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Maximilian Bleyleben is promoted to Partner at Kennet Partners
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Maximilian Bleyleben is promoted to Partner at Kennet Partners
London - Kennet Partners Ltd ("Kennet"), a leading technology growth investor, announced today that it has promoted Maximilian Bleyleben to Partner.In his new role, Max will continue to originate and manage growth equity investments and buyouts in the software, IT services and digital media markets across Europe.
Max has been a Director with Kennet since 2000.During this time he has been closely involved as a director or board observer with a number of Kennet portfolio companies, including Aspective, TradingPartners, Adviva Media and FRS Global.At Kennet he has been instrumental in developing the firm's growth equity investment strategy and in sourcing technology buyouts.
He is also known for his blog on the European technology investing scene: http://maxbley.typepad.com
Prior to joining Kennet, Max was a Vice President at Broadview International, an M&A advisory boutique.Earlier, he ran projects in emerging markets for an international media company.Max holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BA degree from Bard College, New York.
Michael Elias, Managing Director at Kennet Partners said: "We are delighted to welcome Max as a new Partner.
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During the past seven years, Max has contributed significantly to the development of our firm, and our portfolio companies have benefited from his experience and broad technology expertise.Max's promotion also underlines our desire to expand our business and to further strengthen Kennet's position as a growth equity investor in the IT services and software industry."
Max said: "I am delighted to join the partnership of Michael Elias, David Carratt and Javier Rojas.