Dan Benton

Overview

Dan Benton is a prominent technology-focused investor managing Benton Capital Management, a private family office. He previously founded Andor Capital Management in 2001, serving as CEO until its closure in 2016. Benton began his career as a securities analyst at Goldman Sachs from 1984 to 1993, where he was the top-ranked computer industry analyst on Wall Street from 1988 to 1993. He later served as President of Pequot Capital Management from 1999 to 2001, overseeing the firm's public market technology funds and staff. Under his leadership, assets grew from $300 million to $15 billion. Benton holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Colgate University and an MBA from Harvard University. He serves on the boards of Colgate University, the Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Horace Mann School. He is also a past trustee of the Whitney Museum, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Khan Academy, and Northern Westchester Hospital. Benton is recognized as one of the top technology investors of his generation, with a track record of successful investments in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. His investment philosophy emphasizes a long-term perspective, focusing on companies with strong growth potential and innovative business models. Benton Capital Management continues to invest in a diverse range of industries, leveraging Benton's extensive experience and network to identify and support promising ventures.