Surf Thomas

Managing Partner

Surf is a recognized leader in software development and venture backed startup space. Helping raise over $10 million in venture for multiple technology start ups, Surf has mastered the art of driving growth through raising funds and advising companies. He pioneered the innovative Organic Outbound methodology that Blackreef employs to structure transactions, leveraging his deep expertise to deliver successful outcomes.

Toni Campbell

General Partner

Oluwatoni "Toni" Campbell leads early-stage investing in technology companies that are transforming Africa’s economic landscape. With a proven track record of structuring and executing strategic investments, he is an expert in capital deployment and advisory. His deep expertise in managing over $550M in credit and fixed income portfolios at Arcadia Funds, LLC has equipped him with the skills to structure complex financial strategies, including the co-development of a $1.3B specialty credit fund focused on technology-enabled finance lenders. This experience, along with his successful investments in high-growth African companies like TradeDepot, positions Toni as a trusted capital advisor who can optimize financial performance and deliver value to businesses and investors alike.

Toni’s strategic approach to capital advisory is further evidenced by his early career at Bessemer Venture Partners, where he sourced deals and built a network of over 3,000 companies and CEOs. His work led to multiple venture capital transactions and improved financial and operational metrics across portfolio companies.
Toni holds a BA in Social Studies from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Passionate about African art, culture, and cuisine, he enjoys collecting artwork and exploring how technology can drive economic growth across the continent.

Louis Garoz

Strategic Advisor

Louis Garoz, an entrepreneur with deep expertise in marketing and advertising, is a partner at Savvy Capital where he generated $13 billion in transactions. He works across industries, including large-scale finance deals helping raise over $200M for lower-mid market clients. He created the innovative strategy that Blackreef uses to conduct transactions, leveraging his unique insights to drive successful outcomes.

Kyle Asman

Strategic Advisor

Kyle has extensive experience helping clients raise capital and develop effective go-to-market strategies. Following his tenure as a banker with Goldman Sachs and Duff & Phelps, Kyle co-founded BX3, a boutique investment bank focused on capital raises and financial planning for firms at the beginning of their life cycles. Kyle is currently a managing partner of Backswing Ventures. He also assists numerous companies with valuing their businesses and financing transactions.

Liam Howe

Strategic Advisor

Liam has extensive experience leading capital advisory firms that represents over $1B in consummated transactions. He brings deal making experience and a deep network of investors across industries, verticals and geographies