GrowthCap is pleased to announce the Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2025. Now in our twelfth year of conducting this awards process, we continue to be impressed by the depth of talent shaping the next generation of growth investing leadership.
Over the course of 2025, investors operated with a more disciplined mindset, balancing the implications of AI adoption along with new market developments. A keen eye remained on business fundamentals, operational excellence, and durable value creation. The individuals being recognized this year distinguished themselves through their ability to navigate complexity, partner meaningfully with management teams, and drive long-term success across their portfolios.
This year’s honorees reflect a cross-section of the growth investing ecosystem. Some are repeat recipients who continue to raise the bar, while others are appearing on this list for the first time. In addition to the Top 40, we are introducing a Rising Stars distinction—recognizing a select group of accomplished investors whose placement was beyond the Top 40. These Rising Stars have demonstrated exceptional ability and have contributed meaningfully to their firms.
Our evaluation process draws on proprietary research, nomination submissions, and feedback from colleagues, peers, and portfolio company leaders. This was one of our most competitive years to date, and while we could not recognize every outstanding nominee, we want to acknowledge the many investors who were considered and whose work continues to shape the industry.
Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of the Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2025, along with this year’s Rising Stars.
Jared Rosen
Firm: Insight Partners
Title: Managing Director
Jared Rosen is a Managing Director at Insight Partners and has been with the firm since 2014. He focuses on high-growth software businesses, particularly in healthcare and life sciences, infrastructure, and other enterprise application areas.
At Insight, Jared has focused heavily on venture and growth buyouts—a differentiator for Insight that allows the firm to take meaningful positions in venture- and growth-stage companies. This has led Jared to make investments with both high organic and inorganic growth opportunities. He partners with Insight’s portfolio to source and execute strategic M&A and holds board roles with investments such as Element5, Florence Healthcare, SignUp Software, and Hallo Theo.
Prior to Insight, Jared worked at seed-stage investment firms Amplify in Los Angeles, CA, and LearnLaunch in Boston, MA. Jared graduated cum laude from Harvard University with a BA in history of science and a minor in computer science. His academic work explored the interdependence of technological advancement and societal change, earning departmental honors.
“Over the last decade, I’ve been fortunate to work with founders and operators who see their investors as true partners. Rolling up my sleeves alongside management teams on company building and strategic M&A, and supporting them through accelerating growth, increasing profitability, and successful exits have been the most rewarding parts of my career. Doing this at a firm with some of the best growth investors in the industry has made the experience both humbling and incredibly fulfilling.” — Jared Rosen
Philine Huizing
Firm: Insight Partners
Title: Managing Director
Philine Huizing is a Managing Director at Insight Partners. Since joining the firm in 2016, Philine has developed a passion for and deep understanding of the infrastructure software and cybersecurity landscapes—first as a member of Insight’s comprehensive growth engine, Onsite, where she built her understanding of how software companies tactically scale up, and now by helping lead deals on the investment team. As an investor, Philine has doubled down on the infrastructure, cybersecurity, and DevOps ecosystems, and serves as a board member or observer for companies such as Cynomi, Delinea, Kaseya, and Knak.
Philine took a non-traditional path to investing. She started out in the engineering world, then went into consulting at McKinsey & Company’s New York office before landing at Insight. The investing and relationship-building aspects of her current role, married with the analytical and critical thinking skills gleaned from engineering and consulting, have given her a keen eye for promising founders and software leaders.
Philine graduated from MIT in 2014 with a BS in mechanical engineering, with a concentration in product design and a minor in management science.
“At Insight Partners, our thesis has always been to identify and partner with the best software companies as they scale up—providing the flexibility to structure deals that meet the moment and the guidance of our Onsite team to help accelerate growth. As I approach a decade at Insight, it has been a privilege to learn from some of the very best across sourcing, structuring, and operational advisory. Most importantly, it has been a privilege to learn from the founders and management teams we work with every day who are living the day-to-day reality of building industry-defining businesses.” — Philine Huizing
Paul Furer
Firm: Summit Partners
Title: Partner
Paul Furer is a Partner on Summit Partners’ Growth Products & Services Team, where he focuses on growth investments in the business services, financial services, and industrial technology sectors. His work often centers on collaborating with management teams to design and execute thoughtful growth strategies that leverage both organic growth and M&A initiatives to support expansion and build durable market leadership.
Since joining Summit in 2011, Paul has played an active role in 12 Summit investments, representing more than $2.1 billion in invested capital. His current board and investment experience includes Beyond Risk, Patriot Growth Insurance Services, and UHY. His prior investments and directorships include FineLine Technologies (acquired by L Squared Capital Partners and Leonard Green Partners), Harvey Performance Company (acquired by Berkshire Partners), Parts Town (acquired by Berkshire Partners and Leonard Green Partners), and Vivint Smart Home (NYSE: VVNT, acquired by NRG Energy in 2023).
Paul holds a BS in finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
“At Summit, I’ve had the privilege to work alongside teams focused on building strong, growth-oriented businesses and who demonstrate a level of dedication that is fundamental to long-term value creation. I’ve always admired executives who lead with discipline and a long-term mindset, qualities that I believe are essential to driving profitable growth.” — Paul Furer
Sophia Popova
Firm: Summit Partners
Title: Partner
Sophia Popova is a Partner on Summit Partners’ Technology Team, where she focuses on growth investments in enterprise software companies. Her areas of emphasis sit at the intersection of content, commerce, and data—markets where automation and community are helping reshape how businesses grow.
Since joining Summit in 2017, Sophia has played an active role in nine Summit investments, representing more than $2.1 billion in invested capital. Her board and investment experience includes Invicti Security, Klaviyo (NYSE: KVYO), Later (formerly Mavrck), Manychat, Vensure Employer Services (formerly PrismHR), Sifted, StackAdapt, and Ylopo.
Sophia holds a BA in economics and mathematics from Yale University and an MBA, with distinction, from Harvard Business School.
“I’m continually inspired by leaders who can translate emerging trends into meaningful customer impact. Supporting founders as they navigate rapid change is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a growth investor.” — Sophia Popova
Nick Oppedisano
Firm: Summit Partners
Title: Partner
Nick Oppedisano is a Partner on Summit Partners’ Technology Team, where he focuses on growth investments in category-leading software and technology businesses, with a particular emphasis on vertical-market SaaS platforms designed to deliver efficiency, data intelligence, and automation to industries undergoing digital transformation.
Since joining Summit in 2019, Nick has led or played an active role in nine investments representing more than $1.2 billion in invested capital. His investment and board experience includes CoderPad, Foxen, Furnished Finder, Jobber, PriceLabs, and Recharge.
Nick holds degrees in engineering from Western University and business administration from Ivey Business School.
“I’m continually inspired by innovators who translate a deep understanding of an unsolved problem or unmet need into technology that improves customers’ lives. As an investor at Summit, I’m thrilled to partner with these leaders as they work to scale their businesses and make a positive impact on their industries.” — Nick Oppedisano
Bill Skarinka
Firm: PSG
Title: Managing Director
Bill Skarinka is a Managing Director at PSG, where he plays a key role in leading investments across growth-stage enterprise software and technology companies. Within this role, he works closely with founders and management teams as a trusted partner, applying his operational expertise to craft tailored growth strategies and strategic value creation initiatives while helping companies accelerate product development, build high-performing teams, and execute go-to-market plans for sustainable growth.
Since joining the firm in 2016, Bill has led 14 platform deals and 35 add-on acquisitions across software and AI platforms spanning HCIT, infrastructure, compliance, and professional services. Bill currently serves on the boards of several PSG portfolio companies, including 2ndWave Software, Adeptia, DoseSpot, JAMS, LegitScript, Lightkeeper, MentorcliQ, Stylitics, Total Synergy, and Tribute Technology.
He received a BA from Bowdoin College.
“I’m excited to be included in GrowthCap’s Top 40 Under 40. The best part of my job is partnering with founders and leadership teams who are building meaningful, purpose-driven businesses. Learning from their vision and execution continues to shape how I think about growth and scale, and I’m grateful for the chance to be a voice in supporting their long-term success.” — Bill Skarinka
Chris Nesbitt
Firm: PSG
Title: Managing Director
Chris Nesbitt, a Managing Director on PSG’s investment team, leads the firm’s investments across the fintech and payments sectors. In this role, he serves as an active growth partner to management teams, overseeing both deal execution and value creation initiatives to help support portfolio companies as they look to scale.
Since joining PSG in 2015 as one of its first investors, Chris has been involved in 17 platform investments and over 30 add-on acquisitions, primarily across North America and Europe. Chris sits on the board of six portfolio companies, including Sola, SavvyMoney, PatientNOW, Meal Ticket, Packback, and Zenfolio, where he works with management teams to help implement key growth levers such as supporting C-suite hiring and identifying M&A opportunities.
Chris is also a member of the firm’s Portfolio Review Committee, responsible for monitoring and helping drive portfolio performance across PSG’s North American funds. He is also involved in PSG’s efforts to support portfolio companies in identifying and attracting top talent, including helping recruit board members and other senior advisor talent.
Chris received a BBA in business administration from the University of Cincinnati.
“Being recognized by GrowthCap is meaningful because it reflects years of learning how to support companies through different stages of growth. My experiences at PSG, working with talented colleagues and operators, have shaped how I approach strategy and value creation, and I appreciate every opportunity to contribute to that process.” — Chris Nesbitt
Mike Libert
Firm: TA Associates
Title: Managing Director
Mike Libert is a Managing Director based in TA’s Boston office, where he focuses on investments in software companies in North America. Leveraging over a decade of experience as a cross-border investor, Mike has led or co-sponsored 19 platform software investments during his tenure at TA, originated or enabled more than 300 add-on acquisitions for portfolio companies, helped close investments totaling more than $6.4 billion in invested capital, and completed seven public-to-private transactions.
Prior to TA, Mike worked at Bain & Company and Nintex, a former TA portfolio company. He holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an AB in economics from Harvard College.
