Fidelity Growth Partners Europe (FGPE) drives growth with key appointment

Date: 
Wed, 27/07/2011 - 16:50

Davor Hebel made Partner

July 27th 2011 – Fidelity Growth Partners Europe (FGPE) is pleased to announce the promotion of Davor Hebel to Partner in the London office.  This promotion, effective 1st July 2011, reflects the significant contribution Davor has made since joining the firm in 2005.

Davor is an internet and software expert and has been actively involved in a number of notable deals including Asset Control, InnoGames and Seatwave.  Mr. Hebel is a founding member of FGPE and has been expanding the firm’s reach into new sectors including e-commerce and online games and into new geographies such as Germany.  Davor was also included in this year’s Wired Magazine’s UK Top 100 - the magazine’s annual listing of digital power brokers.

FGPE’s Managing Partner Simon Clark said:  "We are delighted that such a successful member of our team has been promoted to partnership. Davor has a wealth of experience and is highly regarded by his colleagues and entrepreneurs alike."

Of his promotion Davor said, “My professional goal is to seek out and back entrepreneurs with aspiration for greatness and help them build large global success stories.  I am excited by the entrepreneurial energy in Europe and proud of the FGPE team we have built over the last few years.  I will continue to work relentlessly on behalf of the entrepreneurs to help them reach their potential.”

About Fidelity Growth Partners Europe:

Fidelity Growth Partners Europe is a venture and growth capital investor which backs technology entrepreneurs with aspiration for greatness. By combining a collaborative approach with a global network and a 40-year history of venture investing, FGPE helps companies accelerate their growth and become true leaders in their field. A strong track record in Europe includes investments in market leaders such as Seatwave, InnoGames, GoodData and Curam Software. In 2010, FGPE raised a GBP100 million fund dedicated to backing fast-growing European technology companies.
 
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