Kennet Partners
MediumFirm Overview
Kennet Partners is a specialist growth capital firm that invests in capital-efficient Technology, AI, and AI Services companies. The firm focuses on backing founders who have built businesses to meaningful revenue, typically between 3 million and 20 million Euro, without significant previous institutional support.
Kennet Partners has been investing in capital-efficient Technology, AI, and AI Services businesses for over 25 years. The firm backs companies that have achieved real revenue without significant external capital, looking for meaningful proof of market fit through growth of 30 percent or more year-on-year or strong Rule of 40 economics.
The firm takes concentrated positions and commits to active partnership, offering support in board building, go-to-market strategies, and international expansion from Europe into the US. They provide growth capital for both minority and majority transactions as well as acquisition finance.
With a presence in both London and Silicon Valley, Kennet leverages deep networks across Europe and the US. The firm aims to help founders build repeatable sales engines and prepare for exits, drawing on a history of over 50 completed exits.
Leadership
Portfolio on record
- Unclassified17 of 46
- B2B Software10 of 46
- Education5 of 46
- Professional Services4 of 46
- Consumer3 of 46
- Media3 of 46
- Healthcare2 of 46
- Business Services1 of 46
- Financial Services1 of 46
46 portfolio companies on record in the index, grouped by sector hub.
46 companies on record, more than 61% of the 405 firms in the index.
Portfolio Companies
| Company | Sector | Status | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABA English | Language Learning | Current | Not on record |
| AcademixDirect | Education Technology | Current | Not on record |
| Adikteev | Mobile Marketing | Current | Not on record |
| BuyVIP | Flash E-Commerce | Exited | Not on record |
| Codility | Technical Hiring | Current | Not on record |
| Conversica | Conversational AI | Exited | Not on record |
| CrossBorder Solutions | Tax Technology | Exited | Not on record |
| Dext | Accounting Automation | Exited | Not on record |
| Eloomi | Learning & Development | Exited | Not on record |
| eStoreMedia | Digital Commerce Analytics | Current | Not on record |
| experience.com | Customer Experience Management | Current | Not on record |
| Filecloud | Enterprise Content Management | Current | Not on record |
| Fluid Topics | Content Delivery Platform | Current | Not on record |
| Fulcrum | Mobile Data Collection | Current | Not on record |
| GoViral | Digital Advertising | Exited | Not on record |
| Grip | Event Engagement Platform | Current | Not on record |
| Impartner | Partner Relationship Management | Exited | Not on record |
| Jiminny | Conversational Intelligence | Current | Not on record |
| KEMP Technologies | Application Delivery Controllers | Exited | Not on record |
| LoyaltyLion | Customer Loyalty | Current | Not on record |
| MedeAnalytics | Healthcare Analytics | Exited | Not on record |
| Next Performance | Digital Advertising | Exited | Not on record |
| NTRglobal | Remote Support Software | Exited | Not on record |
| Nudge | Financial Wellbeing | Current | Not on record |
| Nuxeo | Content Services Platform | Exited | Not on record |
| Onfleet | Delivery Management | Current | Not on record |
| Prolexic | DDoS Protection | Exited | Not on record |
| Provar | Test Automation | Current | Not on record |
| Qount | Accounting Practice Management | Current | Not on record |
| Reality Mine | Consumer Intelligence | Current | Not on record |
| Recommind | Legal Technology | Exited | Not on record |
| Redica Systems | Regulatory Intelligence | Current | Not on record |
| Revolution Prep | EdTech | Exited | Not on record |
| Rimilia | Cash Allocation Automation | Exited | Not on record |
| Rivo Software | GRC Software | Exited | Not on record |
| Schoolwires | EdTech | Exited | Not on record |
| Scoro | Work Management | Current | Not on record |
| Screendragon | Workflow Management | Current | Not on record |
| Sermo | Healthcare Community Platform | Exited | Not on record |
| Softphone | CRM Integration | Current | Not on record |
| Spreadshirt | Custom Apparel E-Commerce | Current | Not on record |
| Summize | Contract Lifecycle Management | Current | Not on record |
| TeleMedicine Clinic | Teleradiology | Exited | Not on record |
| ThinkHR | Human Capital Management | Exited | Not on record |
| uSecure | Human Risk Management | Current | Not on record |
| Yonda | Tax Compliance | Current | Not on record |
Firms that also back Kennet Partners' companies
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Apax Partners1 shared company
- Great Hill Partners1 shared company
JLL Partners1 shared company
Level Equity1 shared company
- Mill Point Capital1 shared company
Savano Capital Partners1 shared company
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