Hythem T. El-Nazer and Ashu Agrawal Named to GrowthCap’s “Top Software Investors 2026” List
TA, a leading global private equity firm, is excited to share that Hythem T. El-Nazer, Co-Managing Partner and Co-Head of TA’s North America Technology Group, and Ashu Agrawal, Managing Director, have been named to GrowthCap’s eighth annual “Top Software Investors” list.
This year’s selection process was particularly competitive, with hundreds of nominations submitted from among the world’s most accomplished and respected software investors in private equity. Honorees were recognized for their breadth and depth of software investing experience, contributions to portfolio company growth, and demonstrated efforts to advance AI adoption and capabilities across their firms and portfolio companies. TA is proud to celebrate Hythem and Ashu for their dedication, leadership and positive impact across the Firm and our portfolio.
To view the full list and learn more about the selection criteria, visit GrowthCap’s website.
About TA
TA is a leading global private equity firm focused on scaling growth in profitable companies. Since 1968, TA has invested in more than 560 companies across its core sectors, including technology, business services, financial services, and healthcare. Leveraging its deep industry expertise and strategic resources, TA collaborates with management teams worldwide to help high-quality companies deliver lasting value. The firm has raised $65 billion in capital to date and has more than 160 investment professionals across offices in Boston, Menlo Park, Austin, London, Mumbai, and Hong Kong. Learn more at www.ta.com.
This award is the opinion of the party conferring the award and not of TA. The Top Software Investors of 2026, issued by GrowthCap on October 22, 2026, was based on the time period of October 2025 – September 2026. TA submitted nominations, and once selected, paid a publishing and copyright fee to promote this award. There can be no assurance that other providers or surveys would reach the same conclusion as the foregoing.