Sophia Popova Named Rising Star by Mergers & Acquisitions

Sophia Popova, a Vice President in Summit’s Boston office, was named to Mergers & Acquisitions ’ 2019 Rising Stars of Private Equity list. Sophia was recognized for her investing acumen in the technology sector, where she has played an active role in four Summit investments since joining the firm in 2017, representing more than $450 million in invested capital. Her recent investment experience includes Klaviyo, a SaaS data and marketing automation platform, and Markforged, a manufacturer of industrial 3D printers and printing systems.

Beyond investing, Sophia was recognized for her active role in recruiting top talent to Summit and for her commitment to furthering an inclusive community at the firm. She serves on Summit’s diversity committee and has helped recruit several women to the investment team.

Mergers & Acquisitions ’ 2019 Rising Stars of Private Equity list recognized 10 emerging leaders who are making an impact within their respective firms and across the industry overall. Read more about Sophia and her fellow honorees at www.themiddlemarket.com.

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