GrowthCap s Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2023 GrowthCap
Morgan Stanley's Intervention Turned the DraftKings' Tide
GrowthCap will announce the "Top 40 Growth Investors under 40" in 2023. This award, which is celebrating its tenth year, has been surprised by the talent and insight representing the glow investment field.
The outstanding people selected this year have been active at the forefront for many years and have played a leading role in growing the world of Growth Equity and Growth Aquidition like today.
Growth investment requires a combination of rare skills in a wide range of fields, such as investment decisions, business strategies, management, human capital, acquisition, and capital market. There is no doubt that growth investment is one of the most difficult fields in the private equity industry.
This year was the most competitive year since its founding, and we could not commend all the wonderful investors who gave our name, but I would like to praise their great achievements and contributions to this sector. Masu.
Our evaluation processes include comments from candidates, colleagues, CEOs from investment companies, etc., and examined various candidates and lon g-term performance.
Eventually, the winners were selected based on the depth of the deal, the ability to support investment companies, the work style, and the promotion of corporate and industry leader roles.
Congratulations on the achievements of the 2023's "Growth Investor's Top 40" in 2023.
1. Brian Dunlap
Company name: Blackstone Growth position: CEO
Brian Dunlap is a CEO of BLACKSTONE Growth (BXG) and leads the acquisition investment of minority growth and growt h-oriented in software, cyber security, real estate / prop tech. We are based in San Francisco.
Since joining BLACKSTONE in 2019 and working on BXG's launch, I have invested more than $ 1 billion in various investment projects such as ISN Software, Articullate, Vector. ai, CVENT, Procore, and Diligent. 。
Before joining BLACKSTONE, he was a member of the TPG software investment team that spans TPG Capital and TPG Growth, and focused on investing in horizontal and vertical applications, cyber security, and edtech. He also served as the highest technology manager of TPG RISE, jointly established with Bono and Jeff Squall.
Prior to joining TPG, Brian was at JMI Equity, where he focused on SaaS and cybersecurity investments. Previously, Brian worked at General Atlantic in New York, focusing on growth equity investments in enterprise software and financial technology. Brian, who is half Peruvian and fluent in Portuguese, moved from New York to São Paulo, Brazil in 2010 as the first member of GA's Latin America investment team. Prior to joining General Atlantic, Brian worked at M& A at Morgan Stanley in New York.
Brian earned a BA in Public Policy from Stanford University, an MA in International Politics from the Freeman Spogli Institute at Stanford University, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
"I am honored to be recognized by GrowthCap alongside so many friends and investors whom I respect. I believe BXG brings a unique approach to growth by investing at scale every cycle." I am grateful to the dedicated group of companies who trusted Blackstone as their partner. -Brian Dunlap
2. Ross Devor
Firm: Thoma Bravo Position: Partner, Co-Head of Growth Equity
Ross DeVoe is a Partner at Thoma Bravo, one of the world's largest software investors with approximately $134 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2023. Ross is Co-Head of Thoma Bravo's Equity Growth Platform, a boutique fund focused on minority investments in high-growth software and technology companies.
As Co-Head, he leads the investment and operations activities of the Equity Growth Platform and plays a key role in sourcing and successfully executing on investment opportunities, as well as implementing Thoma Bravo's long-term operational and strategic capabilities to drive profitable growth.
As a key player in Thoma Bravo's customized equity growth strategy, Ross works closely with founders and management teams to implement world-class management principles and lead teams to realize their vision and growth potential. He holds a BA in Economics from Northwestern University.
"On behalf of our growth team, we are honored to be recognized for our contributions to driving innovation and accelerating growth for our outstanding portfolio companies that deliver transformative technology across industries. We look forward to continuing to leverage our 20+ year history of investing in software and technology companies to help founders embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead." - Ross Devoe
3. Mike McClure
Company: Sageview Capital Title: Partner
Mike McRouua is a partner of SageView Capital, an Equity Farm that supports hig h-growing software and technology companies. As a partner of SageView, he led investment projects, sourcing, dealing, and creating value after investment.
In 2011, he joined SageView as an associate, acquired the MBA at the Stanford University Business School, and returned to SageView as a director in 2015. He was promoted to a partner in 2020 and became the youngest partner in 18 years. He is mainly in charge of customer experience and supplementary chain software and technology.
During SageView, Mike actively involved in 7 investments, over $ 1. 5 billion in total business value, equivalent to over $ 300 million in total business value. He is currently a director of Aceable, Callrail, Specright, and User Interviews, and is also the Demandbase and Pantheon board of directors. Previously, it was Womply's Board of Directors' Observer.
Before joining SageView, he was in charge of investing in major North American companies at Trilantic Capital Partners. Acquired an MBA at the Colorado University Boulder School, a bachelor in economics, at Stanford University Business School.
"I am honored to be able to work hard to build a business that defines future categories, along with SageView's excellent colleagues, courageous entrepreneurs we support, and wonderful Limited Partners. Is a very huma n-centered business and is very fortunate to be surrounded by many wonderful people.
4. Candice Corvetti (Tie)
Company: Berkshire Partners position: CEO
Candice Corberetti is a manager of Berkshire Partners, a professional investor who handles mult i-level, mult i-asset, private and public capital.
Candice has been an important leader in the Berkshire service and industrial services division, and has been working with several innovative investment companies. It also includes Towntown, the most rapid part sales company in the food equipment industry. She succeeded in investing in Berkshire's first part town and played an important role in establishing Berkshire's first par t-t o-part sales company.
Candice is also a director of Tart Town, Cloud, Data, Digital Engineering Solution, Ahead, Director, Ahead. Other portfolios include the advanced drainage system and Ashulion that Berkshire Partners private equity is planning to withdraw in 2023.
The program has been greatly successful, and more than half of Berkshire employees are actively participating in the program and donating time and resources.
Candice graduated from the University of Williams with excellent grades and acquired a math and economics bachelor's degree. He acquired an MBA at the Stanford University Business School and became an artist scholarship student.
"It's an honor to be awarded with many excellent investors. I love this job, especially the opportunity to collaborate with the excellent leadership team of investment companies trying to build a better business. I am really honored to work with Berkshire Partners.
4. Drew Walker (Tie)
Company: Berkshire Partners position: CEO
Drew Walker is the CEO of 100 % employe e-owned mult i-level specialist unreleased and public stock investment company, Berkshire Partners.
Drew is a leader in the company's digital infrastructure team and has a strong transaction experience, including successful investment in TERACO, the largest data center in Africa and interconnected service providers. Other investment companies include TRACT, Point Broadband, AHEAD, Lightower Fiber Networks, Medone, and Opensignal.
