David Noel

David Noel is a Partner at Kinetic Partners, an investment firm active in private equity and venture capital, based in San Francisco, CA. In his current role, he focuses on identifying, evaluating, and managing investments across the technology sector, with a particular emphasis on high-growth and innovation-driven companies. He leads deal sourcing and diligence, and contributes to portfolio management decisions.

Before joining Kinetic Partners in 2022, David served as Partner at Crescent Park Management, where he honed his expertise in public and private investments, covering various asset classes including equities and private markets. Earlier in his career, he was an Associate in US Buyout at The Carlyle Group, further establishing his background in private equity transactions and strategic investing.

David holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a BS in Finance & Economics from the University of Virginia. His significant achievements include guiding early-stage technology investments and playing a key role in growth opportunities for both public and private market portfolios. His professional background and education underpin his expertise in technology, innovation, and growth equity investing.