h3. Neil brings significant private equity experience, having worked in multiple areas of the industry

London - 14 November 2012 Kennet Partners, the technology growth equity investor, has announced that it has appointed Neil Cooper as Finance Director.

Neil joined Kennet from Robert W. Baird Group, where he was Financial Controller, a role he previously held at Advent Venture Partners. Neil began his career at KPMG, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He holds a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Warwick.

Michael Elias, Managing Director, said “We are delighted that Neil has joined the Kennet team. Neil brings significant private equity experience, having worked in multiple areas of the industry in his career to date.”

Neil is responsible for finance, administration, and investor relations.

h2. About Kennet Partners

Kennet is a leading international growth equity firm that invests in companies in Europe and North America. Kennet supports entrepreneurial technology businesses with expansion capital to accelerate growth and build exceptional shareholder value. Kennet is an experienced investor with approximately $600 million in funds under management. For more information: www.kennet.com. Kennet Partners Limited is authorized and regulated in the UK by the Financial Services Authority.