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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

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