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Ben Spero

Managing Director

Ben joined the firm in 2001 and is a Managing Director. His areas of investment focus include Internet-enabled software and information services. Prior to joining Spectrum, Ben worked at Bain & Company and co-founded TouchPak, Inc. He is Board Chair at Destination: Home, a public private partnership to end homelessness in Santa Clara County. Ben received an AB, magna cum laude, from Duke University.

Representative Investments

Acquired by Blackstone
Acquired by Redbrick
Acquired by EDR
NYSE: GRUB
Acquired by Jack Henry
Acquired by Davis + Henderson
Acquired by Bankrate
NASDAQ: MNTV

News

The Daily Beast: How a Co-Parenting App Saved My Divorce

After a traumatic split, two co-parents find an unexpected mediator: the OurFamilyWizard app.

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Headspace Begins Rolling Out All-in-One Mental Health Offering Following 2021 Ginger Merger

Headspace’s enterprise customers can now offer employees access to mental health and mindfulness content, one-on-one coaching, therapy, and more.

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AllTrails Named Apple's 2023 iPhone App of the Year

AllTrails nurtures community through comprehensive trail guides and outdoor exploration for everyone.

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AllTrails Named 2023 iPhone App of the Year Finalist

App Store Editors recognize app developers who are delivering exceptional experiences and making a profound cultural impact.

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