Nexa Equity, a private equity firm specializing in founder-led vertical SaaS companies, announced three senior appointments that expand its investment and operating capabilities following the close of its oversubscribed $390 million Nexa Fund II, bringing total assets under management to more than $1 billion.
Peter Stefanski joins Nexa as a Partner from Thoma Bravo, Blake Shott joins as Principal from Sumeru Equity Partners, and Conor Barber joins as the firm’s fourth dedicated Operating Partner focused on technology and AI. The additions reinforce Nexa’s founder-first approach and strengthen its ability to help software entrepreneurs scale their businesses through operational excellence and AI enablement.
Stefanski brings nearly 15 years of experience partnering with management teams at category-leading software firms, while Shott adds deep expertise in growth software investing and portfolio expansion. Barber will work across Nexa’s portfolio to accelerate AI adoption and efficiency, leveraging his hands-on experience from companies such as Apple and Airbyte.
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“Peter and Blake are highly accomplished software investors who share our founder-first philosophy, and Conor’s deep expertise in AI and technology meaningfully strengthens our ability to help entrepreneurs scale category-defining companies. Together, these additions expand our capacity to act as a high-conviction, hands-on partner to founders as they grow their businesses.”
Vlad Besprozvany, Founder and Managing Partner, Nexa Equity
“Nexa has built a unique model around concentrated investing, hands-on operational support, and a deep commitment to high-growth vertical SaaS software. I’m excited to help extend that playbook and support the next wave of visionary founders as they grow their exceptional software companies into true category leaders.”
Peter Stefanski, Partner, Nexa Equity
“Nexa’s culture is grounded in a collaborative approach to scaling founder-led businesses. I look forward to partnering with teams shaping the future of their industries through innovative software.”
Blake Shott, Principal, Nexa Equity
