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Hillel Zidel

Questioner · DISC type c
Managing Director at Kennet Partners
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Hillel Zidel is a London-based Managing Director at Kennet Partners, specializing in growth equity for bootstrapped and capital-efficient B2B SaaS companies. He has extensive experience leading investments and guiding businesses through international expansion. Hillel holds a CFA charter and a Masters degree in Economics from the University of Johannesburg.

Hillel takes an active interest in the intersection of technology and societys future. He authored a piece for the Financial Times discussing how educational systems must adapt to the age of AI, emphasizing a shift away from skills that can be automated.

He has articulated the concept of an investor acting as the "Product Manager of Equity, " focusing on building and positioning a companys equity for future acquirers.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Hillel shows up

Price-Sensitive
Cautious & Analytical
Value Seeker

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Priorities

Topics Hillel cares about

Capital-Efficient Growth
His investment thesis is centered on bootstrapped and capital-efficient B2B technology companies, valuing sustainable growth over a "growth at any cost" mindset.
International Expansion
He frequently speaks on the key success factors for European companies expanding into the US, highlighting the importance of founder presence and building local partnerships.
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Career

Work history

2-2009
Managing Director
Kennet Partners
4-2024
Board Member
Fluid Topics
2-2021
Board Member
Scoro
5-2021
Board Member
eStoreMedia - digital brand intelligence #ecommerce #digitaltransformation
8-2022
Board Member
Jiminny
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2004 - 2006
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
CFA Institute
1999 - 2001
Masters Degree
University of Johannesburg
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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