Meet the Team

We partner with SaaS CEOs, CFOs and founders to navigate the twists and turns of growth. Whether you need capital to meet your unique goals, solutions to work through business challenges or access to our extensive network and resources, we are here to help you succeed.

James Bishop

James is a Vice President on the Golub Growth team. He works with the leadership teams of software businesses to design flexible financing solutions tailored to their unique goals. James joined Golub Capital in 2015.

Prior to joining Golub Capital, James was an Associate at WSB & Company, a private investment firm, where he focused on originating and evaluating direct investment opportunities into lower middle-market technology and business services companies. Prior to this position, he worked at TPG as an Associate on the sourcing and originating team, where he was responsible for covering intermediaries and sourcing proprietary technology, business services and healthcare services opportunities for the Growth fund.

Education

Hampden-Sydney College, BA – Economics & Business

Interests

When away from the office James and his wife, Haley, enjoy traveling and spending time in the South Carolina Lowcountry. James is also an avid cyclist who is never too far from his bikes. He enjoys road and gravel biking and occasionally competes in gravel events. Born in England and a former college soccer player, James can be found on the weekends cheering for Manchester United or the newest MLS team, Charlotte Football Club.

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Eric Cannon

Eric is a Principal on the Golub Growth team. He works with the leadership teams of software businesses to underwrite, structure and monitor debt and equity investments. Eric joined Golub Capital in 2010.

Prior to joining Golub Capital, Eric was an Analyst in the M&A and General Industrials groups at UBS Investment Bank, where he advised clients on mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity financings.

Education

Northwestern University, BA – Economics

Interests

When not in the office, you can find Eric cheering on his favorite Cincinnati sports teams. Eric enjoys traveling with his wife and two children, especially to Disney World. He loves trying new restaurants and local breweries and is an avid board game enthusiast.

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Nick Chan

Nick is a Managing Director on the Golub Growth team. He works with the leadership teams of software businesses to underwrite, structure and monitor debt and equity investments. Nick joined Golub Capital in 2005.

Prior to joining Golub Capital, Nick worked for Insight Venture Partners, where he sourced and executed growth equity investments.

Education

Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BS – Finance

Interests

Outside of work, Nick is the mediator between his two daughters and enjoys cooking, skiing and driving his car around a track.

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Peter Fair

Peter is a Managing Director on the Golub Growth team. He works with the leadership teams of software businesses to design flexible financing solutions tailored to their unique goals. Peter joined Golub Capital in 2014.

Prior to joining Golub Capital, Peter was a Managing Director with NXT Capital’s Venture Finance group, where he led senior and subordinated debt investments in late stage technology and healthcare companies. He was also a Partner with Velocity Financial group prior to its acquisition by NXT Capital. Prior to that, Peter was a Director with TriplePoint Capital, where he was responsible for providing senior debt facilities to budding technology and healthcare companies. Prior to this position, Peter worked with two private equity partnerships, Telegraph Hill Partners and The Aurora Funds, and began his career working in Deloitte’s consulting and advisory practices.

Education

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, MBA
North Carolina State University, BA – Accounting, cum laude

Interests

Above all, Peter relishes the moments, big and small, he has with his wife and two daughters. You can also find him outdoors bouncing in the saddle of his mountain bike, swatting rivers with a fly rod or chasing elk by horseback.

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Michael Lewandowski

Michael is a Vice President on the Golub Growth team. He works with the leadership teams of software businesses and is responsible for underwriting, structuring and monitoring debt and equity investments for the Firm. Michael joined Golub Capital in 2019.

Prior to joining Golub Capital, Michael worked in the Credit Opportunities group at Vista Equity Partners, where he was responsible for the underwriting and monitoring of debt investments to software companies. Prior to this position, he worked at Crestline Denali Capital, where he was responsible for underwriting and monitoring broadly syndicated loans, primarily to software and consumer companies. Michael began his career as an Associate at Fifth Third Bank.

Education

Eastern Michigan University, BBA – International Business & Finance

Interests

Outside of work you can find Michael enjoying the outdoors, be it skiing, sailing, fishing, hiking, running or simply traveling alongside his wife Amy.

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Rob Maxfield

Rob is a Senior Associate on the Golub Growth team. He sources and executes debt and equity investments in growth stage software companies. Rob joined Golub Capital in 2019.

Prior to joining Golub Capital, Rob worked in the Valuation Services group at Duff & Phelps, where he valued private equity firms’ portfolios.

Education

Davidson College, BA – Economics

Interests

During his free time, Rob enjoys going on hikes and playing disc golf with his fiancé and two dogs. Rob also enjoys cooking and eating plant-based meals.