“At TA, our approach is grounded in long-term partnership and collaboration. I’m grateful to work alongside and learn from the exceptional leaders we partner with every day, and to help them translate their vision into transformative growth and lasting value.” — Mike Libert
Nick Leppla
Firm: TA Associates
Title: Director
Nick Leppla is a Director based in TA’s Menlo Park office, where he focuses on investments in technology companies. He joined the firm in 2013 and has more than a decade of experience in the technology sector. During his tenure at TA, he has executed or supported 15 platform software investments totaling more than $2 billion in invested capital and originated or enabled dozens of domestic and international add-on acquisitions for portfolio companies.
Prior to TA, Nick was the Chief of Staff of AVG Technologies, a former TA portfolio company based in Prague, Czech Republic. He began his career as an Analyst at J.P. Morgan. Nick received a BA in both economics and engineering sciences (environmental) from Yale University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. While at Yale, he was a member of the Varsity Men’s Lacrosse team.
“The most rewarding part of our work is helping teams make the right choices as they scale, balancing ambition with discipline so they can grow resiliently over the long term. This recognition from GrowthCap reflects our collective efforts at TA and the trust our partners place in us.” — Nick Leppla
Firm: Centana Growth Partners
Title: Partner
Matthew Alfieri is a Partner at Centana Growth Partners, a growth equity firm focused on financial services and related enterprise software companies. With approximately 15 years of investing experience, he has led 17 investments across vertical and horizontal software companies relevant to the financial services sector. At Centana, he currently serves as a director on the boards of Benepass, Eventus, Gradient AI, and Vividly, and serves as a board observer at Plooto, Sayari, SpyCloud, and Zesty.ai. Recent highlights include leading Centana’s investments in Benepass and Vividly and the sale of Beacon to Clearwater Analytics. Matthew also works closely with the firm’s advisory board and leads or has led several firmwide initiatives, including recruiting and investment team training.
Prior to Centana, Matthew spent nine years at Goldman Sachs, where he led eight investments and served on the boards of six fintech and enterprise software companies. He received a BA in business administration from the University at Albany’s Financial Analyst Honors Program and has been recognized as one of GrowthCap’s Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors (2022, 2023, and 2024) and as one of Business Insider’s Rising Stars of Wall Street (2019).
“The most rewarding part of my work at Centana is partnering with founders who are reshaping how financial services operate. Our job is to help them scale with clarity and conviction, and I’m grateful for the trust they place in us as we work together to build durable, industry-defining businesses.” — Matt Alfieri
Adam Seabrook
Firm: B Capital
Title: Partner
Adam Seabrook is a Partner at B Capital, leading the firm’s investments in healthcare and digital health. Prior to joining B Capital, Adam worked at Hyde Park Angels, one of the largest angel networks in the United States. At B Capital, he has invested in and served on the board of companies such as Positive Development, Synapticure, Atomwise, Evidation, Sift Healthcare, and PicnicHealth, among others.
Adam was an early employee at Imaging Advantage, a teleradiology startup recently acquired by Envision Healthcare, where he managed implementation at hospitals around the United States, led workflow optimization efforts, and helped acquire physician practices as part of a rollup strategy. As a result of a proposal Adam co-wrote to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the company was awarded $6 million to develop a decision support tool for physicians. Adam was recently named to GrowthCap’s Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors.
Adam earned an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS in mechanical and biomedical engineering from Cornell University. He is based in Los Angeles.
“At B Capital, our healthcare investing is grounded in technical depth and long-term partnership, with a focus on AI-driven technologies across healthcare IT, digital health, biotechnology, and payment models. I’m grateful to work alongside an exceptional team supporting founders building durable healthcare companies across care delivery and therapeutics.” — Adam Seabrook
Karly Wentz
Firm: B Capital
Title: Partner
Karly Wentz is a Partner on B Capital’s Energy and Resilience Tech Team, focused on investing in growth-stage climate technologies. Before joining B Capital, she was a Vice President at Stonepeak Partners, where she primarily focused on investments in energy infrastructure.
Prior to Stonepeak, Karly was an investment banker at Morgan Stanley, focusing on M&A and capital raising in the transportation and logistics sectors. Earlier in her career, she worked in business development and strategy at Ike Robotics, an autonomous trucking start-up.
Karly holds a BA in physics from Middlebury College and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. She is based in San Francisco.
“At B Capital, our energy and resilience tech strategy focuses on backing founders building scalable, durable businesses that can reshape how critical systems operate. It’s a privilege to partner with the exceptional founders taking on these challenges, and to do this work alongside the fantastic team at B Capital. I’m honored to be included in GrowthCap’s 40 Under 40 and grateful to be part of a generation of investors supporting the next era of innovation.” — Karly Wentz
Firm: AE Industrial Partners
Title: Managing Partner
Kirk Konert is a Managing Partner at AE Industrial Partners, where he leads the firm’s National Security portfolio. A driving force behind the next generation of space and defense technology, Kirk steers the strategic direction of cutting-edge disruptors, sitting on the boards of Firefly Aerospace, Redwire, York Space Systems, and BigBear.ai, among others.
Known for his involvement in several high-stakes, high-value transactions, Kirk has been involved in a series of landmark exits, including the historic IPO of Firefly Aerospace and sales of Belcan to Cognizant, Gryphon Technologies to ManTech, and American Pacific to NewMarket. Kirk is a definitive leader in deal-making that strengthens national and economic security.
“Being named to the 40 Under 40 list is an incredible honor, but the real reward is the mission we serve every day. At AE Industrial, we aren’t just investing capital; we are building the technological backbone of national security. This recognition belongs to our entire team—it is our shared expertise and trusted relationships that allow us to turn bold ideas into industry-defining companies.” — Kirk Konert
Larry Contrella
Firm: JMI Equity
Title: Partner
Larry Contrella is a Partner at JMI Equity, where he leads both minority and majority investments in growth-stage software and AI-driven companies, forging trusted partnerships with founders, CEOs, and institutional investors to accelerate growth and create lasting value. He joined JMI in 2010 and currently serves as a director of Apptegy, Bloomerang, ChurnZero, GiveCampus, Incident IQ, RainFocus, and Raptor Technologies. Earlier in his career, Larry was an analyst in the multi-industries group in the investment banking division at Merrill Lynch & Co. He graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in economics.
“I’m honored to be included on GrowthCap’s Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2025 list. Working with growth-stage software and AI-driven businesses is uniquely exciting. These companies are redefining how industries operate, and partnering with their leadership teams to help scale and build lasting value is incredibly rewarding.” — Larry Contrella
Mac Williams
Firm: JMI Equity
Title: Partner
Mac Williams is a Partner at JMI Equity, where he leads both minority and majority investments in growth-stage software and AI-driven companies, forging trusted partnerships with founders, CEOs, and institutional investors to accelerate growth and create lasting value. He joined JMI in 2016 and currently serves as a director at First Due, OnBoard, and Raptor Technologies and works with JMI portfolio companies Apptegy, Higher Logic, and Ontic. Prior to JMI, Mac was an analyst at Tiger Veda Management and an associate at New Mountain Capital. He began his career as an M&A analyst at Lazard. Mac earned an AB from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, along with a certificate in finance.
“This acknowledgment from GrowthCap highlights the impact of the innovators and operators my colleagues and I are fortunate to work alongside. Working with software companies that are reshaping their industries, and supporting them scale in a meaningful and durable way, is deeply rewarding.” — Mac Williams
Chase Thomet
Firm: JMI Equity
Title: Partner
Chase Thomet is a Partner at JMI Equity, where he leads both minority and majority investments in growth-stage software and AI-driven businesses. He works closely with founders and management teams to accelerate sustainable growth and build long-term value. Since joining the firm in 2014, Chase has been involved in 13 investments, including current board roles at Greenlight Guru, SimpliGov, and Visiting Media, and prior work with companies such as Arena, CompanyCam, Swiftly, SOCi, and Vena. Chase started his career in investment banking as a member of the technology M&A group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He graduated summa cum laude from Santa Clara University with a BS in commerce.
“I’m grateful to be recognized by GrowthCap alongside such a distinguished group of investors. This acknowledgment is a testament to the exceptional companies and leaders we partner with who are transforming industries through software and AI. I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with entrepreneurs and support them in scaling their impact, growth, and long-term value.” — Chase Thomet
Matt Melymuka
Firm: PeakSpan Capital
Title: Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Matt Melymuka is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at PeakSpan Capital, a B2B software-focused growth equity firm with over $2.5 billion in AUM and offices in New York City and San Mateo, California. PeakSpan pursues a thematic approach to working with entrepreneurs, and Matt leads the firm’s efforts in the go-to-market technology and hospitality technology sectors. Matt has been working with growth-stage software and technology businesses his whole career and has had the privilege of working with over 35 growth-stage business software companies over the last 15+ years.
Prior to co-founding PeakSpan, Matt worked at Greycroft Partners on the growth-stage investment team. Prior to Greycroft, he worked at Investor Growth Capital on the B2B software team, where he met his co-founders, and they began refining the investment strategy, approach, and philosophy that underpins PeakSpan today. He started his career in investment banking as a member of the Technology, Media and Telecom group at Piper Jaffray.
Matt received a BS in finance from Georgetown University, where he graduated cum laude. He lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his wife Ratavy, his two daughters, Luna and Leyla, and their mini golden retriever, Enzo.
“It is an honor to be recognized on GrowthCap’s 40 Under 40 list for a second year alongside a roster of investors and firms that I have such deep respect for. This is really a team award and is a reflection of both the incredible team at PeakSpan and of the amazing entrepreneurs that I’m truly privileged to get to work with every day.” — Matt Melymuka
Jack Freeman
Firm: PeakSpan Capital
Title: Partner
Jack Freeman is a Partner at PeakSpan Capital, a B2B software-focused growth equity firm with over $2.5 billion in AUM and offices in New York City and San Mateo, California. Jack has worked with growth-stage technology businesses his whole career and has been a partner to over 25 portfolio companies at PeakSpan. He currently leads PeakSpan’s FinTech and Supply Chain investment themes. Prior to joining PeakSpan, Jack worked for Stackpop, an early-stage startup where he helped build out a SaaS spend management platform to help CTOs and IT teams buy and manage their internet infrastructure. After his startup was disrupted by AWS, Jack joined Macquarie Capital where he spent 3 years executing software M&A and capital markets transactions for technology businesses.
