Keith Benson Overview
- Firm
- DSW Ventures
- Primary Position
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Founding Partner
- Primary Industry
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B2B
- Active Board Seats
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1
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Keith Benson General Information
Biography
Mr. Keith Benson is a Founding Partner of DSW Ventures. He joined the DSW Corporate Finance team in February 2012 from KPMG's Preston office. He is a graduate of Mathematics and Economics from the London School of Economics and a qualified Chartered Accountant. Prior to joining KPMG, he spent 10 years working as a fintech software engineer based in the City of London. He is an experienced mid-market corporate finance adviser, with expertise in buy-side and sell-side trade deals, as well as private equity, venture capital, and debt. His background as a technologist has provided a deep knowledge and understanding of software and technology which he has leveraged in the provision of specialist advisory in the software, IT services, and telecoms sectors. He has been involved in DSW Ventures since the network's first investment in March 2018 and co-founded the business as a separate entity within the DSW Group in October 2019.
Contact Information
Address
- Regus 128, 1st Floor
- Saint James House, 7 Charlotte Street
- Manchester M1 4DZ
- England, United Kingdom
Keith Benson Positions (2)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSW Capital | Service Provider | Director | Warrington, United Kingdom | Financing Advisory | |
| DSW Ventures | Investor | Founding Partner | Manchester, United Kingdom | Venture Capital |
Keith Benson Board Seats (1)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Insights Family | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Manchester, United Kingdom |
Keith Benson Lead Partner on Deals (9)
Keith Benson has been the lead partner on 9 deals. Their latest deal was with The Insights Family, a media and information services (b2b) company. The deal was made for on 25-Jan-2024.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| The Insights Family | 25-Jan-2024 | Later Stage VC | Completed | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Manchester, United Kingdom | |
| Hike SEO | 17-Jan-2023 | Completed | Internet Software | Lutterworth, United Kingdom | ||
| One Utility Bill | 31-Mar-2021 | Completed | Other Financial Services | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | ||
| The Insights Family | 15-Jul-2020 | Completed | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Manchester, United Kingdom | ||
| One Utility Bill | 22-Apr-2020 | Completed | Other Financial Services | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | ||
| ACAI Outdoorwear | 16-Sep-2019 | Completed | Clothing | Sandycroft, United Kingdom | ||
| Peak42 | 02-Jul-2019 | Completed | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | Daresbury, United Kingdom | ||
| Pyranet IT Solutions | 17-Jun-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed | Systems and Information Management | Nottingham, United Kingdom | |
| Energy Team (UK) | 17-Apr-2015 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Other Commercial Services | Burgess Hill, United Kingdom |
Keith Benson Network (32)
Board Members (4)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kara | The Insights Family | Self | Manchester, United Kingdom | |
| Donald McIntosh | The Insights Family | The Insights Family | Manchester, United Kingdom | |
| The Insights Family | Self | Manchester, United Kingdom | ||
| The Insights Family | Self | Manchester, United Kingdom |
Portfolio Executives (28)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Lucas | The Insights Family | Chief Technology Officer | 25-Jan-2024 | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Clive Maudsley | The Insights Family | Chief Operating Officer | 25-Jan-2024 | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| The Insights Family | Chief Financial Officer & Board Member | 25-Jan-2024 | Manchester, United Kingdom | |
| The Insights Family | Chief Data and Information Officer | 25-Jan-2024 | Manchester, United Kingdom | |
| The Insights Family | Chief Executive Officer | 25-Jan-2024 | Manchester, United Kingdom |
Keith Benson FAQs
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Who is Keith Benson?
Mr. Keith Benson is a Founding Partner of DSW Ventures.
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How much does Keith Benson typically invest?
Keith Benson's median deal size is .
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What is Keith Benson’s main position?
Keith Benson’s primary position is Founding Partner.
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What are the contact details for Keith Benson?
Keith Benson’s email address is ke and his phone number is +44 0161 .
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How many active board seats does Keith Benson hold?
Keith Benson holds a board seat in The Insights Family.
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