Andrew Black (gambling entrepreneur)

Andrew Black (born 13 May 1963) is a British entrepreneur who, together with Edward Wray, a gambling entrepreneur, founded Betfair, the world's first and largest bet exchange. He is now a noted angel investor in technology businesses in the UK and further afield, and is a keen race horse owner and professional bridge player.

Andrew Black
Born
Andrew Wilson Black

(1963-05-13) 13 May 1963
Carshalton, London, England
EducationKing's College School
Alma materUniversity of Exeter (dropped out)
OccupationCo-founder of Betfair
SpouseJane
Children4
RelativesCyril Black

He has won many awards, most notably Ernst & Young emerging entrepreneur of the year in 2002 (shared with Wray).

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