Jack holds a BA in economics from Middlebury College, and prior to Middlebury, he played Division I soccer for Seton Hall University as well as the New York Red Bull U-23 Team. Jack lives in Larchmont, NY with his wife and two dogs, Willow and Leeuwen. Once a year, Jack captains a team in a charity bike ride to the Hamptons to support his brother’s autism program, Quest, where he’s raised over $100K. Since retiring from collegiate soccer, Jack has become an avid endurance athlete completing five of the “big six” world marathon majors (London remaining!), an Ironman, and a 50-mile ultramarathon race. Jack currently has his sights set on taking his 2:32 marathon time down to sub-2:30.
“Helping build the PeakSpan platform over the last decade has been a true privilege and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I wake up every morning grateful for the team we’ve assembled and could not be more bullish on the opportunity ahead as we look to scale our next ‘peak’ as a firm. Our most important ingredient at PeakSpan is our people. The high bar and refined lens we take to our hiring is the same lens we take towards selecting which entrepreneurs to pursue. We love partnering with high-growth, game-changing technology companies – but above all else, partnering with constructive, collaborative, and inspiring management teams has been the secret to our success at PeakSpan. We’re honored to be receiving recognition from GrowthCap and look forward to carrying forward our mission to be the partner of choice for growth-stage software companies.” – Jack Freeman
Firm: Spectrum Equity
Title: Managing Director
As a Managing Director at Spectrum, Parag Khandelwal leads the firm’s investment efforts in Europe from the London office he opened and continues to grow. Known for his analytical rigor and natural ability to build trust with management teams, he brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to helping companies refine their growth strategies and pursue transformational opportunities.
In 2025, Parag led Spectrum’s largest European investment in its 30+ year history – a majority recapitalization of an unannounced ERP software platform. He continues to serve as board chairman for Netcraft, where he has supported record pipeline growth and AI-driven product development to combat emerging threats like deepfakes. Parag also oversees Spectrum’s investment in Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a UK-based leader in lithium-ion battery and EV supply chain data, and guided the launch of In Tandem, the new parent company uniting OurFamilyWizard and France-based FamilyWall.
Parag graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in mathematics and economics and began his career as an analyst with J.P. Morgan’s Restructuring Group in New York City. This marks his seventh consecutive year on GrowthCap’s 40 Under 40 list.
“The best investments are built on relationships that start long before the deal. Whether it’s a founder I’ve partnered with for a decade or a team I’m just getting to know, the foundation is the same: listen deeply, move thoughtfully, and earn the right to be a true partner.” — Parag Khandelwal
Firm: Optum Ventures
Title: Managing Partner
Laura Veroneau is a Managing Partner and founding team member of Optum Ventures. Under her guidance and leadership, Optum Ventures has gained recognition as a leading platform in healthcare investing, now with 75+ portfolio companies and over $2 billion in assets under management. Laura’s experience—ranging from a healthcare startup to UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health, and Transformation Capital—has enabled her to develop a deep understanding of the healthcare system, with an eye on how innovation can integrate into and transform the overall industry.
Laura received her undergraduate degree in economics and legal studies from Williams College, earned an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, and currently sits on the Board of Overseers for Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Firm: Left Lane Capital
Title: Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Vinny Pujji is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital, a New York- and London-based global venture capital and growth equity firm investing in hyper-growth consumer and SMB businesses with enduring customer relationships. As a founding partner, Vinny helps drive the firm’s global investment strategy and portfolio development and plays a key role overseeing Left Lane Capital’s investment team.
He currently serves on the boards of Pearl, Smartcat, Tapcart, WeTravel, HNRY, GHC, Ownwell, and others. Prior to Left Lane, Vinny was a key investment professional at Insight Partners, where he helped deploy approximately $1 billion across a portfolio of category-defining technology companies. He sourced and worked on more than 17 investments, including select prior board experience at Chargebee, BharatPe, Diligent, Copado, and The Farmer’s Dog. He has personally been a board member or early investor in companies like Truebill (Rocket Money), Oura, Coterie, Catalina Crunch, Freshpaint.io, and others.
“I’m grateful to be recognized by GrowthCap’s 40 Under 40 this year and to be included among such an accomplished group of investors. Since Left Lane Capital launched in 2019, we’ve been focused on partnering with ambitious, forward-thinking founders in consumer and SMB who are reshaping how people and businesses interact, engage, and transact—and accelerating the broader digitization of the global economy. We’re especially drawn to companies that become part of everyday life by building enduring customer relationships and driving industry-wide change at scale. I’m deeply thankful to the founders who place their trust in us, and I’m proud of the Left Lane team for striving to be a high-conviction, value-added partner at every stage of the journey.” — Vinny Pujji
Ryan Mandl
Firm: Five Elms Capital
Title: Partner
Ryan Mandl is a Partner at Five Elms Capital, a leading growth equity firm that invests in high-growth, B2B software businesses globally. Since joining Five Elms in 2010, he has spent his career investing in software businesses. As a member of the firm’s Investment Committee, Ryan’s influence spans across the deal and company lifecycle, making him a valuable asset to the firm and a trusted partner to the companies he works with.
Ryan has helped lead 18 investments and numerous exits, including the recent recapitalization of Apptegy with JMI Equity and the sale of Tagger to Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT). Other notable exits Ryan has been a key influence in include Service Fusion to Evercommerce (NASDAQ: EVCM), OnBoard to JMI Equity, OrderUp to Groupon, and MemberClicks to Personify. Ryan currently serves on the boards of nine Five Elms portfolio companies: 360Player, Apptegy, AskNicely, ContractSafe, Barti, Field Agent, Ritten, RoomPriceGenie, and SingleOps. Ryan also spends significant time on value creation efforts with each of his companies, identifying and executing significant growth levers including product innovation, GTM initiatives, pricing and packaging, and M&A.
“During my career at Five Elms, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with exceptional founders and investing in innovative vertical SaaS businesses. I’m continually inspired by the ambition and execution of the teams building software that serves critical, underserved markets. I’m excited to keep working alongside founders as they build category leaders and drive long-term growth.” — Ryan Mandl
Stephanie Schneider
Firm: Five Elms Capital
Title: Partner
Stephanie Schneider is a Partner at Five Elms Capital, a leading growth equity firm that invests in fast-growing B2B software businesses. With ten years of experience at Five Elms, Stephanie has been instrumental in executing over 23 deals. As a member of the Investment Committee, she leverages her background in advising corporations and financial sponsors to collaborate with growing, founder-owned SaaS businesses. Her leadership provides these companies with the capital and resources needed to accelerate their growth and solidify their positions as industry leaders.
Stephanie currently serves on the boards of Claravine, Continu, Covideo, Opiniion, POWWR, Pathify, Reachdesk, ShippyPro, and Ten Thousand Coffees (10KC). She has played a key role in many of the firm’s successful investments and exits, including Flywheel (acquired by WP Engine), LaborChart (acquired by Procore), and Service Fusion (acquired by EverCommerce).
Before joining Five Elms, Stephanie worked as an investment banker in Citigroup’s Technology Group, where she advised corporations and financial sponsors on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance. She also has experience as an investment banker in Sterne Agee’s Financial Services Group. Stephanie holds a BA in journalism and advertising from Southern Methodist University.
“Partnering with founders building software companies people love is the most rewarding part of what we do at Five Elms. We aim to provide more than capital—bringing strategic insight and operational support to help great products become category leaders. Being named to GrowthCap’s 2025 40 Under 40 is a reflection of that mission and a testament to the incredible entrepreneurs who trust us to support their journeys.” — Stephanie Schneider
Thomas Kershisnik
Firm: Five Elms Capital
Title: Partner
Thomas Kershisnik is a Partner at Five Elms Capital and a key member of the firm’s Investment Committee. As a Partner and long-tenured member of the investing team, Thomas has helped shape Five Elms’ strategy and reputation as a leading global growth equity investor. In addition to his investing responsibilities, Thomas oversees firm operations and investor relations, playing a critical role in scaling Five Elms’ platform and deepening relationships with limited partners. His 10+ years of experience focused exclusively on B2B software has given him a nuanced understanding of the dynamics that drive sustainable growth, the challenges founders face at each stage, and the levers investors can pull to unlock long-term value.
Thomas currently serves on the boards of six companies, including Covideo, DarkOwl, Lumar, OpenReel, Rebrandly, and Sendlane. His previous investments and exits include Flywheel (acquired by WP Engine), Panopta (acquired by Fortinet – NASDAQ: FTNT), RFP360 (acquired by RFPIO), and SiteHawk (acquired by Sphera).
“Sustainable growth comes from building strong foundations—thoughtful strategy, disciplined execution, and alignment among founders, teams, and investors. In growth equity, our role is to be steady partners as companies scale, helping leaders navigate challenges and make decisions that support long-term value creation. I’m fortunate to work alongside innovative founders who are committed to building enduring software businesses.” — Thomas Kershisnik
Farouk Hussein
Firm: Hg
Title: Partner
Farouk Hussein is a Partner leading the Mercury fund and team in North America for Hg, a leading transatlantic software investment firm with over $100 billion in AUM. He originates, evaluates, and manages investments in the lower middle market across the firm’s core thematic clusters, with an emphasis on partnering with and transforming founder-led businesses.
A thought leader in GenAI, he continues to help organize the firm’s annual Software Leadership Gathering, which brings together approximately 100 executives from top software and AI companies globally in Lucerne, Switzerland. In the past year, he has served on panels and hosted podcasts with visionaries from companies such as Replit, Mistral, and Perplexity.
Before joining Hg, Farouk was a Founding Partner at SQN Investors, where he incubated the firm’s private equity arm focused on structured growth and control investments in global software companies. Prior to SQN, he spent over a decade at HGGC, where he helped build and lead the technology investment practice, and JMI Equity. Investments, board roles, and portfolio companies have included Empyrean Solutions, CINC Systems, Cornerstone OnDemand (acquired by Clearlake Capital), Bigtincan (acquired by Vector Capital), AMI (acquired by TH Lee), Idera (acquired by Partners Group), Denodo Technologies (recapitalized by TPG Growth), Dealer-FX (acquired by Snap-on), iCongo / hybris Software (acquired by SAP), Serena Software (acquired by Micro Focus), BigMachines (acquired by Oracle), Granicus (acquired by Vista Equity Partners), Internet Brands (acquired by KKR), and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW). He started his career in technology M&A at Union Square Advisors.
