Keensight has made two new hires to create a Capital Markets team of three professionals across its offices in London and Paris. This includes Zoe Clarke, who joins as Head of Capital Markets. She will lead the continued delivery of the firm’s debt financing strategy, supporting Keensight’s existing portfolio companies as well as working with the team on new investments. Zoe brings more than 20 years of experience in debt advisory, following her most recent role as Partner at EY leading the firm’s Mid-Market and Leveraged Finance Debt Advisory team. Her extensive experience and network will support the further development of Keensight’s financing approach.

Keensight has also hired Daniel Delghavi as a Principal. He brings significant experience in debt financing transactions across EMEA, following his time at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). Both new hires will complement the team’s existing Capital Markets professional, Maxime Ribet. A Director in the Paris office, he is highly experienced in structuring and executing acquisition financings and capital markets transactions.

The build-out of the Capital Markets team comes amid a successful year for Keensight, having reached €6bn AUM and distributed c.€600m to its investors through a series of exits. Across its four offices in London, Paris, Boston and Singapore, the firm has made nearly 40 hires over the last 18 months and has ambitious plans for future growth. Keensight’s London office now has more than 50 employees, across the investment team in Healthcare and Tech, as well as Keensight Performance, and the Platform team.

Jean-Michel Beghin, Managing Partner at Keensight Capital, said: “As a leader in European Growth Buyout investing, our experience shows us all companies need financing that is tailored to their needs, and this has proven to be successful over 20 years. We take a flexible approach to debt financing and we are delighted to be expanding our Capital Markets team to support our existing portfolio and future investments.”

Zoe Clarke, Head of Capital Markets at Keensight Capital, said: “Keensight is an industry leader with an exciting portfolio of profitable healthcare and technology companies. It is a privilege to be leading the Capital Markets team at Keensight and delivering on the firm’s successful debt financing strategy. I am looking forward to working with the team and bringing my experience working across debt markets at a time of strong growth and success for the company and its investments.”

About Keensight Capital
Keensight Capital (“Keensight”), one of the leading European Growth Buyout firms, is committed to supporting entrepreneurs as they implement their growth strategies. With over 25 years of experience and €6bn of assets under management, Keensight Capital’s team of seasoned professionals leverages their differentiated private equity experience to invest in profitably growing companies generating revenues in the range of €10 million to €400 million. Drawing on its expertise in the Technology and Healthcare sectors, Keensight identifies the best investment opportunities in Europe and works closely with the management teams providing capital, strategic guidance and operational support. Keensight operates in more than 90 countries across the globe with a presence in Paris, London, Boston, and Singapore. www.keensight.com