Drew has also contributed to the promotion of Berkshire's responsibility investment activities and supervised the extent to the role of Berkshire as a member of the ownership project. He is also a member of Berkshire Partners Private Equity's Net Zero 205 0-year target and Berkshire Partners' digital infrastructure strategy for 2040 years. < SPAN> Candice is also a director of Tart Town and the leader of the cloud, data, digital engineering solution, Ahead. Other portfolios include the advanced drainage system and Ashulion that Berkshire Partners private equity is planning to withdraw in 2023.
The program has been greatly successful, and more than half of Berkshire employees are actively participating in the program and donating time and resources.
Candice graduated from the University of Williams with excellent grades and acquired a math and economics bachelor's degree. He acquired an MBA at the Stanford University Business School and became an artist scholarship student.
5. Dan Ahrens
"It's an honor to be awarded with many excellent investors. I love this job, especially the opportunity to collaborate with the excellent leadership team of investment companies trying to build a better business. I am really honored to work with Berkshire Partners.
Company name: Berkshire Partners position: CEO
Drew Walker is the CEO of 100 % employe e-owned mult i-level specialist unreleased and public stock investment company, Berkshire Partners.
Drew is a leader in the company's digital infrastructure team and has a strong transaction experience, including successful investment in TERACO, the largest data center in Africa and interconnected service providers. Other investment companies include TRACT, Point Broadband, AHEAD, Lightower Fiber Networks, Medone, and Opensignal.
6. Max de Groen (Tie)
Drew has also contributed to the promotion of Berkshire's responsibility investment activities and supervised the extent to the role of Berkshire as a member of the ownership project. He is also a member of Berkshire Partners Private Equity's Net Zero 205 0-year target and Berkshire Partners' digital infrastructure strategy for 2040 years. Candice is also a director of Tart Town, Cloud, Data, Digital Engineering Solution, Ahead, Director, Ahead. Other portfolios include the advanced drainage system and Ashulion that Berkshire Partners private equity is planning to withdraw in 2023.
The program has been greatly successful, and more than half of Berkshire employees are actively participating in the program and donating time and resources.
Candice graduated from the University of Williams with excellent grades and acquired a math and economics bachelor's degree. He acquired an MBA at the Stanford University Business School and became an artist scholarship student.
"It's an honor to be awarded with many excellent investors. I love this job, especially the opportunity to collaborate with the excellent leadership team of investment companies trying to build a better business. I am really honored to work with Berkshire Partners.
Company name: Berkshire Partners position: CEO
Drew Walker is the CEO of 100 % employe e-owned mult i-level specialist unreleased and public stock investment company, Berkshire Partners.
6. Scott Kirk (Tie)
Drew is a leader in the company's digital infrastructure team and has a strong transaction experience, including successful investment in TERACO, the largest data center in Africa and interconnected service providers. Other investment companies include TRACT, Point Broadband, AHEAD, Lightower Fiber Networks, Medone, and Opensignal.
Drew has also contributed to the promotion of Berkshire's responsibility investment activities and supervised the extent to the role of Berkshire as a member of the ownership project. He is also a member of Berkshire Partners Private Equity's Net Zero 205 0-year target and Berkshire Partners' digital infrastructure strategy for 2040 years.
Drew graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in Economics and Environmental Studies and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. "I am honored to be selected for this year's GrowthCap list, which is a testament to my outstanding mentorship over my 12+ years at Berkshire. Throughout my 12+ years at Berkshire, I have had the opportunity to learn from a wide variety of colleagues and portfolio company executives, all of whom have had a profound impact on my growth as an investor. "Drew Walker
Company Name Left Lane Capital Position: Managing Partner
Dan Ahrens, Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital, is based in New York and invests in high-growth consumer technology and internet companies that are driving the digital transformation of the global economy. As a co-founder of Left Lane Capital, he has contributed to Left Lane's overall operations, investment valuation, and portfolio value growth. He has led investments in the consumer and small business technology sectors, including Fintech and Marketplace.
He currently serves on the boards of directors of M1 Finance, Wayflyer, Moove, Clerkie, Arc Technologies, Exo Freight, and others. He began his career at Boston Consulting Group in 2016. He joined Insight Partners as a Partner in 2007. He graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.
7. Sophia Popova
"I am honored to be recognized with GrowthCap 40 under 40 this year alongside so many talented investors. Since founding Left Lane in 2019, we have been focused on partnering with high-growth Internet and consumer leaders that are driving the digital transformation of the global economy. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with founders who are transforming their industries and proud of the Left Lane team, who strive to make a positive impact and deliver value at every stage of the investment process." Dan Ahrens
Company: Bain Capital Private Equity Position: Partner
Max de Groen is a Partner at Bain Capital, focused on helping grow cutting-edge cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and horizontal application businesses.
He currently serves on the boards of directors of Nutanix, Extrahop, EDB and Rocket Software. These four companies, at various stages of maturity, represent the diverse expertise that Bain Capital brings across its private equity technology platform.
Max also plays an important role in successful Bain Capital technology, such as BMC software, GEN DIGITAL, and Viewpoint Construction Software.
Max leads the recruiting process of Private Equity in North America in North America, which reflects his commitment to fostering talent and promoting industry growth. Under his leadership, the team has greatly accelerated recruiting activities, including the "Road to Private Equity" program, which started in 2021. Max joined Bain Capital in 2011, after experience as a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group.
8. Michael Kalfayan
"In the technologies platform of Bain Capital, founders and entrepreneurs are working with a variety of friends, such as building companies that destroy categories, and management growing companies into global leaders. I am honored to have the opportunity to support the growing technology and the next generation of sort leaders.
Company name: Bain Capital Tech Opochuni's Title: Partner
Scott joined Bain Capital Tech Opochunies in 2019. He mainly focuses on investing in SaaS vertical platforms, SMB, and B2B market, and advises team investment in application software and information services.
He has a lot of growth investment in Scott's bain capital, such as Buildertrend, HUDL, Mixpanel, and Ren.
9. Jeff Machlin
Scott has been described by founders and entrepreneurs to believe in their vision, provide strategic insights, unwavering support, cooperative spirit, and support their goals.
Before joining Bain Capital, he invested in Avetta, CCC, Siteminder, and Xero as a TCV senior investment professional. After graduating from Santa Clara University, he got an MBA at Harvard Business School.
"Bain Capital has a unique opportunity to invest in the best software companies in class, from its founding to expanding. We launch Tech Opportunities in 2019 and focus on growth. I am very focused on partners and I am grateful for such excellent colleagues and management.
Company name: Summit Partners Awards: Partner
Sofia Popova was a partner of the Technology Team of the Summit Partners, joining a vice president in 2017 and promoted to a partner in January 2023. During his employment, Sofia has shown a prominent presence as a smart and thoughtful technology investor.
She plays an aggressive role in eight summit investments, equivalent to more than $ 1. 6 billion. Currently and investment experience include Invicti Security, KLAVIYO (IPO completed in 2023, NYSE: KVYO), MAVRCK, Vensure EMPLOYER SERVICES. ISMHR).