Fluent in French and originally from Toronto, Canada, Farouk graduated with honors from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.
“Software is entering its most consequential era with AI fundamentally reshaping how companies compete and create value. At Hg’s Mercury fund, we’re privileged to work alongside founder-led businesses navigating this disruptive transition—mobilizing AI capabilities to increase market leadership and unlocking exciting new growth vectors through automation. The most rewarding aspect isn’t just making investments; it’s being in the trenches with visionary, product-centric founders who have the courage to challenge incumbents and build innovative, enduring technology businesses. Their ambition fuels our work, and being recognized by GrowthCap alongside such exceptional peer investors reflects the trust these entrepreneurs place in us as partners.” — Farouk Hussein
Stefanie Raiola
Firm: Hg
Title: Director
Stefanie Raiola is a Director at Hg, where she leads fintech investing for the Genesis fund in North America and focuses on identifying the next generation of innovative software platforms. She currently serves on the boards of Ncontracts, Nitrogen, Gen II, and Mitratech, partnering with founders and CEOs on growth acceleration, operational transformation, and AI-driven value creation. Her investing philosophy centers on developing differentiated theses around emerging trends, then building trusted relationships with CEOs who are shaping those markets.
Stefanie recently co-led Hg’s investment in Ncontracts, combining it with Venminder to form a scaled GRC leader serving regional and community banks. She also led a strategic investment in a high-potential ERP platform. Motivated by a strong competitive edge and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes, Stefanie couples ambition with a thoughtful partnership ethos, working with management teams to define bold strategic direction, elevate operational standards, and shape businesses built for outsized, enduring success.
Before joining Hg in 2021, Stefanie spent five years at Atairos investing across hospitality and leisure, and financial services. She graduated from Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business with a BBA in business administration.
“At Hg, collaboration isn’t a value we talk about—it’s the way we win. I’m inspired every day by colleagues and founders who push the frontier of what software and AI can do. Our culture encourages innovative thinking, open debate, and deep partnership, which allows us to build and transform businesses in ways none of us could do alone. That collective and competitive energy is what makes this work meaningful, and why I believe great investing will always be a team sport.” — Stefanie Raiola
Firm: Turn/River Capital
Title: Partner
Matt Amico is a Partner at Turn/River Capital, where he focuses on investments in B2B software companies globally. Since joining Turn/River in 2018, Matt has led some of the firm’s most significant transactions and helped develop growth strategies that have come to define Turn/River’s approach to investing. Most recently, Matt led the $4.4 billion take-private of SolarWinds, the sale of Redwood Software, and the take-private of Tufin.
Matt serves as a trusted advisor to executive teams and currently sits on the boards of SolarWinds and Tufin. His prior board experience includes Redwood Software (acquired by Vista Equity Partners and Warburg Pincus), ActiveState (acquired by Vertu Capital), Mailgun (acquired by Thoma Bravo), Huddle (acquired by Ideagen), and Magnus Health (acquired by Veracross).
Matt began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs before joining SkyBridge Capital, where he helped lead the firm’s global expansion. He holds a BA in political science and economics from Tufts University.
“At Turn/River, we believe that the next generation of software investing will be defined by operationally driven value creation. It is a privilege to partner with founders and management teams on our proprietary growth engineering strategy to unlock acceleration opportunities and build enduring value for software businesses.” — Matt Amico
Firm: Lead Edge Capital
Title: Partner
Dan Lynn is a Partner on the investment team, where he leads investments in the software, internet, and technology-enabled services sectors. He currently serves on the boards of Clubspeed, GrowthZone, Gravity, Revenue Analytics, and VitalSource. Prior to joining Lead Edge in 2022, Dan was on the investment team at Francisco Partners, where he was responsible for enterprise software investments. Additionally, Dan held previous positions at both Zuora and McKinsey & Company. Dan received a BA in art history, magna cum laude, from Columbia University. Dan is based out of the firm’s New York office.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by GrowthCap and included with such a great group of investors. The work I’m most proud of is partnering closely with management teams to build stronger companies, pursue thoughtful growth, and create lasting change. I’m thankful to our portfolio leaders for their trust and collaboration and look forward to the year ahead.” — Dan Lynn
Roberto Avila
Firm: Sageview Capital
Title: Partner
Roberto Avila is a Partner at Sageview Capital, a growth equity firm that backs high-growth, industry-leading innovators to build enduring software and tech-enabled businesses. As a leader of one of Sageview’s four pods, Roberto is responsible for helping to lead the firm’s investment ideation, sourcing efforts, transaction activity, and post-investment value creation.
Roberto joined Sageview in 2015 as an Associate and was promoted to Partner in December 2025. Throughout his time at Sageview, Roberto has been actively involved in 10 investments, representing over $2 billion in total enterprise value and over $400 million deployed. Roberto currently serves as a director or observer at AtmosphereTV, CallRail, Closinglock, GroceryTV, and Impact Analytics. He was previously a board observer at Theatro and Elastic Path.
Before joining Sageview, Roberto was an Analyst in the TMT M&A group at Lazard Frères. He received a BS in economics, magna cum laude, from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
“At Sageview, we take a thematic and aligned approach to partnering with founders, and we’re fortunate to work with teams whose courage, vision, and commitment inspire us every day. I’m deeply appreciative of the trust they place in us, and grateful to my peers, colleagues, and limited partners whose support and collaboration make this work possible.” — Roberto Avila
Caitlin Vorlicek
Firm: Sageview Capital
Title: Partner
Caitlin Vorlicek is a Partner at Sageview Capital, a growth equity firm that empowers industry-defining innovators to build enduring software and tech-enabled businesses. In her role, Caitlin is responsible for helping to lead the firm’s investment ideation, sourcing efforts, transaction activity, and post-investment value creation. Since joining Sageview in 2021, Caitlin has been instrumental in enhancing the firm’s sourcing efforts and has been actively involved in the firm’s investments in Carewell, Elemental Machines, Specright, User Interviews, Stensul, Tive, and Uncountable.
Before joining Sageview, Caitlin led Partnerships and Corporate Development at Sifted, a logistics software company based in Kansas City, MO. Before joining Sifted, Caitlin spent three years at Summit Partners, sourcing and executing investments including Klaviyo, A Cloud Guru, Allego, and Sifted. Caitlin began her career in technology investment banking at Harris Williams & Co. Caitlin graduated cum laude from Colby College, receiving a BA in economics with distinction.
“At Sageview Capital, we invest with alignment as a core value. We take a thematic approach to partnering with founders and work hard to understand their opportunity and help them realize success. It is a privilege to fulfill this mission alongside our talented colleagues, investors, and founders.” — Caitlin Vorlicek
Nick Berardo
Firm: Level Equity
Title: Partner
As a Partner at Level, Nick Berardo helps manage the daily responsibilities of the firm’s growth-stage technology investments. Before joining Level, he was an investor at Summit Partners, where he sourced, executed, and managed growth equity investments in software and healthcare businesses. He also previously worked in the investment banking group at Barclays and in business development at The RealReal. He holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BS from Boston College.
“At Level Equity, we believe that growth investing is all about building meaningful, long-term partnerships rooted in trust, operational rigor, and a shared commitment to scale. I feel so fortunate to be able to partner with so many talented founders and management teams, and to play a role in their growth journeys.” — Nick Berardo
Chris Isaac
Firm: Level Equity
Title: Partner
Chris Isaac is a Partner at Level Equity, where he has been investing in rapid-growth software and technology companies for over a decade, having joined the firm shortly after inception in 2011. He is responsible for identifying and executing new investments, as well as supporting management teams and founders as they scale their businesses. Prior to joining Level, Chris spent time working with Updata Partners, a technology-focused investment firm. Chris holds a BS in finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
“It is such a privilege to do what we do here at Level – partnering with ambitious founders and management teams as they transform their companies from product innovators into category leaders. It’s fun, challenging, and deeply rewarding to get to work alongside them on that journey.” — Chris Isaac
Firm: Lee Equity Partners
Title: Partner
Christian Chauvet is a Partner at Lee Equity Partners, where he focuses on healthcare services investing. Since joining Lee Equity in 2014, he has played a leading role in identifying, evaluating, and executing investments across the firm’s core sectors and working closely with portfolio company management teams, helping to shape strategic priorities, support operational initiatives, and accelerate long-term growth.
Christian has led or played a significant role in 11 Lee Equity platform investments representing more than $1 billion in invested capital, inclusive of co-investment. His investments span several healthcare services categories, including behavioral health, physician services, post-acute, and payor services. His current board and investment experience includes Bradford Health, Carisk Partners, Discovery Senior Living, and Therapy Partners Solutions. Christian’s prior experience includes investments in Solaris Health (acquired by Cardinal Health), Summit Behavioral Health (acquired by Patient Square), ERC (acquired by CCMP), and PDR/LDM (acquired by Genstar).
Prior to Lee Equity, Christian was a management consultant in the New York office of McKinsey & Company, where he advised clients on corporate strategy, operational improvement, and organizational transformation.
Christian received a BA with magna cum laude honors from Harvard College, where he studied government.
“At Lee Equity, we bring deep sector expertise in both healthcare and financial services, combining our thematic approach with a commitment to true partnerships. It’s an honor to work alongside exceptional founders and entrepreneurs to drive long-term, sustainable growth. I’m grateful to be recognized by GrowthCap and honored to be included alongside such an impressive group of investors.” — Christian Chauvet
Chase Beeler
Firm: Altamont Capital Partners
Title: Managing Director
Chase Beeler is a Managing Director of Altamont Capital Partners. At Altamont, Chase oversees industrial transactions, with a concentration in specialty distribution, niche manufacturing, packaging, building materials, and industrial MRO. His work spans the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and evaluating opportunities, to partnering with leadership teams to drive operational improvements and execute scalable growth strategies that create long-term, enduring value.
Prior to joining Altamont, Chase played in the National Football League, spending time with the San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis Rams, and Philadelphia Eagles. Before the NFL, he also played football at Stanford, where he was named both an Academic All-American and consensus All-American. At Stanford, he earned his MA in Russian and Soviet history, his BA in history, and was the recipient of the Donald Kennedy Award.
