Ben Kepes

Overview

Ben Kepes is a New Zealand-based angel investor specializing in early-stage technology startups across multiple continents. His investment focus spans enterprise software, SaaS, and civil engineering sectors, with a geographical emphasis on New Zealand, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. He typically invests between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in seed-stage companies. In addition to his investment activities, Ben is a globally recognized technology commentator and business adviser. He covers the convergence of technology, mobile, ubiquity, and agility, all enabled by the cloud. His areas of interest extend to enterprise software, software integration, financial/accounting software, platforms, and infrastructure, as well as articulating technology simply for everyday users. His commentary has been published in various reputable outlets, including Forbes, Wired, and The Guardian. Ben has served on the boards of a number of non-profit, privately held, and listed companies in New Zealand and the UK. He has been an investor in a large number of early-stage technology startups across three continents and has had successful exits to listed and privately held companies in Canada, the US, and the UK. He has also served on the advisory boards of several technology startups in New Zealand, Australia, the US, and the UK. His diverse experience and commitment to fostering innovation make him a significant figure in the global technology investment landscape.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong management teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Potential for significant growth

Portfolio Companies