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Keensight Capital appoints Julian Bennet as Managing Director

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Press Release | January 20, 2026

Keensight Capital appoints Julian Bennet as Managing Director

Keensight Capital (“Keensight”), one of the leading private equity managers dedicated to pan-European Growth Buyout[1] investments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Julian Bennet as Managing Director, who brings deep technology expertise to the firm’s investment team.
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As a seasoned technology investor, Julian has over a decade of experience investing in European and North American tech companies, with a particular focus on founder-led, mission-critical B2B software businesses. He joins Keensight’s investment team to bolster its existing technology expertise, focusing on sourcing and executing new investments and supporting portfolio companies.

His appointment reflects Keensight’s ongoing investment in senior talent and commitment to building expertise across the firm. Julian joins a strong and growing team of more than 60 investors, forming part of an international platform of over 130 professionals across four offices in Paris, London, Boston and Singapore. He will be based in the London office.

Prior to Keensight, Julian spent nine years at Investcorp, most recently serving as a Member of the Investment Committee for Investcorp Technology Partners, where he was part of the New York-based technology investment team after spending the prior 6 years with the same team in London. Before that, he spent three years at Hg Capital, working on technology investments across Europe.

Philippe Crochet, Managing Partner at Keensight Capital, said: “Julian brings deep tech sector expertise and investment experience in the mid-market. He has spent his career working closely with founders and management teams, and his tenure on investment committees gives him a disciplined, thoughtful approach to decision-making. His arrival strengthens our ability to lead complex transactions and support ambitious technology businesses.”

Julian Bennet, Managing Director at Keensight Capital, said: “Keensight stood out to me for the consistency of its investment approach and its unique DNA. The firm has built a highly international team and has a strong track record in technology investing by focusing on fundamentals and long-term value creation. I’m excited to join the platform and work closely with entrepreneurs as they scale their businesses into their next phase of growth.”

[1] Growth Buyout: investment in profitable, private companies experiencing strong growth, in minority or majority positions, with or without leverage, using a flexible approach tailored to the needs of individual entrepreneurs, in order to finance organic growth projects, acquisition strategies or provide historic shareholders with liquidity.

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 €7bn 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

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