Sir Ronald Cohen
Overview
Sir Ronald Cohen is a British businessman and investor, renowned for his pioneering role in private equity and social impact investing. He co-founded Apax Partners in 1972, one of the world's leading private equity investment groups, and served as its Executive Chairman until 2005. Under his leadership, Apax Partners expanded globally, investing in numerous companies across various sectors. Beyond his work in private equity, Sir Ronald has been instrumental in promoting social impact investing. He chaired the UK's Social Investment Task Force from 2000 to 2010 and established the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment in 2015. These initiatives aim to drive private capital towards social and environmental good, leading the global impact investment movement towards an Impact Revolution. Educated at Oxford University and Harvard Business School, Sir Ronald has authored several books, including 'The Second Bounce of the Ball' and 'IMPACT: Reshaping Capitalism to Drive Real Change.' He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to social finance and continues to be an influential figure in both the investment and philanthropic sectors.
Investment Focus
- Focus on companies with strong potential for social and environmental impact
- Alignment with impact investment principles
- Scalable business models
- Experienced management teams
- Clear exit strategies
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Sir Ronald Cohen invest in?
Sir Ronald Cohen invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in United Kingdom. Sir Ronald Cohen is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Sir Ronald Cohen invest at?
Sir Ronald Cohen backs companies at Early Stage, Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Sir Ronald Cohen invest in?
Sir Ronald Cohen invests across United States, United Kingdom, Israel and Palestinian Territories.
What companies has Sir Ronald Cohen invested in?
Sir Ronald Cohen's portfolio includes AOL, Virgin Radio, Waterstone's and PPL Therapeutics.
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