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Brendan Kennedy

Private Equity Washington, United States ·Founded 2011

Overview

Brendan Kennedy is an American businessman and co-founder of Privateer Holdings, a private equity firm specializing in the legal cannabis industry. Under his leadership, Privateer Holdings has invested in several prominent cannabis companies, including Tilray, Marley Natural, and Leafly. These investments have positioned Privateer Holdings as a significant player in the global cannabis market. Prior to founding Privateer Holdings, Kennedy served as Chief Operations Officer of SVB Analytics, a subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank that provided valuation services to early-stage start-ups and venture capital firms. He also held the position of CEO and President at Mindability, a software company focused on customer experience measurement. Kennedy holds a BA in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley; an MS in engineering from the University of Washington; and an MBA from the Yale School of Management. Kennedy's strategic vision and commitment to the cannabis industry have been instrumental in shaping the landscape of legal cannabis investments. His work has contributed to the normalization and growth of the industry, paving the way for future developments and opportunities in the sector.

Investment Focus

Accredited Investors
High Net-Worth Individuals
Family Offices
Institutional Investors

Portfolio Companies

LeaflyTilrayMarley Natural

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Brendan Kennedy invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, Media and Retail, and is based in Washington, United States. Brendan Kennedy is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.