About
Arjun Kapoor is a Partner at Kinetic Partners, a leading crossover investment fund where he oversees investments in enterprise software businesses across both public and private markets. Based in New York, he is recognized for driving the firm’s strategy in the technology sector, with a particular focus on high-growth enterprise software companies and digital infrastructure.
Prior to joining Kinetic Partners in 2021, Arjun built his career at The Blackstone Group, working within its Tactical Opportunities and Growth Equity units, where he played a seminal role in investments in leading software companies such as Snowflake, Vectra AI, Cvent, and Diligent Software. He also gained experience in private equity at Vista Equity Partners and co-founded Scala Computing, a technology company that secured partnerships with industry leaders like Amazon Web Services.
Arjun earned his degree in Computational and Applied Mathematics and Economics from the University of Chicago, where he was awarded the Stamps and Presidential Scholarships as well as the Early Career Achievement Award. He currently serves on the boards of Scala Computing and Kura Labs, and has been honored with the Congressional Award Gold Medal for his commitment to service and innovation in finance and technology.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Partners | Partner | Jan 2021 to Present | Building a new crossover fund |
| The Blackstone Group | Tactical Opportunities and Growth Equity | Jan 2019 to Jan 2021 | Helped lead investments in Snowflake, Vectra AI, Chainalysis, Cvent, Diligent, FireEye / Mandiant, and ConnectiveRx, amongst others. |
| Vista Equity Partners | Private Equity | Jan 2018 to Jan 2019 | Enterprise SaaS Private Equity |
| Scala Computing | Co-Founder and Board Member | Jan 2015 to Jan 2018 | Founded venture-backed data center scale network simulation platform. Currently serving as Board Member |
Education
University of Chicago
Skills & Expertise
Others at Kinetic Partners Management, LP (6)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Founder and Chief Investment Officer | New York, NY , United States | |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
| Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
M Michael Zhao | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
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