Sofia's investment has been enhanced by a wide range of technical knowledge obtained through multiple companies, including CONTACT (FUZE acquired by FUZE in 2015) and Recombinant (the acquisition of Coopersurgical in 2016). 。 While studying at Harvard Business School, Sofia served as an investment associate at the DORM ROOM fund and advised many emerging companies.
10. Adam Seabrook
Sophia has acquired the degree of economics and mathematics at Yale University with excellent results at Harvard Business School.
"As a growing investor in the summit, I have been given the privilege of working with innovative leaders. Their vision and tenacity help to change the technology of technology. To be able to take part in is really honored.
Company name TCV position: Partner
He has been investing in European technology companies for more than 10 years and focuses on investing in fintech, consumer, and enterprise software. He is currently involved in investing in Allica Bank, Believe, Brillen, FLIX, MIRO, MIRO, Qonto, Redis, Revolut, Sportradar, Commercial Republic. Previously, he was involved in investing in Siteminder.
Mike r e-joined TCV from Siteminder in 2017 and served as a business operating manager. Prior to joining TCV, he was an investor in SUMMIT PARTNERS and was engaged in discovering, evaluating and executing investment projects in the technology and healthcare field. Graduated from Harvard University and acquired a bachelor in sociology. In addition, LLB is obtained in University of Law.
11. Larry Contrella
"TCV has long been at the forefront of technology innovation, partnering with top technology companies to scale. Building relationships with entrepreneurs and teams that continue to innovate and improve technology solutions around the world gives us a front row seat to what the future holds and we feel fortunate to be a part of their growth journey."Michael Khalfagani
Firm: Brighton Park Capital Position: Partner
Jeff McHalin is a Partner and member of the Investment Committee at Brighton Park Capital ("BPC"), where he leads the firm's technology, financial technology and technology investment activities. At BPC, he led investments in Darktrace (LSE: DARK), Sheerid, Mathco, Coralogix, Internner and Xsolis.
He works closely with founders and management teams to help them scale their businesses, think through key challenges and opportunities, and navigate the evolving technology and competitive landscape. He currently serves on the boards of Sheerid, Mathco, Inspartner and Relative.
12. Henry Frankievich
Prior to joining Brighton Park Capital, Jeff was a Vice President at General Atlantic where he led and managed investments in technology and technology companies including Hireright (NYSE: HRT), General Information Services, Automation Anywhere, SAIC (NYSE: SAIC) and En Engineering.
Earlier in his career, Jeff was an investor at TA Associates covering multiple sectors including information services, financial services and financial technology, where he was involved in several investments including ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: ZI) and Russell Investments. Jeff began his career in investment banking at Citigroup, focusing on M& A for asset management and financial technology companies.
Jeff holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BBA with honors in Finance from the University of Miami.
"At Brighton Park Capital, I am privileged to work with a team of outstanding investors and senior advisors who are dedicated to building deep relationships and adding value to each management team. It is an incredible honor to work alongside and learn from the outstanding management teams and entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of innovative technology companies around the world." Jeff Machlin
Company name: B Capital Partners
Adam Seabrook is a partner of B Capital, a global mult i-stage venture capital that supports destructive technology companies. He joined the company as a senior associate shortly after the establishment of Capital, focusing on healthcare technology, digital health, technology, and new healthcare payment models.
13. Parag Khandelwal
So far, he has invested in Evidence Health, SilverCloud Health, Atomwise, Centivo, Picnichealth, Positive Development, Notable Labs, etc. In addition to investment, he is also the chair of the ESG Committee of the B Capital.
Before joining Capital, he worked for Imaging Advantage, an early remote medical company, and managed o n-site and virtual care services. He was also involved in the development of new imaging technology in a medical living room in medical biology, and acquired a degree of biological engineering at Cornell University. He has also acquired the MBA at the University of Chicago's Booth School of the Business and the Master of Economics at Western Ontario University.
"I was blessed with wonderful good luck to work with great founders, management, and colleagues while I was enrolled in the B Capital. I have dramatically improved the care of patients and medical expenses. We believe that we can improve the access to the market, and we can work with our team to improve our health care. I am honored.
Company name: JMI Equity position: General Partner
Participated in JMI since 2010. As a general partner, he is in charge of excavating and evaluating investment opportunities, strategic and management support for investment companies. Currently, he is the director of AppTegy, Bloomerang, Churnzero, Incident IQ, RainFocus, and Raptor Technologies.
Before joining the JMI company, he was an analyst in the mult i-brunch group of Merrilllin Lynch Securities Company's Investment Bank Division. Acquired economics at the University of Pennsylvania Warton School of Business.
14. Abhay Puskoor
"My colleagues and I are very proud of the growth of investment companies and supporting them to maximize their potential. In cooperation with talented founders and management, the worl d-class class. Building a software business is a great honor.
Company: Insight Partners position: CEO
Henry is a manager of Insight Partners and joined the company in 2016. It is focusing on investment in the developmental and scale software businesses in North America and Europe, especially in vertical and horizontal software.
Henry includes Afresh, AMCS, Camunda, Excltera, Exclude, Gamma, GAMMA, GELATO, JAMA, JEDOX, LAKESIDE, NUVOLO, PAYVOLGO, Portside, PrecisionLender, etc. He has worked closely with many Insight portfolio companies, including Sanas and Tritech.
Henry has been involved in more than $ 1. 8 billion of stock investment on Insight, specializes in building and expanding growth companies, excavating and executing M & amp; A, and navigation in the capital market.
Prior to joining Insight, he became an investor specializing in vertical software at TA Associates, and started his career as an investment bank in Credit Switzerland. Graduated from the Faculty of Economics University with excellent grades.
15. Chris Cavanagh
"Insight Partners' mission is to discover nex t-generation software companies that will bring change, provide funds, and support them. Insight size, excellent management resources, and 28 years of support. I am grateful that you can use the specialized knowledge to help you accelerate their ambitions with great founders and management.
Company: Spectrum Equity position: CEO
Joined Spectrum Equity as a partner in 2012. Currently, as a manager, he has recently launched London Office, a team that focuses on investing in European software and data service businesses.
Paragg has been the most active in the field of enterprise software, cyber security, and financial technology. Recently, based in the UK, it has played an important role in investing in BenchMark Mineral Intelligence, which specializes in price, data, and intelligence in lithiu m-ion batteries and electric vehicles. He also conducted an investment in Cyber Security Companies Netcraft by Spectrum.
16. Mayur Desai
Before that, we will invest in BATS GLOBAL MARKETS (acquired by CBOE), Verafin (acquired by Nasdaq) I got it. In addition to BenchMark Mineral Intelligence and Netcraft, he is currently a director of Bitly, Offensive Security, and OurFamilywizard.
He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Mathematics and Economics. He began his career as an analyst in J. P. Morgan's Restructuring Group in New York.
