# Kevin Frick

> Kevin Frick is the Austin-based Co-Founder and Partner of Serent Capital, which he founded with David Kennedy in 2008. A former McKinsey partner and electrical engineering graduate, he works with founder-led software and technology-enabled businesses on growth, customer relationships, leadership and acquisitions. He also serves as Co-Chairman of Avionté.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and Partner at Serent Capital
- **Organizations:** Serent Capital, McKinsey & Company, Avionté
- **Education:** B.S. in Electrical Engineering, summa cum laude, University of Michigan, MBA; Arjay Miller Scholar, Stanford Graduate School of Business
- **Known for:** Co-founded Serent Capital in 2008., Previously led McKinsey’s West Coast Private Equity practice., Graduated summa cum laude in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan.

## Career timeline

- **2004** — Identified as an associate principal in McKinsey’s Silicon Valley office in McKinsey on Finance.
- **Before 2008** — Partner at McKinsey & Company; led its West Coast Private Equity practice.
- **2008** — Co-founded Serent Capital with David Kennedy.
- **2014** — Serent partnered with Avionté; Frick was quoted in its investment announcement.
- **2018** — Welcomed Serent’s investment partnership with CoConstruct.
- **2021** — Serent reinvested in the combined company when Buildertrend acquired CoConstruct.
- **2026** — Commented on AI and founder support as Serent announced its $1.3 billion Fund VI.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Serent Capital in 2008.
- Previously led McKinsey’s West Coast Private Equity practice.
- Graduated summa cum laude in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan.
- Named an Arjay Miller Scholar at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
- Serves as Co-Chairman of Avionté.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Serent announced a $1.3 billion Fund VI on July 9; Frick commented on helping founders navigate AI as a technology transition.

## Links

- Website: https://serentcapital.com/our-team/kevin-frick/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfrick

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Last updated: 2026-10-15