“I’m thankful to be recognized by GrowthCap and proud of what we’ve built at Altamont. Supporting our businesses as they grow – creating enduring value for their management teams, employees, and communities – has been a tremendous privilege. This recognition reflects the collective work of our entire team, as well as the founders and strong, talented leadership teams with whom we partner. I look forward to continuing to help great businesses transform and scale in the years ahead.” — Chase Beeler
Wandé Olabisi
Firm: Altamont Capital Partners
Title: Managing Director
Wandé Olabisi is a Managing Director at Altamont Capital Partners, where he leads investments in the business services sector with a focus on professional and industrial services. He partners with management teams throughout the investment journey – from initial sourcing and diligence to identifying key growth priorities and providing the capital and resources they need to achieve their full potential.
Prior to joining Altamont, Wandé was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, serving clients across several industries from the firm’s San Francisco and Toronto offices. Before McKinsey, he was a professional baseball player in the San Diego Padres organization. Wandé earned an MBA with high distinction from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar, and received an MS in management science & engineering and a BS in biomechanical engineering from Stanford University.
“I’m grateful to be included in GrowthCap’s 40 Under 40. Over the past eleven years with Altamont, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with exceptional founders and executives. Helping these teams focus on what matters most and supporting them as they grow has been incredibly rewarding. I look forward to continuing this work with leaders who are building strong organizations and creating meaningful impact in their industries.” — Wandé Olabisi
Braden Snyder
Firm: Updata Partners
Title: General Partner
Braden Snyder is a General Partner at Updata Partners, a firm founded and run by software operators, currently investing its seventh fund and managing more than $1.5 billion of committed capital. Braden leads new investments and works with companies as a board member; he also manages the firm’s sourcing.
Today, Braden works with Adthena, Benivo, ContactMonkey, LandTech, Living Security, Matilda Cloud, MD Integrations, and Shufti. His previous investments include Bridge2 Solutions (sold, ICE (NYSE)), Glassbox (IPO), Homesnap (sold, CoStar), Mashable (sold, Ziff Davis), Netwrix (recapitalized, TA Associates / Centerbridge), and PulsePoint (sold, Internet Brands/WebMD). Most recently, Braden has led new investments totaling nearly $150 million of invested capital and helped exit companies worth over $2 billion of enterprise value.
Braden holds a BS in commerce from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce.
“Founders and operators building bootstrapped, capital-efficient companies deserve an operationally focused, collaborative partner. Updata is committed to being that partner. We prioritize alignment and roll up our sleeves alongside management teams doing the hard work so that success is truly shared. I’m proud to be part of Updata and to support some of the industry’s strongest entrepreneurs.” — Braden Snyder
Dan Moss
Firm: Updata Partners
Title: Partner
Dan Moss is a Partner at Updata Partners, a firm founded and run by software operators, currently investing its seventh fund and managing more than $1.5 billion of committed capital. Dan leads new investments and works with companies as a board member; he also manages the firm’s capital markets efforts and helps oversee the junior investment team. He previously led the buildout of the firm’s value creation function.
Dan works with current portfolio companies Acuity Insights, First Insight, FusionAuth, Liongard, and Piano Software. He previously worked alongside exited portfolio companies including Bradford Networks (sold to Fortinet), Bridge Energy Group (sold to Accenture), HG Insights (sold to Riverwood Capital), M86 (sold to Trustwave), Nintex (acquired by TPG Capital), and Storyblocks (sold to Great Hill Partners).
Dan holds a BS in mathematical sciences and economics with a concentration in financial markets from Colby College.
“At Updata Partners, we back exceptional, founder-led B2B software companies with the kind of support that comes from our proven operating experience having participated in many phases of the software industry’s evolution. We prioritize collaboration and humility while working tirelessly in support of the management teams building these companies. I am proud to build on the history of Updata and fortunate to partner with amazing entrepreneurs.” — Dan Moss
Firm: TSG Consumer
Title: Managing Director
Adam Hemmer is a Managing Director at TSG Consumer, where he partners with founder-led and high-growth consumer businesses to support their strategic and operational priorities. He is actively involved in sourcing, evaluating, and executing new investment opportunities and collaborates closely with management teams across TSG’s portfolio.
Adam currently serves on the boards of several consumer brands including EoS Fitness, Crumbl, and Super Star Car Wash, and plays a key role in guiding companies through phases of accelerated expansion, organizational scaling, and strategic planning. Since joining TSG in 2015, he has been involved in numerous investments across categories such as food and beverage, fitness, health and wellness, and multi-unit retail. His experience includes many notable exits such as nuun’s sale to Nestlé Health Science, Sunshine Fitness’ acquisition by Planet Fitness, and supporting the growth of Dutch Bros Coffee from TSG’s initial investment to its successful IPO in 2021, which valued the company at more than $3 billion.
In addition to his investment work, Adam contributes to firmwide initiatives that strengthen TSG’s culture and long-term capabilities. He serves as an investment team staffer, supports associate development and recruitment, and participates in the firm’s efforts to enhance sourcing and diligence through AI and data analytics.
Prior to joining TSG, Adam was a consultant at Kurt Salmon, advising consumer and retail clients on growth strategy and private equity transactions. He holds a BA in economics from Stanford University.
“This recognition from GrowthCap is a tremendous honor and reflects the partnership-driven approach I’ve been fortunate to experience at TSG. Working alongside exceptional founders, management teams, and colleagues, I’ve seen firsthand how curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to sustained growth can help brands scale while preserving their culture and mission. I’m grateful for the support and mentorship I’ve received at TSG, and I look forward to continuing our work to build enduring consumer businesses.” — Adam Hemmer
Firm: Lateral Investment Management
Title: Managing Director
Casey Long is a Managing Director and member of the Investment Committee at Lateral Investment Management (“Lateral”), where he leads investments in the legal technology, cybersecurity services, and risk and compliance sectors. Casey joined Lateral as an associate in 2018, since which he has deployed over $100 million across new platform investments – including Morae Global Corporation, where he serves as a board member, and FirstClose Corporation – and follow-on acquisitions.
Lateral’s core investment philosophy is to partner with exceptional founders to accelerate growth and profitability. The goal is for portfolio company CEOs to look to Lateral as their first call when in need of strategic guidance and as a supportive partner ready to lend a hand and help tackle complex business matters. Casey has embraced this approach while at Lateral, forming strong, trust-based relationships with the founders and operators of Lateral’s portfolio companies.
In addition to his investment responsibilities, Casey leads associate recruitment, serves as a mentor to junior members of the investment team, and supports Lateral’s capital formation efforts. Prior to joining Lateral, Casey worked at Fortress Investment Group and J.P. Morgan. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
“It is an honor to be recognized alongside such talented and successful investors. Lateral’s approach to partnering with founding management teams not only demonstrates a differentiated approach to investing, but also is what makes our support meaningful. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and work alongside exceptional entrepreneurs to help build and scale best-in-class companies.” — Casey Long
Firm: Catalyst Investors
Title: Partner
Kapil Desai is the youngest Partner in Catalyst Investors’ 25-year history and leads the firm’s healthcare practice. Since joining the firm in 2014, Kapil invests in software and tech-enabled services that support the delivery of care, including AI in healthcare and provider-focused solutions. He is a member of the firm’s Investment Committee.
Kapil currently serves on the boards of CoachCare, Sevaro Health, and Tava Health and as a board observer for Presence. He previously served on the boards of Clinicient, BrightFarms, and Ekos, among others.
Prior to joining Catalyst, Kapil worked at Credit Suisse in its investment banking division. He earned a BS in business administration, cum laude, from Georgetown University.
“Since our inception, the mission at Catalyst has been to partner with entrepreneurs to build great growth companies. 25 years later, the mission is unchanged, and we remain committed to supporting founders and teams who are building enduring, growth-oriented businesses.” – Kapil Desai
Firm: THL Partners
Title: Managing Director
Jon Lange is a Managing Director at THL Partners, where he serves as a senior leader in the firm’s healthcare vertical and has been a driving force behind its continued expansion. Jon helps lead several of THL’s most important focus areas, including Home & Community-Based Care and Provider & Payor Services, where he guides investment strategy, supports portfolio company growth, and builds long-term partnerships with founders and management teams. Through this work, Jon has helped cultivate a portfolio of innovative businesses that are reshaping how care is delivered, accessed, and experienced.
A central contributor to THL’s healthcare platform, Jon has helped build a robust network of executive partners and advisors, a deep bench of current and former CEOs, and a strong pipeline of emerging leaders within the firm. Jon is also a committed mentor, known for developing junior talent and fostering the collaborative, high-performance culture that defines THL’s healthcare team.
Jon serves on the Board of Directors of IMO Health, Smile Doctors, Senior Home Care Holdings, and Hospice Care Holdings—organizations at the forefront of care delivery and clinical data innovation.
He is also the creator and host of Healthcare in Action, THL’s flagship podcast, which features research-driven conversations with CEOs, founders, technologists, clinicians, and policymakers shaping the future of the US healthcare system. Having reached a broad audience across the major podcast platforms, the series reflects Jon’s commitment to elevating thoughtful dialogue, fostering innovation, and driving meaningful impact for providers, payors, and patients.
Jon holds a BSE in operations research and financial engineering from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
“At THL, we have a long history of partnering with mission-driven founders and management teams to build great businesses and accelerate growth. It’s a privilege to support our portfolio companies as they make a lasting impact on the healthcare system and drive higher-quality, broader access, and better outcomes for patients.” — Jon Lange
Zuhair Khan
Firm: Bregal Sagemount
Title: Partner and Co-Head of Basecamp
Zuhair Khan is a Partner and Co-Head of Basecamp at Bregal Sagemount. He is responsible for originating and underwriting investments in software, healthcare, financial technology, business services, and consumer services sectors. Prior to joining Bregal Sagemount, he was a Vice President on the Enterprise Technology Team at General Atlantic. Prior to General Atlantic, Zuhair was a Policy Advisor at the United States Department of the Treasury, and an Associate at Madison Dearborn Partners. Zuhair began his career as an Analyst in the Restructuring Group at Evercore Partners.
Zuhair received an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a BBA in business honors and finance, and a BA in history from the University of Texas at Austin.
