ANDY FLASTER

Andy Flaster is a distinguished Managing Partner and co-founder at Volition Capital, a prominent growth equity firm based in Boston. As a key leader, Andy plays a pivotal role in shaping Volition Capital's investment strategy and identifying high-potential companies poised for significant growth. His expertise lies in partnering with founder-owned businesses, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance to help them navigate expansion and achieve market leadership.

At Volition Capital, Andy Flaster's investment focus areas primarily include software, internet, and tech-enabled services. He is particularly adept at recognizing companies with strong recurring revenue models, scalable operations, and innovative solutions that address critical market needs. Andy's approach involves building long-term relationships with management teams, offering operational insights and strategic support to accelerate growth, optimize business models, and prepare companies for future success.

Andy's extensive career background in venture capital and growth equity spans over two decades. Prior to co-founding Volition Capital, he was a Partner at Fidelity Ventures, where he spent over a decade honing his investment acumen and building a robust portfolio. His experience at Fidelity Ventures laid the groundwork for the creation of Volition Capital, which spun out from Fidelity in 2010. Before his tenure at Fidelity Ventures, Andy worked at Summit Partners, another leading growth equity firm, further solidifying his expertise in identifying and nurturing high-growth companies. He began his career in investment banking at Alex. Brown & Sons, gaining foundational financial analysis and transaction experience. Andy holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Dartmouth College, providing him with a strong academic foundation to complement his practical investment experience.

Throughout his career, Andy Flaster has been involved in numerous notable investments that have gone on to achieve significant success. While at Volition Capital, he has been instrumental in investments in companies such as Chewy, the online pet supply retailer; Toast, a leading restaurant management platform; Mindbody, a wellness software provider; GlobalTranz, a freight management solution; and Verafin, a financial crime detection software. These investments exemplify Volition Capital's strategy under Andy's leadership to back innovative companies that disrupt industries and deliver substantial value. His commitment to fostering growth and providing strategic partnership makes Andy Flaster a highly respected figure in the growth equity landscape.