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Arman Naraghi-Pour

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Arman is an Associate Lending Counsel on the Golub Growth team. He provides legal advice related to the structuring and documenting of financing solutions for software businesses. Arman joined Golub Capital in 2021.

Prior to joining Golub Capital, Arman was an Associate in the Banking & Credit Group of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where he advised sponsors, lenders and corporate clients on a variety of financing matters. Prior to this position, he was an Associate in the Finance Group of Shearman & Sterling, where he focused on structuring and closing leveraged and investment grade credit facilities.

Education

University of Michigan Law School, JD
Louisiana State University, BA – International Studies & Political Science

Interests

Outside of work, Arman enjoys traveling and trying new foods with his wife. He also spends time playing soccer, practicing the violin and attempting to make contact with a golf ball.

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Kelly Rogers

Kelly is a Senior Marketing Manager on the Golub Growth team. Kelly joined Golub Capital in 2022.

Prior to joining Golub Capital, Kelly was Head of Growth Marketing at TIFIN Wealth, where she managed the integrated marketing campaign strategy. Prior to this position, she worked at PIMCO as a Digital Marketing Manager on the Client Marketing team, where she led growth marketing programs for retail and institutional business groups across the Americas.

Education

Fordham University, BA – Finance

Interests

Kelly grew up on Long Island, where she now lives with her family trying to soak up as many beach days as possible. Away from work, she enjoys staying active, gardening, seeing live music and volunteering as a certified therapy dog team with her golden retriever, Sugar Magnolia.

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Andy Steuerman

Andy is Vice Chair of Golub Growth. He also serves as Vice Chair of Direct Lending for Golub Capital. He is a member of Golub Capital’s Investment and Watchlist committees, oversees the Firm’s Special Situations team, manages the Golub Growth business and spearheads strategic initiatives. Andy joined Golub Capital in 2004.

Andy was previously Head of Middle Market Lending and Golub Growth (formerly known as Late Stage Lending) at Golub Capital. Prior to joining the Firm, Andy was a Managing Director at Albion Alliance, where he originated, executed and supervised subordinated debt and equity investments for two private partnerships. Prior to this position, he worked as a Vice President at Bankers Trust Alex Brown, and was formerly a member of New York Life Insurance Company’s Private Equity group, managing leveraged senior loans, mezzanine investments, private equity securities and limited partnership assets.

Education

St. John's University, MBA – Finance
Pace University, BBA – Finance

Interests

Andy really enjoys working with people who are authentic, do not just ask questions but ask the right questions, and who appreciate the journey as much or more than the result. Outside of work, you can find Andy trying to perfect his imperfect golf game, reading five books at a time, searching for the best wood fired pizza, standing by a BBQ or fixing something in his house. Above everything else, he truly enjoys his time with his wife, two sons and Labradoodle.

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Robert Sverbilov

Robert is a Managing Director on the Golub Growth team. He works with the leadership teams of software businesses to design flexible financing solutions tailored to their unique goals. Robert joined Golub Capital in 2014.

Prior to joining Golub Capital, Robert was a Vice President with NXT Capital, where he worked on a team that was responsible for providing senior and subordinated debt investments in technology companies. Prior to that, Robert was a Senior Associate at Medley Capital, where he worked in the investment banking and advisory practice. Prior to this position, he served as an Associate at Exigen Capital, where he was responsible for sourcing, structuring and funding middle market acquisitions, carve-outs and start-ups. Robert started his career in the audit and advisory practice at Frank, Rimerman & Co.

Education

University of California at Santa Cruz, BA – Business Management Economics, with a focus in Finance & Accounting

Interests

Outside of work, Robert is an avid skier who enjoys traversing the slopes at The Palisades with his two girls, Liat and Evie. During the summer months, he attempts to mountain bike, and would admit he’s still quite the novice. When not in the mountains, Robert enjoys traveling and eating all types of fun and unique cuisines with his wife Natalya, and occasionally even attempts to replicate a few dishes.

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Mike Trompeter

Mike is a Senior Associate on the Golub Growth team. He is responsible for the initial screening, diligence and execution of software investments. Mike joined Golub Capital in 2019.

Prior to joining Golub Capital, Mike was an Analyst at Waud Capital Partners, where he was responsible for origination and the initial screening of technology and healthcare investments. Prior to this position, he worked at Fitch Ratings as an Analyst on the Tech/Media/Telecom team, where he maintained coverage of both public and private companies in the TMT sector.

Education

Illinois State University, BA, cum laude – Finance

Interests

Outside of work, Mike enjoys trying the new restaurants Chicago has to offer, cooking and spending time with friends and family. When Chicago weather permits, you’ll find him on a local golf course working on his handicap.

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