"For more than 30 years, Spectrum Equity has been focused on helping founders of software and information services companies achieve their growth ambitions. I have been fortunate to work with these leaders throughout my career, helping them navigate growth challenges and helping them build category-defining companies." - Parag Khandelwal
Company: Vista Equity Partners
Title: CEO
17. Laura Veroneau
Abhay Pschoor is a Managing Director of Vista Equity Partners' Endeavour Fund, which invests in high-growth enterprise software companies with ARRs of $10M-$30M. The Endeavour Fund seeks to invest in companies at the inflection point of their growth trajectory, providing leadership with the opportunity to achieve massive growth.
Since joining Vista in 2021, Endeavor has raised and led four new platform investments: MedTrainer, Benchmark Gensuite, Resilinc, and Gatekeeper.
Endeavor announced three business exits in 2023 with the partial divestiture of Fusion Risk Management, Tripleseat, and Zapproved. At Zapproved, Abay and the Endeavor team helped the company establish its position as a category leader through product expansion and improved customer success and market transition operations.
Prior to joining Vista, Abay was at FTV Capital, where he focused on developing and acquiring software and technology business investments, and in investment banking, where he advised clients on M& A, recapitalizations, and capital raising transactions in the asset management, insurance, and financial technology industries.
"I am honored to partner with the founders and management team to achieve the company's vision. Vista's investors and management team have decades of experience focused on the enterprise software business. We are uniquely positioned to work with management to build a foundation for scale, accelerate sustainable growth, and deliver consistent results for all stakeholders." - Abbay Puscoua
18. Ezra Mehlman
Company name: Guidepost Growth Equity Role: General Partner
Chris joined Euthore Envelopment Euthore in 2015. GUIDEPOST is focusing on investing in application software and data services. He is currently a director of Atlas Technology Solutions, Dscout, Tractive, and WP ENGINE, and previously LUCID (acquired Cint), LEAPFROG He was the director of Dori).
Before DRIVER, he was an analyst with CITIGROUP consumer and retail bank group, vice president of Great Hill Partners. Acquired a bachelor in economics at Notre Dame University.
"GUIDEPOST focuses on organic, highly profitable growth, and focuses on entrepreneurshi p-based businesses and entrepreneurs who usually make a profit of $ 10 million to $ 50 million. We are. In such a growing stage, we will build a partnership with our company and a minority of shareholders through aggressive strategies, financial and management support. Expertors are important differentiation factors in our market segments, and drive r-related relationships with executives of major industry teams are often inferior to developing companies, and to build more than $ 100 million profits. We provide important management support in the necessary fields.
Company: Charlesbank Capital Partners position: CEO
Mayur Desai is a manager of Charlesbank Capital Partners and leads investment in growth software companies. After joining the Charlesbank flagship private equity team in 2009, he participated in the launch of the technology Opochunian strategy in 2019.
Mayur has more than 10 years of technology investment in investment in more than $ 1 billion in software companies. Recently, it has contributed to investments such as Pakenergy, Titan Cloud, Ivanti, and Imagequix. Mayur has been actively working on launching a business at Charlesbank's various investment destinations, developing organic growth initiatives, implementing a number of corporate acquisitions, and hiring competent senior leaders. Mayur is known for building a permanent relationship with executives based on honesty, accountability, and a common wish to see each company's potential to maximize its potential.
19. Christoph Mayer
Mayur previously worked at Bain & Company, Audax Group, and Vector Capital. Mayur holds a BS in Physics, BS in Electrical Engineering, and BS in Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mayur holds a BS in Physics and BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
"I enjoy being part of a company that fosters meaningful, long-term relationships with founders and management teams. It is an honor to work with my colleagues every day to support talented executives in growing innovative, resilient businesses." -Mayur Desai
Company: Optum Ventures Position: Managing Partner
Laura Veronneau is a Managing Partner and founding member of the Optum Ventures team, UnitedHealth Group's independent venture fund that actively invests across the healthcare ecosystem. Under Laura's guidance and leadership, Optum Ventures is now recognized as a leading healthcare investment platform with over 60 portfolio companies and over $1 billion in AUM.
Laura has contributed to the fund's business and success with notable investments such as AbleTo, Dispatch Health, Equip, Garner and Unite Us. Prior to Optum Ventures, Laura had a wide range of experience from healthcare startups to UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Transformation Capital.
Laura currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Brigham and Women's Hospital. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics and law from Williams College and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
"Optum Ventures was founded to establish an integrated and strategic presence in startups in anticipation of the rise of innovation in the healthcare sector. In this role, we are fortunate to partner with passionate innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. From large market players to startups, we are working to make the healthcare system more affordable, accessible, efficient and equitable for everyone. Cross-sector partnerships have the power to drive innovation. Through this lens, I am incredibly proud of OV's journey to date and even more excited about what the next decade will bring." -Laura Veronneau
20. Ryan Mandl
Company name: Health Enterprise Partners Position: Managing Partner
Ezura is a management partner of Health Enterprise Partners and HCIT Equity and Service Development Company. Before participating in the team in 2010, he provided best practices for hospitals and medical systems as a senior analyst for Advisory Board Company (NASDAQ: ABCO).
After leaving the Advisory Board Company, he was a senior advisor in the healthcare category of Boz Allen Hamilton and focused on provider engagement.
Currently, director of The Intermed Group, WildFlower Health, Kno2, Proven Behavior Solutions, Family First Adolescent Services, Aware Recovery Care. Prior to that, Axiamed (acquired by Bank of America), Applied Pathways (Aim Specialty Health, which is a category of Anthem) Hcare acquired), Indemand Interpreting (Stratus Video/AMN Healthcare) Acquired), JVION (acquired LightBeam Health Solutions), and Director of Twistle (acquired by Health Catalyst).
He is also a member of the medical policy and management board of Harvard Public Health Graduate School. The Colombia University Business School has jointly taught healthcare private and venture capital courses for the past eight years. In 2021 and 2022, he was selected as the top 25 healthcare investors of GrowthCap.
21. Dmitry Yashnikov
Acquired a bachelor's degree at the University of Washington at St. Louis and obtained an MBA at Colombia University Business School.
"The magnitude of issues that affect the medical system is comparable to the magnitude of the opportunity for companies that can solve it. Companies that have achieved the most satisfactory achievements have a major impact on improving patient care. For the past 13 years, I have had the opportunity to work with a dedicated entrepreneur group to improve this broken system. I'm excited about what will happen in the future.
Company name: ONE PEAK position: Associate
One peak partner. Immediately after its founding, joining the company in 2014, as an investor in Europe and Israel, the largest B2B software development dedicated investor, played an important role in growing to have $ 2 billion.
Christoph is working closely with the founders and supports them as an valu e-added partner in the journey to growth. Over the past decade, he has invested in many major scalers, including NEO4J, Docplanner, and Pandadoc, and has now played a role in SPRYKER, DataGuard, Orgvue, EMNIFY, and Paysend.
