Blank Check Ben

Benjamin Lee is an experienced investor and the Managing Partner of venture investment firm Ixora. He regularly plays high stakes poker games on Hustler Casino Live, under the name 'Blank Check Ben'. He learned how to play poker as a college student back in 2004, and has played in cash games all over the world.

Ixora manages 3 funds with a total AUM of over $200m, respectively focusing on early stage venture, late stage venture (secondary buyouts) and venture debt, with an overarching theme of social mobility. 

Previously, Ben was a startup founder and has also advised several large international nonprofits on social mobility and economic inclusion. He has a law degree from University College London.