Roger B. Kafker

Overview

Roger B. Kafker is an angel investor specializing in financial and business services sectors. He has over 30 years of experience in the private equity industry, having joined TA Associates in 1989. Throughout his career, he has sponsored numerous investments in asset management and transaction processing companies. Notably, he has served on the boards of seven private companies that have gone public, raising over a billion dollars in capital, including Affiliated Managers Group and ANSYS, both now with market capitalizations exceeding $10 billion. His investment strategy focuses on early to late-stage investments, including pre-IPO and buyout opportunities, primarily in the United States and Canada. He has a particular interest in sectors such as financial services, technology, healthcare, consumer services, and business services. His portfolio includes investments in private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds, with individual investments ranging from $1 million to $50 million. Roger holds an MBA with honors from Harvard Business School and a BA magna cum laude from Haverford College. He is also a co-founder of the Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation (now LuMind Foundation) and has served on the boards of various public and private companies, contributing to their growth and strategic direction.

Investment Focus

• Strong management team
• Scalable business model
• Clear path to profitability
• Competitive market position
• Innovative product or service

Portfolio Companies