Steve Black, Smart Society Ventures

Steve Black is the Founding General Partner at Smart Society Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Steve Black

Steve Black is the Founding General Partner at Smart Society Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm he co-founded with Brynne Kennedy to accelerate net-zero solutions. His investment thesis targets early-stage companies developing AI-enabled software and scalable technologies for decarbonization and sustainability, with a focus on the US, Canada, and Europe. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior for Black’s personal investments are not publicly disclosed, the firm supports revolutionary software-driven solutions aimed at decarbonizing the planet. His portfolio includes investments in companies such as Casper Labs, Separa, Ryp Labs, Caban, GreyscaleAI, and Pratexo. Black brings over a decade of entrepreneurship experience, notably as the co-founder of Topia, a global talent mobility HR tech company, before transitioning to venture capital. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University and previously worked as an Associate Partner at Oliver Wyman. No distinctive public writing or unique point of view beyond his stated focus on decarbonization and SaaS entrepreneurship is documented i

Steve Black at a glance

Role
Founding General Partner
Organization
Smart Society Ventures
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
SaaS

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