Rupali Varma

Rupali Varma is a Principal at Spire Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in New York City.13 She joined the firm in 2015 and was promoted to Principal in January 2020.1 Varma is responsible for sourcing, executing, and managing new investments, as well as overseeing the performance and strategic direction of portfolio companies.2

Career Highlights

• Joined Spire Capital in 2015, initially serving as Associate and Vice President1
• Promoted to Principal in January 20201
• Plays an active role in sourcing and executing transactions in key investment verticals, including business services, information services, education, and media1
• Served on the Board of Directors for Dynamic Quest and O2B Kids1
• Previously served as a Board Observer for Lighthouse and Surgent Professional Education1

Professional Background

• Prior to Spire Capital, worked as an Analyst in the Technology, Media and Communications Investment Banking Group at Citigroup1
• Currently serves as a Board Director at Green Security LLC34

Education

• Received a Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, from Marquette University, majoring in accounting and finance1
• Attended The Wharton School3

Rupali Varma is described as a talented individual with demonstrated investment judgment and high integrity, contributing significantly to Spire Capital and its portfolio companies.1