22. Jim Ferry
Prior to joining ONE PEAK, he was engaged in investment banking work at Citi and Goldman Sachs, and provided advice to German clients on various transactions, such as M & Amp; A, IPOs, and other stocks and bond funding in Japan and overseas.
Christoph, who is a passionate teenager and lover of Quonz, has been ready to lead the initial construction of ONE PEAK, and has become PULSE, one Peak's unique market monitoring and market mapping data platform.
Christophe graduated with a good performance at Frankfurt Economics Graduate School of Economics, acquiring a professor at the London Business School.
"One peak has been blessed with a wonderful opportunity to work with some excellent software entrepreneurs for the last 10 years. With the help of our team's industry expertise, global network, and the help of the value creation platform. I am honored to be able to maximize their potential with them. "
23. Matthew Alfieri
Company name partner
Ryan Mandle is a partner of Five Elms Capital, a major stock development company that invests in hig h-growing B2B software companies worldwide. Since joining the company in 2010, Ryan has spent all his careers in investing in software companies in Five Elmus.
As a member of the company's Investment Committee, his greatest strength is the life cycle of the deal and the company, a valuable asset for the company, and a reliable partner for cooperating companies. Ryan has led 17 investments and many exits, including reorganization with AppTegy JMI Equity and the sale of Tagger's Sprout Social (Nasdaq). Others include Ryan's great effects include the sale to Service Fusion's EVERCOMMERCE (NASDAQ: EVCM), the sale to the onboard JMI Equity, and the sale of MemberClicks to the Personify.
He is currently the director of seven of the five portfolios of ELMS (AppTegy, ASKNICELY, CONTRACTSAFE, AGENT FIELD, Playvox, Singleops, Skedda). When Ryan is not focusing on creating New Deal, they spend a lot of time creating the value of each company, supporting the identification and execution of major growth drivers, such as product innovation, market initiative, price setting, packaging, etc. I am.
"In Five Elms, we believe that the key to the successful SaaS business is human resources. In Five Elms, we believe that the key to the successful SaaS business is in human resources. Five Elms' unique corporate culture and investment. I am honored to have gained the trust of more than 60 software companies in the past 17 years. ・ Mandle
Company: Omars Private Equity position: CEO
24. Jessica Gilligan
Dmitry Yashunikov is the manager of the UK London, the manager of the Omars Private Equity, and the Green Tech category. Dormitory's investment background is in direct infrastructure investment in OMers and investment banks.
Dormitory is focusing on finding and executing investment opportunities for major companies that develop business in the industrial purification and pure technical fields. In this strategy, Omars aims to provide patient capital to provide funds for the next development stage of these companies and specific projects for lon g-term funds.
Before joining the Omars Private Equity, he belonged to the Omars Capital Markets and Omars Infrastructure, implemented multiple acquisitions in the public interest business and transportation department, and led financing and loan in Europe. Before that, he belonged to the City Group's transportation and infrastructure team. Acquired a bachelist in economics at London School of Economics.
"Thank you for receiving such awards. I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with the exciting management and colleagues who work to build a better tomorrow through my career. Investing in the Green Tech field. Gaining the opportunity to support companies that promote the transition to the carbon economy is very rewarding for 600, 000 members. "Domitory Yashunikov
Companies name Capital Volity position: Partner
25. Eunji Chung (Tie)
Jim Ferry is a partner of Volition Capital and has a deep experience in evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities focusing on advertising technology, integrated platforms, marketplace, and other Internet trading businesses. Since joining the company in 2014, he has been indispensable to the Volition team, has gained a finance degree at Providence College and graduated as a good business student.
ADITUDE, COURT SQUARE, DOING THINGS, dragonfly, Rounds, GROVE COLLABORATIVE (NYSE: Grov) It has established its qualification as an observer of REVI.
"I am honored to have been awarded with excellent people who are passionate about investing in companies that have transformed in each industry. Volontion capital always prioritize creating more meaningful impact than financial investment. The fact that he is selected as a top growth investor under the age of 40 has been promoting this mission with his colleagues who continue to promote our unwavering commitments for the success of their business. I am proud of what I can do.
Company name: Centana Growth Partners title: Partner
Matthew Alfieri joined Centana in 2017 and served as an investment team associate. He is currently a director of Eventus Systems, and is also a director of Beacon, Plooto, Sayari Labs, SpyCloud, and Zesty. AI.
Matthew leads Centana's professional recruitment investment activities and plays an important role in promoting the engagement and connectivity with Centana's advisory boards. Matthew was selected as one of GrowthCap's top growing investors (2022), one of the Rising Star (2019) in the Wall Street of Business Insider.
25. Albert Koh (Tie)
Jim Ferry is a partner of Volition Capital and has a deep experience in evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities focusing on advertising technology, integrated platforms, marketplace, and other Internet trading businesses. Since joining the company in 2014, he has been indispensable to the Volition team, has gained a finance degree at Providence College and graduated as a good business student.
He led eight investments and served as a director of six companies. Before joining PSI, he was active as an investment bank in Goldman Sachs Securities. Acquired financial analyst honor at the University of Orbanny.
"The Centana Growth Partners will in partner with a company that is growing rapidly in the ecosystem of the financial service and invests in its own needs to maintain or accelerate its growth. For the past 12 years. We worked with many wonderful entrepreneurs who have transformed the financial service industry, and we have been able to provide outstanding results to all stakeholders with a consistent approach of supporting. I believe "Matthew Alfieri.
Company name: TA Associates Awards: Director
Jessica Giligan is a director of the TA Boston Office and is focusing on investing in consumer and service companies throughout North America. Jessica has more than 10 years of experience in consumer private equity, has focused on collaboration with emerging brands and major companies to promote growth and create permanent shareholder value.
26. Aaron Gupta
Through TA, Jessica is actively involved in eight investment ventures and shares TA investment in health advanced, Death Wish Coffee, Mid America Pet Food, Pet Curian, Stonewall Kitchen, and Thermala. I have invested.
Before joining TA as Associates in 2012, he worked in the Sagent Advisors M & Amp; A category. In charge of A. Jessica acquired the MAGNA CUM Laude at the University of Olin Business School in St. Louis, and obtained the MBA at the Harvard Business School.
"TA is proud of the knowledge, experience, and the depth of industry resources to grow and bring out its value. I am honored to be able to do this, and I am deeply grateful to the Growth.
Company director
Unsuji is a principal of H. I. G. Development Partners, based in the Boston Office and New York Office. Focus on the software field investment. < SPAN> "The Sentana Growth Partners will in partner with a company that is growing rapidly in the ecosystem of the financial service and invests in its own needs to maintain or accelerate its growth. For the past 12 years, we have been working with many wonderful entrepreneurs who have transformed the financial service industry and have been blessed with a consistent approach to supporting all stakeholders. I believe you can.
