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Leslie Debauge
Founding Partner at Kennedy Ventures LLC
United States
Overview
Leslie DeBauge is a seasoned investor and advisor with a strong background in investor relations, due diligence, and new business development. Currently serving as the Founding Partner at Kennedy Ventures LLC and an Operating Partner at BuildGroup, Leslie's career highlights include roles as Managing Director at Empire Capital and Investment Principal at Greenbridge Capital.
Work Experience
Apex
2024 - Current
Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.
Co-Founder
2022 - 2024
Partners with family offices on investment/advisory projects.
Operating Partner
2020 - 2022
$380mm SaaS growth fund.
BuildGroup is a software holding company that selectively invests in leadership teams with staying power.
Raised $330,000,000.00.
Investor / Advisor / Director
2014 - 2020
Managing Director
2004 - 2006
Long/short tech equity hedge fund.
Investment Principal
2000 - 2002
Venture capital fund backed by Paul Allen.
Managing Director, High Yield Credit Research
1995 - 2000
Joined as Associate with Argosy Group, leading structurer and investor in private credit. Promoted to MD in 1997.
Corporate Finance Analyst
1992 - 1994
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
1988 - 1992
High School
1985 - 1988