Brent Blonkvist

Brent Blonkvist is a Co-Founder of Palingen Holdings, a long-term investment firm focused on stewarding generational businesses. He brings more than fifteen years of experience across finance, entrepreneurship, and operations.

Previously, Brent co-founded The Long Drink Company, the fastest-growing spirits brand in the U.S. prior to its sale to Mark Anthony Brands in April 2026, and served as a founding advisor to Avenir Growth Capital, a NYC based $3B+ growth equity firm. Earlier roles include President & COO of venture backed technology media company called Odyssey, as well as investment banking in NYC at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, commonly known as HSBC.

Brent lives in San Antonio with his wife, Alex, and their four children. He serves on the national board of Generous Life and is joyfully filled by Providence Fellowship Church and First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio.