Ben Marrel is the co-founder and Managing Partner (also cited as CEO) of Breega. See contact routes.
Ben Marrel is the co-founder and Managing Partner (also cited as CEO) of Breega, a pan-European venture capital firm he launched in 2013 after a career in corporate finance at Macquarie Bank and as a serial entrepreneur who founded Fifty-four and Rugby Division. Breega’s investment thesis targets early-stage European tech companies, with a specific focus on Seed and Series A rounds, and has deployed dedicated funds for fintech, Web3, and African startups in sectors like finance, health, and education. The firm typically invests up to €10 million per round and often acts as a lead investor, having grown from zero to nearly €500 million under management in six years. Notable portfolio companies include African fintech and startup ventures supported by Breega’s June 2024 $75 million Africa fund, though specific named European portfolio companies are not explicitly listed in the available sources. Marrel emphasizes building trust and transparency with entrepreneurs, advising them to “share the figures if possible” and align actions with statements to establish confidence. He has not published widely cited public writing, but his viewpoints appear primarily
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