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Michael Huber
Managing Member and Portfolio Manager at Lavien Group LLC
Michael Huber is the Founder, Managing Member, and Portfolio Manager of Lavien Group LLC, an investment management firm based in New York.13 He established Lavien Group to manage investments in a concentrated portfolio of companies that have demonstrated long-term value creation, a culture of innovation, and significant insider ownership.1
Professional Background
Huber brings extensive experience in private equity and public equity fund investing:
- 18 years of private equity investing experience
- 6 years as a public equity fund investor
- Managing Principal at Quadrangle Group, a private equity investment firm he joined in 20001
Prior to his current roles, Huber worked as an investment banker at Lazard Frères & Co. and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.1 He began his career in the telecommunications industry.1
Education
- B.A. in mathematics from Macalester College, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa1
- M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Management12
- Awarded a Rotary Foundation scholarship to study economics at Universidad Complutense de Madrid1
Investment Approach
At Lavien Group, Huber focuses on entrepreneur-led, data-intensive businesses worldwide. His investment strategy appears to blend private equity-style investing with public markets.4
Board Memberships and Affiliations
Huber has served on numerous public and private corporate boards, including:
- Cequel Communications
- Get AS
- Hargray Holdings
- Tower Vision
- West Corporation1
He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Macalester College and a member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization).1
Personal
Michael Huber is married with two children and resides in New York City.1