Nexa Equity has appointed Peter Stefanski, a long-time investor at Thoma Bravo, as Partner to accelerate its push into software and AI-driven businesses.
Stefanski joins after 14 years at Thoma Bravo, where he served as Partner on its flagship fund and led several high-profile buyouts across the application software sector, including J.D. Power, Medallia, Planview, and QAD.
“I’m excited by Nexa’s concentrated investment model, which allows investors to dedicate meaningful time and attention to every company,” Stefanski said.
The hire coincides with Nexa’s broader expansion:
- Blake Shott joins as Principal from Sumeru Equity Partners.
- Conor Barber becomes the firm’s fourth dedicated Operating Partner, focusing on technology and AI.
- The firm recently closed its $390 million Nexa Equity Fund II, backed by institutional and strategic investors.
Founded in 2021 by Vlad Besprozvany, Nexa Equity specializes in control and minority investments in founder-led software and fintech companies with $5–20 million in annual recurring revenue.
Besprozvany said the firm is focused on partnering with “founders who have achieved product-market fit and built truly high-caliber companies.”
Stefanski emphasized Nexa’s growing focus on identifying early-stage AI innovators, as the firm continues to scale within the software-as-a-service (SaaS) ecosystem.