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Our Team

Passion. Experience. Diligence.

 

Co-Founders & Partners

The five founders bring to Astra over 100 years of industry, investment and operating experience in the Communications and Technology industries and have worked with premier institutions that have a long history of successful buyout investing in the sector. In the aggregate, the founders have closed over 35 corporate and private equity transactions, invested $5 billion of equity capital, arranged $15 billion of debt financing, and served on over 20 leading boards. The founders govern and manage Astra Capital Management, comprise the firm’s investment and operating committees, and play an essential role in the sourcing, governance and growth of Astra portfolio companies.

Kevin Beebe, Co-Founder

Todd Crick, Co-Founder

Mark Johnson, Co-Founder & Managing Partner

William Kennard, Co-Founder

Brian Kirschbaum, Partner

Raj Kumar, Partner & General Counsel

James Martin, Partner & Chief Financial Officer

 

Investment Team

Since its founding in May 2014, Astra has built a strong team of deal and fund operations professionals. Astra investment professionals not only have strong private equity experience but also bring passion and intellectual curiosity to each transaction.

Daniel Ben-Ami, Principal

Alok Chatterjee, Managing Director

Jason Costa, Associate

Mariam Dembélé, Associate

Operations

Stephanie Diaz, Office Manager

 

Co-Founder & Industry Advisors

The Industry Advisors have deep experience in particular areas of the Astra investment and operating strategy. These professionals provide additional sourcing capabilities with specialized sector focus, assist in the value creation process, help to evaluate potential investment opportunities, and provide insights regarding operational improvements post-investment.

Tuvia Barak, Industry Advisor - Technology

Mary Clark, Industry Advisor - Mobility & Tech Services

David Hitchcock, Industry Advisor - Mobility

Matt Murphy, Co-Founder & Advisor

Richard Shea, Industry Advisor - Operations

Richard Wilhelm, Industry Advisor - Cybersecurity