Michael Bevan
Director/Board Member at PPT Research, Inc.
Profile
Michael started his private equity career in 1996 and today has over 20 years of investment experience primarily focused on growth equity and leveraged transactions in water purification, wastewater remediation, advanced materials, sensing technologies, advanced fuels, and emissions control and abatement.
Michael is well recognized for his leadership on the boards of Seven Seas and Quench USA which led to the merger and subsequent IPO of AquaVentures (NYSE: WAAS).
Prior to co-founding Element in 2005, Michael was a Partner at Advent International where he led investments for the firm's environmental investment practice.
While at Advent, Michael also served as acting CFO of one of Advent's portfolio companies.
Before Advent, he was a Principal at EnerTech Capital Partners, an energy technology venture capital firm.
At EnerTech, Michael also served as acting COO for one of EnerTech's portfolio companies.
Prior to private equity, Michael worked for SEI Investments, holding a variety of business development, product development and sales management positions.
Michael received a BA in English from Denison University and his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Michael Bevan active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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PPT Research, Inc.
PPT Research, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing PPT Research, Inc. develops a proprietary chemistry and process technology that enables abrasive slurry management for wire saw slicing and wafer lapping. It offers a range of coolants, rinse aids, and cleaners that are critical ancillary products for the manufacture of clean and production suitable wafers. The company was founded by Irl E. Ward, Jr. on July 27, 1999 and is headquartered in Allentown, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Element II - A GP LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Element II GP LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Beyondnetzero
Beyondnetzero Investment ManagersFinance Beyondnetzero (BNZ) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of General Atlantic LLC founded in 2021 by Lance Darrell Gordon Uggla and Lord John Browne. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-06-30 |
Former positions of Michael Bevan
Companies | Position | End |
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Hayward Gordon Ltd.
Hayward Gordon Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Hayward Gordon Ltd. manufactures mechanical and hydraulic products including pump technology, strainers and filters and in-line mixers. The firm engages in industrial markets including mining and mineral processing, municipal water and wastewater treatment, food chemical processing, oil and gas, pulp and paper and automotive. The company was founded by Len Hayward in 1952 and is headquartered in Halton Hills, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2022-10-30 |
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc.
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. provides metal recycling services. Its services include scheduled services such as cardboard and paper recycling, waste services, mixed recycling and food composting, and express pickup such as battery, clothing and scrap metal recycling and one-time paper pickup. The company was founded by Graham Rihn in 2014 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Director/Board Member | 2022-09-30 |
Element Management LP
Element Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Element Management LP (Element Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Threshold Ventures, Inc. founded in 2005 by David Lincoln and Michael Bevan. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. | Founder | 2015-12-31 |
LumaSense Technologies, Inc.
LumaSense Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology LumaSense Technologies, Inc. provides temperature and gas sensing devices. It serves customers in energy markets including electricity generation, oil and gas refining and industrial materials processing markets. The firm’s temperature measurement solutions include infrared thermometers and switches, E2T-petrochemical and fiber optic temperature sensors. The company founded by Vivek Joshi in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2018-07-30 |
Soleras Advanced Coatings BV
Soleras Advanced Coatings BV Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Soleras Advanced Coatings BVBA manufactures rotatable sputter hardware and sputter targets. It supplies sputtering components to manufacturers of energy efficient low-E glass, electrochromic and smart glass, thin film photovoltaic panels and advanced displays used in touch screen phones and tablet computers. The company was founded in April 2012 and is headquartered in Deinze, Belgium. | Director/Board Member | 2018-06-30 |
Training of Michael Bevan
Denison University | Undergraduate Degree |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 2 |
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SEI INVESTMENTS COMPANY | Finance |
IONICS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
Private companies | 20 |
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Advent International LP
Advent International LP Investment ManagersFinance Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
SUEZ WTS Systems USA, Inc.
SUEZ WTS Systems USA, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing GE Ionics, Inc. manufactures water treatment equipment and chemicals. It provides services such as designing, installation, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment systems. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Trevose, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Catalytic Solutions, Inc.
Catalytic Solutions, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Catalytic Solutions, Inc. manufactures and distributes emissions control systems and products. The company was founded by William R. Anderson and Stephen John Golden in 1996 and is headquartered in Oxnard, CA. | Process Industries |
Quench USA, Inc.
Quench USA, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Quench USA, Inc. engages in the provision of bottle-free filtered drinking water solutions. Its products include quenchWATER, quenchSPARKLING, quenchICE, and quenchCOFFEE. The firm serves the government, spas and salons, gyms, retail, food and professional services, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and higher education industries. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA. | Distribution Services |
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd.