“At Sagemount, we collaborate with founders and entrepreneurs to help accelerate growth and create value. We take a custom approach to every investment, combining flexible capital and value-creation solutions to address the unique needs of successful entrepreneurs. We believe our partnership helps deliver outsized outcomes for our companies.” — Zuhair Khan
Steve Dorsey
Firm: Bregal Sagemount
Title: Principal
Steve Dorsey is a Principal at Bregal Sagemount, where he invests across the firm’s private equity and credit strategies and serves as the Head of Capital Markets. Prior to Sagemount, he co-founded Navi and E/Marconi, vertical software companies serving the digital infrastructure sector. Earlier in his career, Steve was a private equity investor at 3i, where he co-founded the North American Infrastructure business and served as the Head of Digital Infrastructure. He began his investing career at Hastings, an infrastructure private equity firm, after starting his career in investment banking at BNP Paribas.
Steve holds a BA in economics from Bucknell University.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by GrowthCap alongside such a talented group of peers and friends. At Sagemount, we are grateful to the founders and management teams who entrust us as partners. This recognition reflects their dedication and achievements.” — Steve Dorsey
Firm: Delta-v Capital
Title: Partner
Since joining Delta-v Capital in 2017, Garrett Marsilio has risen from Associate to the firm’s youngest Partner. He pairs sharp investment acumen with a rare commitment to building both companies and people. Garrett launched Delta-v’s value creation platform, helping portfolio companies scale through hands-on support, executive development, and thoughtful strategy. He currently serves on five portfolio company boards employing more than 2,800 people, where he has successfully led CEO and CFO searches, guided over 20 mergers and acquisitions, and helped design equity compensation programs that align employee success with company performance. One of Garrett’s portfolio companies has grown revenue 4x and enterprise value 7x under his board leadership. Garrett also keeps Delta-v at the forefront of innovation, co-leading the firm’s Data Science Team, whose proprietary sourcing platform generated 50% of 2025 investments. He also co-founded VerticalAI, an AI-first consulting and technology firm transforming critical infrastructure industries.
Passionate about life outside the boardroom, Garrett recently served as President of EFAA (Emergency Family Assistance Association), a 100+ year-old Colorado nonprofit that serves nearly 8K people and provides more than $2.8M in direct financial assistance. In this role, he doubled the annual budget to $10M and chaired the national search committee for a new executive director.
“It’s an honor to be recognized among GrowthCap’s 40 Under 40. Partnering with visionary leaders to scale companies – and support organizations that elevate our community – remains a true privilege. I’m grateful for the trust placed in me and motivated by the work still to come.” — Garrett Marsilio
Firm: NewSpring
Title: General Partner
Hart Callahan is a General Partner at NewSpring, focused on the firm’s dedicated growth equity strategy. Since joining NewSpring in 2014, he has been leading investments in high-growth technology companies.
Over more than a decade at the firm, Hart has partnered closely with founders and management teams to accelerate revenue growth, refine go-to-market strategies, expand into new markets, and drive successful exits. He is known for sourcing proprietary opportunities, structuring flexible growth solutions, and guiding companies through complex transactions. His work has helped build and scale category-leading businesses across NewSpring’s portfolio.
Hart was also recognized as one of GrowthCap’s Top Software Investors of 2025, highlighting his impact in the growth equity and software investing landscape.
Hart holds a BA in finance and an MBA from Bryant University.
“I’m honored to be recognized as part of the 2025 Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors. This award reflects the incredible founders, management teams, and colleagues I’ve had the privilege to partner with, and the collaborative work we do every day to help build enduring, high-growth companies.” — Hart Callahan
Firm: Thoma Bravo
Title: Principal
Jamie Hutter is a Principal at Thoma Bravo, the world’s largest software-focused investment firm. He is a key member of the firm’s Flagship team, which invests in large software and technology companies. Jamie is responsible for sourcing and executing transformative deals and actively partnering with management teams to drive operational excellence and innovation across the Flagship portfolio. He has played pivotal roles in Thoma Bravo’s successful investments in Adenza and Instructure and currently sits on the boards of Auctane, Bottomline Technologies, Conga, and Coupa Software.
Before joining Thoma Bravo in 2014, Jamie was an Analyst at Morgan Stanley. He holds a BA with honors in science, technology, and society from Stanford University.
“I’m honored to receive this recognition. During my decade at Thoma Bravo, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside outstanding colleagues and management teams whose partnership has played a defining role in my career. I’m excited to continue working with them to build and scale transformative companies in the years to come.” — Jamie Hutter
Firm: General Atlantic
Title: Principal
Jason Pitts is a Principal on General Atlantic’s Life Sciences team, where he has established himself as a leader in identifying opportunities and driving value across the portfolio. Since joining the firm in 2021, his deep domain expertise has been instrumental in building General Atlantic’s Life Sciences platform and partnering with pioneering companies advancing scientific innovation.
Jason is known across the firm for his exceptional technical rigor – consistently pushing beyond surface-level insights to understand the fundamental science underpinning each investment. This strength has made him a trusted advisor to portfolio CEOs and management teams and has helped him cultivate enduring relationships. His work reinforces General Atlantic’s mission to serve as both a value-added investor and a long-term strategic partner.
“I am honored to be recognized by GrowthCap and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside visionary founders and scientific leaders who are pushing the boundaries of innovation in life sciences. This recognition reflects the collective commitment of General Atlantic’s Life Sciences team to pairing deep scientific rigor with long-term partnership to help companies deliver meaningful therapeutic advances to patients.” — Jason Pitts
Firm: Apax Digital
Title: Principal
Jesse Bendit is a Principal at Apax Digital, where he focuses on minority growth and growth-oriented buyout investments across vertical software, marketplace, and tech-enabled service businesses. Since joining Apax in 2015, Jesse has supported investments and served on boards of platforms including DLRdmv, Guesty, RevolutionPrep, Boats Group, Azelis, and Trader Canada. He also gained operational experience within the portfolio, serving as General Manager of Inside Sales and Websites at Boats Group during the Apax investment period.
Prior to joining Apax, Jesse began his career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan within the Financial Institutions and Governments group. He holds a BS from Cornell University’s College of Human Ecology and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
“Over the past decade, I’ve been fortunate to work with incredibly driven and smart founders, leaders, and teammates who are focused on turning ambitious ideas into real, enduring businesses. I’ve genuinely appreciated every opportunity to play a part in those journeys, and it’s an honor to be recognized alongside such a strong group of investors in GrowthCap’s 40 Under 40.” — Jesse Bendit
Firm: Norwest
Title: Principal
Chris Sondej focuses on buyout and growth equity investments at Norwest in software, information services, and tech-enabled business services. Chris is a board director at Supplier.io, SpryPoint, and PSD Citywide. Previously, he was involved with Norwest’s investments in Galvanize (acquired by Diligent) and Junk King (acquired by Neighborly).
Prior to joining Norwest, Chris was a Private Equity Associate at Fisher Lynch Capital in San Mateo where he executed leveraged buyout, growth equity, and structured equity investments across a wide range of sectors. Before that, Chris was an Investment Banking Analyst at Moelis & Company, focused on mergers and acquisitions. Chris holds a BS in business administration, summa cum laude, with a concentration in finance; and a BA, magna cum laude, in economics, from Boston University.
“I’m honored to receive this award and to be recognized alongside so many exceptional leaders. At Norwest, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with amazing founders and management teams across software, information services, and tech-enabled business services who are building industry-leading platforms. I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with them and proud to do so alongside the outstanding team at Norwest.” — Chris Sondej
Anthony Hayes
Firm: Mainsail Partners
Title: Principal
Anthony Hayes is a Principal at Mainsail Partners. He joined the team in 2018 and is responsible for sourcing and executing new portfolio investments.
Anthony currently serves on the board of Steelhead, CourtReserve, Flyntlok, ChiroHD, Skimmer, ServiceCore, ProShop, and Flight Schedule Pro. In 2022, Anthony served as Chief of Staff at ServiceCore. During his time at ServiceCore, Anthony helped the company build and monetize its websites and digital marketing product.
Prior to joining the team, Anthony was an investment banker at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Palo Alto, CA. While at BofA Merrill Lynch, Anthony advised on transactions for public and private companies in the technology space.
Anthony graduated from Stanford University, where he earned a BA in political science and played on the varsity football team, winning two PAC-12 Championships and a Rose Bowl.
“I’ve had the privilege of working closely with founders and executives who are scaling software businesses with a vision for improving the lives and operations of their customers. Each partnership has reinforced how meaningful it is to help leaders navigate inflection points and unlock new chapters of growth. I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with founders in this work and to support and learn from them as they continue to grow.” – Anthony Hayes
KC (Kanoff) Wulff
Firm: Mainsail Partners
Title: Principal
KC (Kanoff) Wulff is a Principal at Mainsail Partners. She is responsible for originating, executing, and supporting investments in software companies.
KC currently serves on the board of LIV, JobNimbus, Inspect Point, Instinct Science, and Fexa. She was previously a board observer of Extensiv.
Prior to joining Mainsail, KC was with Leonard Green & Partners in Los Angeles, California, where she executed and supported investments across multiple industries, including business services, healthcare, and consumer.
KC received her BA in economics and geology from Amherst College, where she was captain of the women’s varsity volleyball team, and she received her MBA from Harvard Business School, where she was co-president of the Venture Capital & Private Equity Club.
“Partnering with founders is the most rewarding part of what I do. Bootstrapped entrepreneurs bring a level of grit, discipline, and customer obsession that continually inspires me. At Mainsail, our goal is simple – show up with capital, curiosity, and hands-on support to help amplify what they’ve already built. I feel incredibly fortunate to work alongside these founders and with colleagues who share the same commitment to building enduring companies.” – KC (Kanoff) Wulff
Tollie (Bell) Brown
Firm: Mainsail Partners
Title: Principal
Tollie (Bell) Brown is a Principal at Mainsail Partners and is responsible for sourcing, executing, and supporting Mainsail’s investments in founder-owned SaaS companies. She joined the firm in 2017 and currently serves on the board of FieldFlo, Rentvine, Fullbay, Centerbase, and Teamfront. Tollie was previously a board observer for PlanHub and ResMan, and in 2021 she also served as the Chief of Staff at Centerbase, where the company doubled the team and integrated its first acquisition.
