All posts by Jirehl Carlos
The Investor Instinct: Spectrum Equity’s Ben Spero
11.16.22
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Ben Spero, Managing Director at Spectrum Equity, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with internet-based software and information services companies. Spectrum was started in 1994, and recently closed its tenth fund with $2 billion. The firm has an exceptional track record partnering with founders of high … Continue reading The Investor Instinct: Spectrum Equity’s Ben Spero
Steadfast in Healthcare Investing: BPOC’s Greg Moerschel
11.09.22
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Greg Moerschel, Managing Partner at BPOC, a firm committed to middle market healthcare companies, typically led by founders. Greg was recognized by GrowthCap as a Top Healthcare Investor of 2022. He joined BPOC as a Partner in 1997. Greg currently serves on the boards of Medicus Healthcare Solutions and … Continue reading Steadfast in Healthcare Investing: BPOC’s Greg Moerschel
Top Women in Growth Investing: Vista Equity Partners’ René Stewart and Rachel Arnold
11.02.22
Interviews
In this episode we chat with René Stewart and Rachel Arnold, Senior Managing Directors and Co-Heads of Vista’s Endeavor Fund. Endeavor is one of the world’s largest tech buyout funds led by women. Both René and Rachel were recently recognized by GrowthCap as two of the Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing. Endeavor seeks to … Continue reading Top Women in Growth Investing: Vista Equity Partners’ René Stewart and Rachel Arnold
PeopleFirst in Private Equity: Alpine Investors’ Graham Weaver
10.26.22
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Graham Weaver, Founder and Managing Partner of Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm that invests in software and services businesses. Since its founding in 2001, Alpine has made almost 300 investments and has hired over 60 executives into its portfolio companies. The firm has embarked on eight funds … Continue reading PeopleFirst in Private Equity: Alpine Investors’ Graham Weaver
GrowthCap’s Top 25 Software Investors of 2022
10.25.22
Awards
GrowthCap is pleased to announce The Top 25 Software Investors of 2022. In a year marked by challenging economic conditions and volatility across sectors, it was particularly interesting to see which investors and investment firms performed the best in software. Although several hundred firms were originally considered at the start of this awards process, only … Continue reading GrowthCap’s Top 25 Software Investors of 2022
Fueling Today’s Healthcare Innovators: Questa Capital’s Ryan Drant
10.19.22
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Ryan Drant, Founder and Managing Partner of Questa Capital, a healthcare venture growth equity firm that invests in breakout growth companies. Ryan was recognized by GrowthCap as a Top 25 Healthcare Investor of 2022. He has been actively investing in healthcare since 1996. Ryan specializes in the medical device, … Continue reading Fueling Today’s Healthcare Innovators: Questa Capital’s Ryan Drant
Healthcare Growth Maestro: THL’s Joshua Nelson
10.12.22
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Joshua Nelson, Managing Director and Head of the Healthcare Group for Thomas H. Lee Partners also known as “THL”. In his role, Josh leads a dynamic team with deep understanding of the healthcare space and operating experience. Josh was recognized by GrowthCap as a Top 25 Healthcare Investor of … Continue reading Healthcare Growth Maestro: THL’s Joshua Nelson
At the Intersection of Purpose and Profit: The Vistria Group’s David Schuppan
10.05.22
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with David Schuppan, a Senior Partner and Co-Head of the Healthcare Team at The Vistria Group, a Chicago-based next generation private investment firm operating at the intersection of purpose and profit. David was recognized by GrowthCap as a Top 25 Healthcare Investor of 2022. With over 20 years of healthcare … Continue reading At the Intersection of Purpose and Profit: The Vistria Group’s David Schuppan
Growth Investing Leader: General Atlantic’s Robb Vorhoff
09.28.22
Interviews
For our 100th episode, it is only fitting we interview an investor at one of the key pioneering firms of the growth equity industry. I’ve heard others in the industry refer to the firm as “The Mighty General Atlantic”, they are indeed the gold standard in growth investing. In this episode, we speak with Robb … Continue reading Growth Investing Leader: General Atlantic’s Robb Vorhoff
