Where does Philipp Freise work?

Philipp Freise is Partner at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.

What check size does Philipp Freise write?

Philipp Freise typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.

Where did Philipp Freise go to school?

Philipp Freise studied at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (MBA, Business Administration); Texas McCombs School of Business (MBA, Finance).

Philipp Freise

Investor

Partner at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

London

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

About

Philipp Freise is Co-Head of European Private Equity at KKR, where he has worked for twenty-five years building the firm's German business and participating in major transactions including Demag, DSD, IFM, MTU Aero Engines, and OHB. Since 2005, he has led KKR's Technology, Media and Telecom vertical across EMEA, overseeing investments in companies such as Axel Springer SE, BMG Rights Management, Fotolia, GetYourGuide, GfK SE, Mediawan Leonine, Scout24 Switzerland, Trainline, and FGS Global, and helped establish the firm's Next Generation Technology Growth Equity team in Europe. Freise previously worked as a startup entrepreneur and serves as Chairman designate of the Board of Trustees for the Friends of the Richard Wagner opera festival in Bayreuth, as well as Chair of the Development Committee and Trustee of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation in London.

Experience

KKRCo-Head of European Private Equitycurrent2019 — presentLondon
KKRPartner, EMEA Private Equity2013 — 2019
KKRAssociate, Principal, Director2001 — 2012
MediawanBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
Axel Springer SEBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
LEONINE StudiosBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
GfKBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
Swiftkeyangel2013 — 2015
Venturepark AG, BerlinCo-Founder2000 — 2001
McKinsey & Company, New YorkEngagement Manager1997 — 1999

Education

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of ManagementMBA, Business Administration1993 — 1997
Texas McCombs School of BusinessMBA, Finance1995 — 1996

Skills & more

Languages French · German

From Philipp's professional profile.

Colleagues at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

George Roberts

Investor at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Henry R. Kravis

Investor at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Javier Justiniano

Director at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Jerome Kohlberg

Investor at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Joseph Bae

Co-Chief Executive Officer at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Julia Giese

Director at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Kathryn Sudol

Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Ken Matsumura

Managing Director at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Frequently asked questions

Who is Philipp Freise?: Philipp Freise is Co-Head of European Private Equity at KKR, where he has worked for twenty-five years building the firm's German business and participating in major transactions including Demag, DSD, IFM, MTU Aero Engines, and OHB. Since 2005, he has led KKR's Technology, Media and Telecom vertical across EMEA, overseeing investments in companies such as Axel Springer SE, BMG Rights Management, Fotolia, GetYourGuide, GfK SE, Mediawan Leonine, Scout24 Switzerland, Trainline, and FGS Global, and helped establish the firm's Next Generation Technology Growth Equity team in Europe. Freise previously worked as a startup entrepreneur and serves as Chairman designate of the Board of Trustees for the Friends of the Richard Wagner opera festival in Bayreuth, as well as Chair of the Development Committee and Trustee of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation in London.
Where does Philipp Freise work?: Philipp Freise is Partner at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
What check size does Philipp Freise write?: Philipp Freise typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
Where did Philipp Freise go to school?: Philipp Freise studied at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (MBA, Business Administration); Texas McCombs School of Business (MBA, Finance).