Portfolio / Principal Venture
BLACK ARROW

Growth capital for companies we can help build.

Black Arrow combines capital, acquisitions and hands-on operating execution across consumer-facing businesses.
Co-founded by Nico Ossenbrueggen and tech investor & serial entrepreneur Thawfeek Ameen.
Team15 people
Market focusUnited States
ModelAcquire · Build · Scale
CategoriesConsumer · Mobile Games
Overview

A consumer-focused investment and operating platform.

Black Arrow acquires, builds and scales consumer-facing companies, with the majority of its current activity focused on the U.S. market. The platform combines principal capital with operating capability, allowing the team to move beyond passive ownership and work directly on growth, product, distribution and monetization.

What we do

From acquisition to product creation.

01

Acquisitions

Acquire strategic positions and control stakes in consumer-facing brands, primarily in the United States.

02

Mobile Games

Build and operate mobile gaming businesses with a focus on user acquisition, monetization and scalable distribution.

03

Consumer Products

Develop consumer products from concept through brand, commercialization and market entry.

Founders

Thawfeek Ameen

Co-Founder · Tech Investor · Serial Entrepreneur

Nico Ossenbrueggen

Co-Founder · Principal Investor · Serial Entrepreneur

Relationship

Principal Venture

Black Arrow operates as a distinct principal venture. VFC may participate alongside Black Arrow and aligned co-investors in selected opportunities, while the operating platform remains independently managed.