strong market potential
- Alignment with contemporary cultural trends
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Ben Kaplan
What sectors does Ben Kaplan invest in?
Ben Kaplan invests in Consumer Products, Entertainment and Toys and Games, and is based in New York, United States. Ben Kaplan is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Ben Kaplan invest at?
Ben Kaplan backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 1M.
Which regions does Ben Kaplan invest in?
Ben Kaplan invests across United States.
What companies has Ben Kaplan invested in?
Ben Kaplan's portfolio includes MediaKits.
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