Company name: TA Associates Awards: Director
27. Nikhil Marathe
Jessica Giligan is a director of the TA Boston Office and is focusing on investing in consumer and service companies throughout North America. Jessica has more than 10 years of experience in consumer private equity, has focused on collaboration with emerging brands and major companies to promote growth and create permanent shareholder value.
Through TA, Jessica is actively involved in eight investment ventures and shares TA investment in health advanced, Death Wish Coffee, Mid America Pet Food, Pet Curian, Stonewall Kitchen, and Thermala. I have invested.
Before joining TA as Associates in 2012, he worked in the Sagent Advisors M & Amp; A category. In charge of A. Jessica acquired the MAGNA CUM Laude at the University of Olin Business School in St. Louis, and obtained the MBA at the Harvard Business School.
"TA is proud of the knowledge, experience, and the depth of industry resources to grow and bring out its value. I am honored to be able to do this, and I am deeply grateful to the Growth.
28. Joe Germanese
Company director
Unsuji is a principal of H. I. G. Development Partners, based in the Boston Office and New York Office. Focus on the software field investment. "The Centana Growth Partners will in partner with a company that is growing rapidly in the ecosystem of the financial service and invests in its own needs to maintain or accelerate its growth. For the past 12 years. We worked with many wonderful entrepreneurs who have transformed the financial service industry, and we have been able to provide outstanding results to all stakeholders with a consistent approach of supporting. I believe "Matthew Alfieri.
Company name: TA Associates Awards: Director
Jessica Giligan is a director of the TA Boston Office and is focusing on investing in consumer and service companies throughout North America. Jessica has more than 10 years of experience in consumer private equity, has focused on collaboration with emerging brands and major companies to promote growth and create permanent shareholder value.
Through TA, Jessica is actively involved in eight investment ventures and shares TA investment in health advanced, Death Wish Coffee, Mid America Pet Food, Pet Curian, Stonewall Kitchen, and Thermala. I have invested.
Before joining TA as Associates in 2012, he worked in the Sagent Advisors M & Amp; A category. In charge of A. Jessica acquired the MAGNA CUM Laude at the University of Olin Business School in St. Louis, and obtained the MBA at the Harvard Business School.
"TA is proud of the knowledge, experience, and the depth of industry resources to grow and bring out its value. I am honored to be able to do this, "I am deeply grateful to the Growth.
29. Chris Govey
Company director
Unsuji is a principal of H. I. G. Development Partners, based in the Boston Office and New York Office. Focus on the software field investment.
He has 10 years of investment in a wide range of industries, including horizontal and vertical application software, data and information services, cloud infrastructure, Internet and digital media, and cyber security. Before joining H. I. G., he was planning, executing, and managing investment in hig h-growth software companies as a Vise President of the Summit Partners.
In 2014, the mission was to establish Boston Women Inn Private Equity (BWPE) and support women's MBA professionals in the Boston's PE/VC community, supporting lon g-term maintenance It grew to have an active member.
Eunji acquired the Academy of Economics (Magna Cum Laude) at Harvard University and acquired the MBA with excellent results at Harvard Business School.
"I am grateful to be able to work in a business that is the highest priority on building a lon g-term partnership with CEO, entrepreneurs, and management. H. I. G. Grows is customized and can be fully used by Capital Platform resources. I am looking forward to working with these leaders to have a better classroom.
30. Rich Zajeski
Company director
Albert is a principal in the San Francisco Office and is mainly in charge of stock investment in software development. He has nearly 10 years of investment in a wide range of industries, including infrastructure software, application software, and cyber security.
Prior to joining H. I. G., he led Software development Equity Practis at Blue OWL Capital. Before Blue OWL, he worked as an investment professional in Charles River Ventures (CRV), Technology Company CROSSOVER (TCV).
Albert has acquired an economics of economics at the University of California, San Diego.
"In H. I. G. Grows, we have worked with many experienced founders, the highest executive officers (CEO), and the management, and have supported them to maximize their potential. H. I. G. is a deep business experience and partnership. I believe that the cooperative approach is a true differentiation factor, and I am honored to have been selected as this list.
31. Danielle Waldman
Jessica Giligan is a director of the TA Boston Office and is focusing on investing in consumer and service companies throughout North America. Jessica has more than 10 years of experience in consumer private equity, has focused on collaboration with emerging brands and major companies to promote growth and create permanent shareholder value.
Aaron Gopta is a senior vice president of Vista Equity Partners Foundation Fund, investing in middle market software, data, and technology companies. Aaron has been actively active as a representative of Vista, has established relationships with founders and management, and has supported corporate growth.
He has also contributed to the major recruiting, training and development programs of Vista. Aaron also spent a year on the business and value sales function at LogicMonitor, a hig h-growth fund platform investment company.
Aaron is currently a director of Arcos, Flash and Poppupulo. Since joining the company in 2014, he has been actively involved in investing in Vistage, Bullhorn, Lone Wolf, Main Street Hub, PowerSchool, Reducational Datacorp, and Upserve. Before joining Vista, he worked for Irving Place Capital and Green Hill and Company.
In the past 12 months, Vista's foundation fund has completed 14 transactions, including platform investment to screen TRG and Energy, and benefits to Aptean and CVENT.
32. Matthew Amico
"Business software is constantly evolving, and it is the driving force of transformation in all industries. In Vista, you can work with talented management who solves problems through software that has a true influence on the local community. Fortunately, I am honored to be able to scale the business to a new height.
Company: Silver Miss Capital Partners Director: Director
Nikhil Marathe joined Silversmith Capital Partners in 2015, and is now a principal, focusing on investing in two major industries, Healthcare IT & Service and SaaS & Information Services. His main investment experience includes Appfire, AMS, Centauri Health Solutions, Health Lifestance, Medique, Panalgo, and Upperline Health.
Prior to joining SilverSmith, he was in charge of healthcare IT and services as a partner for Ta Associates. I was an analyst in A. Get an economics science science at the University of Pennsylvania University Warton School.
"Since its founding, SilverSmith has been honored as a founder who launched a company that focused on providing products and services that provide true measurement value. With the goal of optimizing quality and maximizing patient satisfaction, it is honored to be able to support excellent entrepreneurs and companies through the whole healthcare ecosystem.
33. Kate Nimmo
Company name: GREAT HILL PARTNERS Awards: Principal
Joe Jermanese is a principal of Great Hill Partners, and since 2011, he has been in charge of composition, evaluation, and management of financial technology, business services, and software companies. In the private equity career, he is involved in 13 investments and nine exit.
ENUMERATE (community, housing owner association, provider of other vertical market software and payment solutions), VANCO (payment processing software company), VERSAPAY (invoice receipt software company), and so on. Support investment.
Also, "CHROME RIVER (provider of business trip / expense management software), AFFINIPAY (payment company specialized in law and specialized services), Reward Gateway, Accelerated Payment Echnologies (payment) Solution Company) also played an aggressive role in investing in FREIGHTQUOTE (freight transportation software).