Prior to joining Mainsail, Tollie was on the investment team at Aldrich Capital Partners. She graduated from the University of Virginia, where she earned a BA in economics and played Division 1 field hockey.
“Mainsail’s culture is rooted in collaboration and a real commitment to the founders we support. Working alongside founders and their teams as they navigate the challenges of growth and pursue market leadership is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. Being recognized by GrowthCap is an honor, and it reflects the meaningful partnerships we strive to build every day.” – Tollie (Bell) Brown
Danielle Waldman
Firm: Silversmith Capital Partners
Title: Principal
Danielle Waldman joined Silversmith in 2020 and is currently a Principal focused on investments in the SaaS and information services sectors, with particular emphasis on developer and IT tools, security, and vertical applications. She is known for her deep domain expertise, integrity, and ability to build trusted, long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs and management teams.
Within the firm, Danielle is an active mentor and committed community builder, with a particular focus on supporting women advancing their careers in business and growth equity. Her current investment and board experience at the firm includes Gearset, GiveCampus, Proven Optics, Worldly, and CollegeVine.
Prior to Silversmith, Danielle was a private equity investor at Vector Capital and an Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley. Her passion for technology began early in her career at MongoDB, where she worked in operations. Danielle holds a degree in history from Brown University and earned her MBA with second-year honors from Harvard Business School.
“I’m honored to be recognized by GrowthCap alongside such an impressive group of investors. At Silversmith, we have the privilege of partnering with founders who are solving real problems in technology and healthcare. This recognition reflects the trust our entrepreneurs place in us, and I’m grateful to work alongside teams who challenge and inspire me every day.” — Danielle Waldman
Ned Kingsley
Firm: Silversmith Capital Partners
Title: Principal
Ned Kingsley joined Silversmith in 2016 and is currently a Principal focused on growth-stage software, data, and information services businesses. He has worked across a broad range of investments throughout North America and Europe and brings deep experience supporting companies through scaling and strategic growth.
Ned’s current investment and board roles include Appfire, Ascend Analytics, Impel, JETNET, and Novatus Global. Additionally, he has played a key role in the firm’s investments in Apryse, DistroKid, MediQuant, MeridianLink, RedAwning and Vastian.
Prior to Silversmith, Ned was an investor at Battery Ventures, where he focused on enterprise technology investments. During business school, he worked with Appfire, a Silversmith portfolio company, supporting strategic initiatives including multiple acquisitions. Ned received a BA in engineering from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
“I’m grateful to be recognized by GrowthCap among such an accomplished group of investors. It’s a privilege to work alongside the extraordinary founders and CEOs who have chosen to partner with Silversmith and help support them on their growth journey.” — Ned Kingsley
Jesse Ge
Firm: Charlesbank Capital Partners
Title: Principal
Jesse Ge is a Principal at Charlesbank Capital Partners, focusing on investments within the business & consumer services sector. Jesse joined Charlesbank in 2017 and has become an integral leader driving the firm’s consumer investing strategy. He has directed multi-year thematic efforts for business development and currently leads investments including Bridges Consumer Healthcare and Front Row Group. He has been deeply involved in business building alongside management teams, including developing organic growth initiatives, recruiting talent, and executing M&A. Jesse is a trusted board member and partner who brings steady leadership and a thoughtful, collaborative approach to help companies drive disciplined, long-term growth.
Prior to Charlesbank, Jesse worked at Sycamore Partners and Bain & Company. He earned a BA in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
“I am lucky to have a job that, at its core, is about connecting with, learning from, and partnering with exceptional executives. I work with incredibly talented colleagues at Charlesbank, and we are proud to be entrusted with the stewardship of our investors’ capital, as well as the growth and success of our partner companies and teams.” — Jesse Ge
Mutian Rui
Firm: Charlesbank Capital Partners
Title: Principal
Mutian Rui is a Principal at Charlesbank Capital Partners. He joined the firm in 2016 and today leads the firm’s efforts around professional services and tech-enabled services.
Mutian serves on the boards of several companies and has played a key role in investments including Accordion, Aprio, CCMC, and Salus GRC (current), as well as Lido Advisors and World Insurance (partially realized). He works hand-in-hand with management teams to set strategic priorities, strengthen organizational capabilities, and build long-term, sustainable businesses. Mutian is known for his collaborative and partnership-oriented style, which has earned the trust of both management teams and colleagues. He immerses himself in the sectors he covers—spending years developing relationships and building deep industry knowledge—which enables him to engage as a meaningful partner to founders and executives.
Prior to Charlesbank, Mutian worked at McKinsey & Company. He holds a BS in business administration from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
“At Charlesbank, our goal is nothing short of being the best partners to founders and management teams in the middle market. We take seriously our responsibility to steward not only our investors’ capital but also the legacies and cultures that our portfolio companies have built over generations. I’m grateful to work alongside exceptional colleagues and for the trust our management partners place in us every day.” — Mutian Rui
Alexander Wortmann
Firm: TCV
Title: Principal
Alexander Wortmann is a Principal at TCV, where he focuses on investment opportunities in the enterprise software and fintech sectors globally. He joined TCV in 2016 and has supported TCV’s global coverage of the technology industry out of Europe, APAC, and the US during his tenure. His international experience includes sourcing investments in Australia and Japan. His investments include RELEX Solutions, Revolut, Cognite, Allica Bank, Qonto, Employment Hero, and LayerX, among others.
Prior to joining TCV, Alexander was an Analyst in Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Technology, Media, and Telecoms group in London. He received his BSc and MSc in aerospace engineering from the Delft University of Technology.
“Partnering with founders and teams that are building category-defining technology companies and transforming entire industries is a true privilege. At TCV we seek to leverage our deep, decades-long experience and strategic insight to actively support the companies we back throughout those growth journeys. I am incredibly grateful to my colleagues at TCV and the founders we partner with who make this work rewarding every day.” — Alexander Wortmann
Marta Suarez Estebanez
Firm: TCV
Title: Principal
Marta Suarez Estebanez is a Principal at TCV, where she focuses on technology investment opportunities across EMEA. Marta joined TCV as a Vice President in 2021 and is based in London. She has been involved in two of TCV’s largest recent investments: Adevinta and Believe. She also actively supports TCV’s investments in Trade Republic, a leading pan-European fintech platform, and Miro, an online visual collaboration tool for enterprises and individuals.
Prior to joining TCV, Marta spent four years at General Atlantic and two years at Morgan Stanley. She holds an M.Eng. in mechanical engineering from Imperial College London.
“TCV has long invested behind entrepreneurs building world-class, category-leading technology companies. We believe our success is the direct result of supporting exceptional founders and management teams as they build industry-defining businesses.” — Marta Suarez Estebanez
Firm: K1 Investment Management
Title: Principal
Tarun Jain is a Principal at K1 Investment Management, where he helps lead investment diligence and partners closely with founders and executive teams to scale mission-critical enterprise software businesses into category leaders. His work reflects K1’s disciplined, long-term approach to investing, with a focus on systems of record that power AI-enabled workflows across critical business functions.
Tarun’s partnership with Irwin, which began in 2021, culminated in one of K1’s realizations of 2024. During K1’s ownership, Irwin achieved approximately 4x revenue growth through product expansion, international growth, and deeper platform integrations, ultimately leading to its acquisition by FactSet (NYSE: FDS). The transaction marked K1’s seventh exit of the year and contributed to more than $2.9 billion in enterprise value realized across K1 exits in 2024.
Across the portfolio, Tarun is known for providing clarity at key inflection points, aligning stakeholders, and helping teams adopt AI in ways that are practical, secure, and embedded in core workflows. His leadership reflects K1’s values of passion, persistence, humility, and excellence.
“The work we enjoy most is partnering with management teams to build software that customers rely on every day. We are here to help companies realize their full potential through the right innovation, execution, and strategy.” — Tarun Jain
Melanie Fan
Firm: Ampersand Capital Partners
Title: Principal
Melanie Fan is a Principal at Ampersand Capital Partners, where she has been a key driver of value creation across the firm’s healthcare and life sciences portfolio since joining in 2018. Known for her strategic rigor and hands-on operating approach, Melanie partners closely with management teams to execute complex transformations and scale high-growth businesses in regulated markets. In 2024, Melanie completed the carve-out and platform investment of Gannet BioChem, a specialty chemical CDMO spun out of Nektar Therapeutics. Melanie has also played central roles in building and scaling multiple Ampersand portfolio companies, including StageBio, Vantage MedTech, and Resolian, executing mergers, add-on acquisitions, leadership transitions, and international expansions. Her work has contributed to exits at Nexelis and LakePharma. Melanie’s past and current board roles include AnaBios, Gannet BioChem, LakePharma, Resolian, StageBio, and Vantage MedTech. Prior to Ampersand, she worked at Frazier Healthcare as well as UBS Investment Bank. Melanie holds a BS in economics and statistics from Duke University and an MBA from Wharton.
“For more than three decades, Ampersand has partnered with mission-driven healthcare founders and executives. By leveraging our unique insights and deep sector expertise, we support our investments through periods of strong growth as well as challenging market cycles. It is a privilege to work alongside such talented colleagues and leadership teams, and I am grateful for this recognition from GrowthCap.” — Melanie Fan
Hidde Van Kerckhoven
Firm: Ampersand Capital Partners
Title: Principal
Hidde Van Kerckhoven is a Principal at Ampersand Capital Partners and a key contributor to the firm’s European growth strategy. Since joining in 2022, he has helped establish Ampersand’s Benelux presence, focusing on high-growth opportunities in pharma services and the industrial segment of the life sciences market. Over the past three years, Hidde has completed three platform investments—P95, Julius Clinical (merged with P95 in 2025), and CurTec—demonstrating a strong ability to identify, execute, and scale proprietary investment opportunities in the life sciences sector. At P95, he executed a cross-border expansion strategy through strategic acquisitions in South Africa, Austria, and France/Belgium. Subsequently, he coordinated its merger with Julius Clinical to create a transatlantic CRO platform. Hidde serves on the boards of P95, Julius Clinical, and CurTec, and acts as a board observer at Tjoapack. Prior to joining Ampersand, he invested in European healthcare and life science companies at Gimv NV and began his career at The Riverside Company. He earned a cum laude MSc in finance from Antwerp Management School.
