10.27.2026
Vesterra NewsVesterra Capital Partners Named to Inc.'s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors List
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Vesterra Capital Partners ("Vesterra"), formerly known as Comvest Private Equity, has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list* for its work supporting founder-led companies. The list recognizes the capital providers that fund entrepreneurs and help them thrive through collaboration and active involvement in the business after their investments.
“We’ve been fortunate to partner with nearly three dozen founder-led companies,” said Maneesh Chawla, Managing Partner of Vesterra. “Being recognized by Inc. again is a reflection of the founders and teams who’ve trusted us to grow alongside them.”
To compile the list, Inc. went straight to the source: entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms. Founders filled out a questionnaire about their experiences partnering with private equity, venture capital, and debt firms and shared data on how their companies have grown during these partnerships.
“With the current funding environment and rapid changes facing growing companies, founders are looking for more than just capital from their investors. They want true partners who believe in their business, but who are also able to provide the critical advisement and strategic support they need to reach their potential,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “The 2026 Founder-Friendly Investor awards* celebrate those firms – the ones committed to partnership, excellence, and helping founder-led companies grow.”
*This award was provided by Inc. on 10/27/2026. Winning firms were selected based on their track record, reputation, leadership, and founder references. Like all entrants, Vesterra Capital Partners paid a required application fee to be considered for this recognition. The application was based on companies Vesterra Capital Partners has exited since January 1, 2021.