Joe supports Great Hill's outbound / additional transactions, and has acquired Confirmation. com (Training and Payment Management Software Provider). Examination and confirmation service provider), He was a director of multiple companies, including Paychoice (salary calculation provider acquired by Sage North America).
Before joining GREAT HILL, he worked for a healthcare investment group in Bank of America Meryl Lynch. He has also played a shor t-term professional soccer player in New England Revolution. Acquired economics degrees at Duke University.
34. Mac Williams
"I am honored to work for a company where I have the opportunity to act as a true partner to our portfolio companies and impact the next generation of leading software companies bringing disruptive products to market. I am excited to continue our efforts to support and grow software companies over the next few years."Joe Germanese
Company: Great Hill Partners Position: Director
Chris Govey is a Principal at Great Hill Partners where he has been responsible for sourcing, evaluating and managing investments in companies in the business technology services sector since 2017. He has spent his career working with growth-oriented technology businesses and management teams, working closely with the design and execution of strategies with a long-term horizon.
After spending nearly a decade in the private equity industry, Chris has played a key role in supporting five investments and two exits at Great Hill. Most recently, he joined Meazure Learning, an audit and certification solutions provider based in Exam. He spearheaded Great Hill's sale to Zebra Technologies. He has also been instrumental in Great Hill's key investments in Fusion Risk Management (a provider of operational resilience and risk management software), Domino Data Labs (an enterprise-focused data science operations platform), and Eloomi (a provider of SAAS-based corporate learning software).
35. Douglas Hallstrom
Chris is a director of Fusion Risk Management and an observer of Eloomi and Meazure Learning. Previously, he served on the board of directors of Reflexis Systems prior to its sale to Zebra Technologies in 2020 and reviewed Reflexis Systems prior to its sale to Meazure Learning in 2023.
Prior to joining Great Hill Partners, Chris was an associate at Polaris Partners and began his career as an investment analyst at Jefferies. He holds a BA in Economics from Amherst College and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. .
"There are many different paths to reach a threshold of success. What I love about growth investing is carefully evaluating those options with great management teams and moving forward with determination toward a common goal." Chris Govey
Company name PSG Position: Director
Rich Zajeski is an instrumental figure in PSG's investment and operational success, leading several key investments in the business and rapidly progressing from senior associate to CEO in just over four years.
Since joining PSG in 2019, Rich has played a leadership role in nine platform investments and 25 add-on acquisitions. In particular, Rich has led investments in mid-market software companies and helped their management teams realize transformational growth. He sits on the boards of seven PSG portfolio companies, including 4ME, Code Climate, Livtech, Schoolstatus, Semarchy, Transit Technologies and Xenia.
36. Aneesha Raghunathan
Throughout PSG's operations, Rich is committed to nurturing the next generation of talent, overseeing talent acquisition for PSG's investment team and supporting the firm's summer internship and analyst programs. He holds a BA in Economics from Harvard University.
"Thank you for this award. At PSG, I have had the opportunity to work with inspiring founders and business leaders, and I look forward to continuing to work with great teams and companies in the future."Rich Zajeski
Company: Silversmith Capital Partners Position: Director
Danielle joined Silversmith in September 2020 and was promoted to Director in early 2023. Her investments are in the SaaS and information services sector with a particular interest in developer and IT tools, security and verticals. Danielle's investments include Include Gearset, GiveCampus, Proven Optics and Secular, where she currently serves as a Director.
37. Will Breskman
Prior to joining Silversmith, she was a private equity investor at Vector Capital and an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley. Her passion for technology led to her work in the design and development of MongoDB in the enterprise. His career stems from his early commitment to the . Outside of investing, he is passionate about working with organizations that advance the career development of women in business and making a positive impact on the broader community.
Rich Zajewski holds a BA in History from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
"The best part of my role as an investor is to work with talented and elastic founders to build software products that are really loved by customers and accelerate their growth.
38. Ryan Benevides
Company name: Turn/River Capital position: Director
Matthew Amiko is a principal of Turn/River Capital. Turn/River Capital is a major software investment company consisting of operators and investors, and offers flexible capital with specialized knowledge of the operation of the software market.
Through his career, he identifies an outstanding software business, demonstrates its unique ability, and supports organic and inorganic growth with Turn/River colleagues. Matt is a reliable partner of the CEO of Turn/River's investment company, focusing on supporting the team and the Board of Directors to consider the systematic and repetitive paths to highly profitable growth. 。
Director of TUFIN, Redwood Software, ActiveBatch, JSCAPE, Tidal, Cerberus, ActiveState (sold to Vertu Capital). Through a career on Turn/River, the mat was also involved in the Mailgun/Pathwire (sold to Thoma Bravo & Amp; AMP, then sold to Sinch), Huddle (sold to Ideagen), and the Commio platform. Prior to joining Turn/River, he graduated from the University of Tafuts and started his career at Goldman Sachs in New York.
"Turn/River organizes ourselves and thinking so that they are closer to software companies than conventional investment companies. This approach gives our investment team a unique lens on value. We provide exciting frameworks to cooperate with the next generation of software companies, structurally and processed with business, marketing, custome r-sized and recruiting functions. We are lucky to promote ourselves with such talented management. , You can consistently improve the profit growth rate while turning your profits to the black.
39. Nancy Hilliker
Company name: PSG position: Senior Vice President
As a Senior Vice President at PSG, Kate is responsible for identifying potential mid-market software companies for investment and helping portfolio companies expand their product offerings, geographic reach and achieve their strategic growth objectives, both organically and through add-on acquisitions.
Since joining PSG full-time in June 2020, Kate has provided strong leadership through her work and leadership roles supporting PSG's business. Over the past three years, Kate has been involved in five platform investments and 20 add-on acquisitions, and currently serves on the boards of five portfolio companies, working with management on projects such as acquisition integration, C-Suite recruitment, building and operating financial systems, and other strategic initiatives.
Kate also plays a role in culture and leadership at PSG. A former PSG MBA intern, Kate plays a key role in developing the talent pipeline by overseeing the internship program. She also mentors members of the Junior Deal team and is a member of PSG's Charity Committee.
Kate earned a BA in English Literature from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. "I am honored to be named to GrowthCap's 40 Under 40 list this year. At PSG, we believe people are the key driver of growth company success, and we have had the honor of working with so many great investors and management teams. I couldn't be more proud of what we have accomplished together." Kate Nimmo
Company: JMI Equity Position: Director
40. (Rising Star) Jacob Zodikoff
MAC joined JMI in 2016 and focuses on investing in software businesses. He is responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, and providing strategic and operational support to portfolio companies. He currently serves as a director for Onboard, Higher Logic, and Raptor Technologies, and is also deeply involved in investments in AlertMedia, Apptegy, Huntress, Ontic, and UKG.