“What I find most rewarding is helping European life sciences companies scale internationally, particularly supporting management teams as they enter the US market and build global platforms. Ampersand’s combination of local presence, deep sector knowledge, and transatlantic network allows us to be both a strategic partner and a trusted sounding board at pivotal moments of growth.” — Hidde Van Kerckhoven
Firm: Guidepost Growth Equity
Title: Principal
Taylor Doherty joined Guidepost Growth Equity in 2021, where he focuses on originating, evaluating, and managing growth equity investments in the application software and data services sectors. Taylor is currently a board director at Asurint and a board observer at PetScreening.
Prior to Guidepost, Taylor spent eight years as an operator and founder in digitally native and e-commerce businesses, experience that informs his work with growth-stage management teams. Earlier in his career, he was a management consultant at The Parthenon Group (now EY-Parthenon) in its private equity practice. Taylor holds a BS in economics from Duke University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
“At Guidepost, I’m grateful to work alongside exceptional founders and entrepreneurs as we help build category-defining businesses. We combine growth-stage expertise, deep sector focus, and hands-on support from our Value Creation Group (“VCG”), a team of former and current operators and entrepreneurs, to help companies scale to $100M+ in revenue.” — Taylor Doherty
Sebastian Charpentier
Firm: Bregal Milestone
Title: Principal
Sebastian Charpentier is a Principal at Bregal Milestone. Prior to joining Bregal Milestone, he was an Investment Banking Analyst at Houlihan Lokey, where he advised companies and executed a variety of transactions in the Data & Analytics M&A team. Sebastian was a U-18 Swedish National Champion in ice hockey. Sebastian holds a BSc in politics from University of Bristol and an MA in international political economy from King’s College London.
“At Bregal Milestone, we partner with European software founders to provide growth equity and hands-on operational support as they scale into market-leading businesses. I am honored to be recognized on GrowthCap’s list this year alongside such a talented group of investors.” — Sebastian Charpentier
Neil Parikh
Firm: HealthQuest Capital
Title: Principal
Neil Parikh joined HealthQuest in 2022. Prior to joining, he practiced as a board-certified radiation oncologist at the San Antonio Cancer Center with a focus on genitourinary and central nervous system malignancies. He completed his Radiation Oncology training at UCLA, where his primary research interests focused on value-based healthcare in radiation oncology, and the integration of novel technologies/techniques for prostate cancer (e.g., PSMA imaging, SBRT). While at UCLA, he also completed a Biodesign Fellowship, and co-founded CranioView, a medical device company focused on noninvasively detecting elevated intracranial pressure in patients with acute neurologic injury.
Prior to his training, he pursued his interest in health policy and health economics, spending two years as a healthcare consultant at McKinsey & Company where he served payors, providers, and life science companies.
Neil lives with his wife (a board-certified pediatric cardiologist) and three kids; in his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, rooting for his Dallas sports teams, and trying out Tex-Mex restaurants.
“I’m honored to be recognized by GrowthCap alongside such an accomplished group of investors. This recognition reflects the outstanding work of my exceptional colleagues at HealthQuest Capital, our trusted LPs, and the visionary founders and teams we’re proud to partner with. At HealthQuest, we are privileged to invest growth capital in transformative healthcare companies that improve lives at scale and bring meaningful innovation to patients.” — Neil Parikh
Firm: Level Equity
Title: Principal
Arthur Tingas is a Principal on the investment team at Level, where he helps advise and support the firm’s existing portfolio companies, manage new investment processes, and evaluate investment opportunities. He is a career software investor with experience across numerous vertical markets, including healthcare, cybersecurity, office of the CFO, construction, and other business-management software opportunities. Arthur holds a BA in economics and an MS in commerce from the University of Virginia.
“It’s a privilege to be recognized alongside so many outstanding investors. I feel so fortunate to work alongside the incredible colleagues who push me to continue learning every day and with the founders who are relentlessly committed to building something extraordinary. I’ve spent my entire career at Level, and it has been such a wonderful journey experiencing the growth of our portfolio firsthand.” — Arthur Tingas
Firm: Haveli Investments
Title: Principal
Afaf Ibraheem Warren is a Principal at Haveli Investments, an Austin-based private equity firm that invests in high-growth technology companies. Since joining the firm in 2023, Afaf has distinguished herself as a trusted leader, well regarded for her analytical rigor and strategic insight. Her invaluable contributions helped Haveli close the largest debut flagship private equity fund ever raised as of March 2025, at $4.5 billion.
A critical member of Haveli’s investment team, Afaf leads the firm’s data and infrastructure software team, where she oversees all aspects of deal sourcing and execution, from generating new opportunities and building analytical systems that support and inform Haveli’s data-driven investment decisions to collaborating with cross-functional teams in driving post-close value creation.
Before joining Haveli, Afaf served as a Principal at Hg Capital and at Siris Capital, where she focused on technology buyouts. She previously held roles at Vance Street Capital and in Morgan Stanley’s investment banking division. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School.
“I’m honored to be recognized by GrowthCap and fortunate to work alongside a deeply innovative team at Haveli that approaches every challenge and opportunity with curiosity and conviction. Our thematic investment philosophy is core to how we operate—identifying long-term trends, understanding their drivers, and partnering with businesses that are poised to shape the future. It’s a privilege to contribute to that work.” — Afaf Ibraheem Warren
Firm: Turn/River Capital
Title: Senior Vice President
Donny Dailey is a Senior Vice President at Turn/River Capital, an operationally focused investment firm that provides flexible capital and go-to-market expertise to growing software businesses globally.
Since joining Turn/River in 2019, Donny has sourced and led both platform and add-on investments, partnered with executive teams on strategy and go-to-market initiatives, and driven successful realizations. His most recent accomplishments include Turn/River’s sale of PairSoft, where he was a lead investor and active board member. He also enabled meaningful value creation by driving the company’s acquisition of APRO Software and its initial platform investment. Previously, Donny led the strategic sale of CoSoSys and played a significant role in Turn/River’s $4.4B take-private acquisition of SolarWinds.
In addition to leading deals across the full investment lifecycle, Donny has contributed to Turn/River’s growth by recruiting and mentoring the firm’s junior team members.
Prior to joining Turn/River, Donny worked in software M&A at William Blair and earned a BA in economics from the University of Chicago.
“I’m grateful to be recognized by GrowthCap alongside such a talented group of investors. It’s deeply rewarding to be part of a team that drives transformational growth through a systematic, repeatable framework.” — Donny Dailey
Firm: Providence Equity Partners
Title: Senior Vice President
Ahana Maken is a Senior Vice President at Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (“Providence”), a private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, education, and technology.
At Providence, Ahana plays a central role in sourcing, executing, and supporting portfolio company growth. Her recent assignments include advising on the sale of a majority stake in Tempo Music to Warner Music Group, the firm’s investment in Modern Campus (where she currently serves on the board), and the pending take–private of Cantaloupe Inc. by 365 Retail Markets, which is expected to have an equity value of approximately $848M. She also leads Providence’s associate recruiting and advances the firm’s responsible investing efforts through initiatives such as the Women’s Roundtable.
Ahana received her undergraduate degree in economics and math from Columbia University.
“Investing, at its best, is a partnership. It’s about working alongside visionary leaders to scale their businesses, create lasting value, and build organizations grounded in integrity and purpose. I’m energized by the challenge of identifying opportunities with transformative potential and helping unlock that potential through collaboration, strategic insight, and shared ambition. At Providence, our deep sector expertise and approach to investing allow us to support companies in ways that drive growth while making a meaningful impact.” — Ahana Maken
Firm: Diversis Capital
Title: Vice President
Ryan Chuang is a Vice President on the investment team at Diversis Capital, where he partners with middle-market technology businesses to accelerate growth. He helps lead investments across several software verticals, with a particular focus on healthcare IT, and recently led the firm’s investment in Genesis, a healthcare-focused supply chain management platform. Prior to joining Diversis, Ryan spent six years in the private equity group at Ares Management. He holds a BS in business administration from the University of Southern California.
“At Diversis, we strive to help great technology companies navigate complexity and unlock meaningful growth. The work is both stimulating and deeply rewarding, and I feel fortunate to partner with exceptional founders, executives, and colleagues every day.” — Ryan Chuang
Firm: Bregal Milestone
Title: Vice President
Susy Xu is a Vice President at Bregal Milestone. Prior to joining Bregal Milestone, she was an Investment Banking Associate at Morgan Stanley in London, where she advised companies and executed a variety of M&A and capital markets transactions in the real estate industry. Prior to that, Susy worked at Stout, a financial advisory firm, where she performed business valuation and transaction analyses for ESOP companies. Susy started her career in public accounting at EY in Chicago. Susy received her MBA from IESE Business School and her BSc in accounting with honors from the University of Southern California.
“It is an honor to be recognized on this year’s GrowthCap list alongside such accomplished industry peers. I am grateful for the amazing team at Bregal Milestone, where we partner with European technology founders to provide growth equity and hands-on operational support. It is a privilege to work with these talented founders and management teams as they build category-leading businesses.” — Susy Xu
Firm: Motive Partners
Title: Vice President
Swathi Vankayalapati joined Motive Partners in 2020 and is a Vice President on the Growth & Buyout Investment Team.
At Motive, Swathi is responsible for sourcing, analyzing, and executing investments as it relates to technology companies that enable the financial economy.
Prior to joining Motive, Swathi was an Analyst in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Group at Credit Suisse in London. While at Credit Suisse, she worked on a variety of M&A and financing transactions across Europe, primarily within the financial technology space.
Swathi earned a BS in accounting and finance from the University of Warwick and graduated with honors.
“I’m honored to be recognized amongst my peers on this year’s list. What energizes me most about growth investing is the opportunity to partner with visionary leaders and help them scale transformative technology across the financial ecosystem. At Motive Partners, we are committed to not just deploying capital, but to being a thoughtful, long-term partner that supports sustainable growth, operational excellence, and innovation. Collaborating with the talented teams across our portfolio and seeing their impact across the fintech sector is both humbling and inspiring.” — Swathi Vankayalapati
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