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd. Water UtilitiesUtilities AquaVenture Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of water purification services. It operates through Seven Seas Water and Quench segments. The Seven Seas Water segment delivers treated bulk water to governmental, municipal, industrial, and hospitality customers. The Quench segment focuses in the rental and servicing of POU water filtration systems and related equipment, such as ice and sparkling water machines, and from the contracted maintenance of customer-owned equipment. The company was founded by Douglas R. Brown on December 14, 2006 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Utilities |
PPT Research, Inc.
PPT Research, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing PPT Research, Inc. develops a proprietary chemistry and process technology that enables abrasive slurry management for wire saw slicing and wafer lapping. It offers a range of coolants, rinse aids, and cleaners that are critical ancillary products for the manufacture of clean and production suitable wafers. The company was founded by Irl E. Ward, Jr. on July 27, 1999 and is headquartered in Allentown, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc.
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. provides metal recycling services. Its services include scheduled services such as cardboard and paper recycling, waste services, mixed recycling and food composting, and express pickup such as battery, clothing and scrap metal recycling and one-time paper pickup. The company was founded by Graham Rihn in 2014 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Industrial Services |
Cambridge Technology, Inc.
Cambridge Technology, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of Novanta, Inc., Cambridge Technology, Inc. is a leading technology company that transforms organizations into "ai-first" leaders. The private company is based in Lexington, MA. The company provides unparalleled access to cutting-edge technology and solutions for some of the world's largest and most innovative enterprises. With expertise in big data, cloud, and machine learning, Cambridge Technology is the preferred choice for organizations looking to innovate and stay ahead in the market. Cambridge Technology was acquired by Excel Technology, Inc., part of Novanta, Inc. from August 29, 2008, on January 17, 1995, for $4.75 million. | Health Technology |
DYMEC, Inc.
DYMEC, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology DYMEC, Inc. manufactures hardened networking devices. The company's products deliver integrated wide area networking, industrial ethernet and serial connectivity for monitoring and control networks in power utilities. It was founded in 1970 and is located in North Andover, MA. | Electronic Technology |
Icynene, Inc.
Icynene, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Icynene, Inc. manufactures spray foam insulation. Its Icynene spray foam insulation has been installed in residential and commercial projects. The company was founded by Graeme Kirkland, Jim McGarth, and Gabe Farkas in 1986 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Industrial Services |
Hayward Gordon Ltd.
Hayward Gordon Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Hayward Gordon Ltd. manufactures mechanical and hydraulic products including pump technology, strainers and filters and in-line mixers. The firm engages in industrial markets including mining and mineral processing, municipal water and wastewater treatment, food chemical processing, oil and gas, pulp and paper and automotive. The company was founded by Len Hayward in 1952 and is headquartered in Halton Hills, Canada. | Producer Manufacturing |
LumaSense Technologies, Inc.
LumaSense Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology LumaSense Technologies, Inc. provides temperature and gas sensing devices. It serves customers in energy markets including electricity generation, oil and gas refining and industrial materials processing markets. The firm’s temperature measurement solutions include infrared thermometers and switches, E2T-petrochemical and fiber optic temperature sensors. The company founded by Vivek Joshi in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Electronic Technology |
GarrettCom, Inc.
GarrettCom, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology GarrettCom, Inc. provides industrial networking products. The company's magnum products emphasize fiber capabilities for the telecommunications, industrial automation, power utility and traffic control markets. Its clients include Alcatel, BHP Billiton, Duke Energy, Dynavar Networking, GNP Computers, and Invensys. GarrettCom was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Element Management LP
Element Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Element Management LP (Element Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Threshold Ventures, Inc. founded in 2005 by David Lincoln and Michael Bevan. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
EnerTech Capital Partners
EnerTech Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance EnerTech Capital Partners (EnerTech Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Scott Ungerer. The firm is headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
Seven Seas Water Corp.
Seven Seas Water Corp. Water UtilitiesUtilities Seven Seas Water Corp. engages in the provision of water management services. It offers potable water, industrial applications, wastewater treatment, water recovery and reuse, and emergency water. The company was founded by Douglas R. Brown, Robert A. Bergstrom, and Frederick Hung in 1996 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Utilities |
Element II GP LLC | |
Soleras Advanced Coatings BV
Soleras Advanced Coatings BV Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Soleras Advanced Coatings BVBA manufactures rotatable sputter hardware and sputter targets. It supplies sputtering components to manufacturers of energy efficient low-E glass, electrochromic and smart glass, thin film photovoltaic panels and advanced displays used in touch screen phones and tablet computers. The company was founded in April 2012 and is headquartered in Deinze, Belgium. | Consumer Durables |
Element II - A GP LLC | |
Beyondnetzero
Beyondnetzero Investment ManagersFinance Beyondnetzero (BNZ) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of General Atlantic LLC founded in 2021 by Lance Darrell Gordon Uggla and Lord John Browne. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
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