Prior to JMI, he worked at Management Tiger Veda, New Mountain Capital, and Lazard. Mac graduated from Princeton University with a BA in Public and International Affairs and a minor in Finance.
"In JMI, I am honored to be able to work with worl d-class software founders and entrepreneurs and help to achieve sustainable growth over the long term. I am honored.
Company name: Advent International position: Director
Douglas Hallstrom is a Londo n-based advent International director and a member of the Advent Tech Team. In charge of discovering and executing investment projects in the software and Fintech field. In particular, it supports the promotion of product development of advent portfolio companies, expanding market provisions in Japan and overseas, and improving strategic value.
Most recently, he has contributed to the securing of the minority of the Medius, a global leader of AP automation, B2B payment, procurement and procurement software, and has also served as a director. He also contributed to the investment in Planet, which provides integrated digital payment services, and has been involved in the $ 220 million series D investment to Shift Technology.
Douglas has also contributed to the establishment and launch of the advent Xplor Technologies. Xplor Technologies integrates two portfolio companies (Services and Transactions Group) to build a global platform that integrates SaaS solutions, integrated settlements, and commerce acceleration technology. 。
He was also a director of UNIT4, a software business in the business planning field, and led the withdrawal in 2021. Before that, he worked at Bain and Company. Acquired a scientific person at St. and Ryu University at the chief."Technology is an economic theme of our generation, and the potential influence of software to the world is not yet sufficient. As an investor, lon g-term visions and human resources and partnerships. I have learned many times that people and culture are more successful in the shor t-term focus. I am very lucky to be able to work with a wonderful entrepreneur and management throughout our portfolio.
Company: Sasuke Hana Growth Equity position: Vice President
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Anisha Lagunasan joined Sasuke Hana Growth Equity in 2021 and is currently collaborating with software, data, and information services management directors and management as a vice president. Since joining the SGE company, Anisha has led five new investments and has contributed to the growth of nearly $ 250 million new equity, touching vertical integration such as healthcare, supply chain, and compliance. The global portfolio, where she is active as a director or directors, includes SIEVO, ZENQMS, Medispend, and LiveBarn.
Before joining the SGE company, he started his career as a venture capital investor at Bessemer Venture Partners, and then has been involved in investing in technology companies at Ta Associates in Boston for almost 10 years. After working for private equity, Anisha was the first operator in residence at Kevin Ryan's incubator fund, AlleyCorp. Through his career, Anisha has been actively teaching many investment experts and founders. Anisha is also passionate about improving capital access for women and minority entrepreneurs.
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"In SGE, as a technical investor who is patient, concentrated, and full of entrepreneurs, we promise to roll up sleeves and support corporate growth. I am very grateful that I was able to work with many exciting investors and entrepreneurs with many CEOs and managers in the process.
Company name: BREGAL SAGEMOUNT position: Director
Will Breathkmann is a principal of BREGAL SAGEMOUNT and is in charge of composition and underwriting in high growth technology and technology business. Before joining BREGAL SAGEMOUNT, he served as an investment bank analyst at the M & Amp; Group of Peter J Solomon Company. He plans to acquire economics honorary schools at the University of Pennsylvania.
"The unique and flexible platform of Sa j-mount enables collaboration with exciting entrepreneurs and management in a wide range of transactions (marginity, minority, credit). We are true cooperative. We have brought in mind sets, industry expertise, and proprietary growth factors into all investments, and have created a great relationship and return of investment life cycles to this day. I was able to build a lifetime relationship.
Company: WESTCAP position: Director
Ryan Benevides is a principal of West Cap, a strategic business and investment company that focuses on technology and asse t-based positions in industries such as FinTech, Experience Tech, Helsteck, Estate Tech, and Cyber Security. Ryan leads Westcap's investment activities in the cyber field, and believes that cyber attacks are one of the most imminent issues faced by our generation.
Ryan led the investment in Westcap's human security, Bishop Fox, and DRAGOS, supporting these management and discovering new market opportunities. After the investment, Ryan specializes in corporate development and capital structural advisory. A practical approach to Ryan's team creates a great deal of value in our investment companies, and is now a help to form the future of the industry.
Before joining WestCap in 2021, he worked for Blackstone for five years and was in charge of software and financial services. Since BLACKSTONE specializes in distribution receivables, I witnessed how technologies would destroy legacy business models quickly. This insight ignited Ryan's passion, a destructive technology and an investment in technology being destroyed. After graduating from Rice University, Ryan started his career in J. P. Morgan.
"I am honored to have been recognized by GrowthCap with many excellent investors. WestCap is working on the construction of a growth platform selected as the nex t-generation cyber founder. We are protecting local communities. Inspired by the founder full of mission of this category.
Company name Revolution Title Development Vice President
Nancy Hilker is a revolution Growth's vice president, investigating, curating, and executing projects in regulatory industries such as healthcare, retail, and fintech. In 2023, he promoted investment in companies that use AI to improve patient prognosis and to streamline electronic commercial transactions using machine learning.
He is currently an observer of MEATI and OPTORO, and has played an important role in formulating multiple Iggut market enrollment strategies, such as BigCommerce, Clear, DraftKings, SweetGreen, the first large IPO of CAVA, 2023.
When he was enrolled in City Group and Wells Fargo, he researched a wide range of retailers, acquired Kate Spade and Stuart Waitsman by tapestry, acquired Jimmy Chu by Michael Course, and a series of Heins brands and VF Corporation. Supported transactions such as acquisitions.
Except for work, Nancy is passionate about spreading young people and spreading financial literacy and entrepreneurship spirit. She acquired the MBA at the CFA, the University of Pennsylvania University Warton School and obtained a degree of economics at the University of Kanishius.
"Revolution is a practical approach that supports companies that transform each industry. I am gratefu l-Nancy Hilker.
Company name: Alpine Investors: Principal
Jacob Zodikov, a principal of Alpine Investors, led the company's service sector investment team and has an asymmetric upside opportunity through organic and inorganic growth Is doing. Jacob was in charge of education, professional, industry, consumer, housing, and healthcare industry, and was able to acquire 12 acquisitions last year, including the launch of three new platforms.
In Alpine's career, he gained 30 acquisitions with services and software, completed six dea d-rays, and completed two exits. Alpine is focusing on building excellent corporate culture in the service industry and investment teams in general, and is working to be the best workplace for those with excellent human resources. He is always looking for ways to maintain and improve culture, such as Alpine's empowerment, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
He is currently a director of Cobalt Service Partners, Alpinex, Riverside Insights, and Optima Dermatology, and has been a director of Innovative Systems, Comlinkdata, and AvitRu in the past. He graduated from the Faculty of Commerce, Virginia University with excellent grades, and majored in measuring economics and finance. When he was enrolled in the
"I am grateful to have built my career at a place like Alpine. At Alpine, we are focused on building valued, enduring, purpose-driven companies. I am grateful to have built my career at a place like Alpine. "Jacob Zodikoff
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