Ayaan P.

Lead Edge Capital is a $9 billion growth equity firm backing software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses around the world. Since 2011, we’ve partnered with over 100 companies, including Alibaba Group, Asana, Duo Security, Grafana Labs, Live View Technologies (LVT), Toast, and Wise and have seen more than 60 successful exits. We look for companies where our network of investors can make a meaningful difference, and where speed, access, and execution matter. We’re powered by a global investor network of 700+ operators, executives, and entrepreneurs who do more than commit capital. They help connect our portfolio companies with the customers, talent, and advisors needed to accelerate growth. Lead Edge has offices in New York, London, and Santa Barbara.

Our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence. EY-Parthenon is a brand under which a number of EY member firms across the globe provide strategy consulting services. For more information, please visit ey.com/parthenon.

Bowery Capital is an early-stage venture capital investor focused exclusively on founders looking to modernize business through technology. As more and more internet natives drive purchasing decisions, Bowery Capital believes that roughly $468B will change hands over the next 10 years as old products are replaced with new. In addition, the firm believes that the key ingredient to early success is revenue and customer growth, and as such provides various products and services through their Acceleration Team that portfolio companies can leverage to develop a strong early base. This combination of a focused thesis and support system are the cornerstones of Bowery Capitals investment approach.