A Global Team of Experts
Razorhorse accelerates visibility and access to software deal flow for world-class investors and acquirers. Since 2012 we’ve connected with tens of thousands of software companies and engaged in hundreds of live deals all over the globe.
TEAM
Austin Scee
Austin has spent the past 20+ years running and buying software companies. He started his career at Alex Brown doing software IPOs and M&A, then worked for Harbinger Corp, an acquisitive e-commerce software client he had taken public at Alex Brown. After Harbinger, Austin sold software for IBM, then transitioned to venture capital and private equity where he spent six years as a deal principal and built origination teams and systems at Advanced Technology Ventures and H.I.G. Capital, respectively. Austin left private equity to run a software company owned by a family office in 2011, then transitioned to acquiring companies for the same group in 2012. Austin founded Razorhorse that year to source the deals he executed for the family office. In 2017, Austin founded PowerUP Scholarship fund to help disadvantaged kids find a path to success. Austin holds a BA from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
MANAGING PARTNER
Dylan Spain
Dylan joined Razorhorse in 2023 and focuses on origination and deal execution. Prior to Razorhorse, Dylan was an Associate at Susquehanna Growth Equity where he sourced platforms & add-ons across North America and Europe. Previously, Dylan worked for Miller Investment Management, a family office focusing on investments in Life Sciences and Real Estate. Dylan earned his undergraduate degree from Drexel University studying Finance and Business Analytics and remains an avid Philly sports fan. When he isn’t spending time with business leaders or complaining about Philly sports you can find Dylan golfing, playing tennis, stand-up-paddle boarding, or saltwater fishing.
DEAL ORIGINATION
Dominic Conti
Dominic joined Razorhorse in 2023 as part of the origination team. Prior to joining Razorhorse in 2023, Dominic was head of Investment and Strategy for Fortis Digital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund. Dominic focused on building quantitative algorithms and leading the fundraising initiative. Previously, Dominic enlisted in the Air National Guard where he ranked top of his class while working with both the Army and the Air Force. Dominic started his career in insurance, leading a sales team of twenty agents and received a B.S. in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Outside of Razorhorse, Dominic enjoys live music, lifting, and spending time with family.
DEAL ORIGINATION
Raphael Culioli
Raphael joined Razorhorse in 2021 and focuses on origination and deal execution. Prior to Razorhorse, he signed up Fortune 500 cloud and analytics teams at Swoon, a technology-focused talent firm. Previously, Raphael led the business development team at AGC Partners, a software-focused investment bank, where he sourced several engagements across North America and Europe. Raphael holds a degree in International Politics and Economics with a concentration on Mandarin Chinese from Middlebury College where he was an Academic Scholar. A French-American native, he is currently located in Chicago where he enjoys cycling, soccer, and exploring local coffee shops.
DEAL ORIGINATION
Jack Simpson
Prior to joining Razorhorse, Jack was a deal team member focused on the software & tech-enabled services markets at Harvey & Company, a buyside advisory firm based in Newport Beach, CA. In this role, Jack focused on investment thesis ideation, industry analyses and deal origination. Previously, Jack worked at Oracle on the Corporate FP&A team providing financial modeling support and analysis. After earning his undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley, Jack moved to Newport Beach, CA where he enjoys beach city sports and watching the Chargers and Padres play.
DEAL ORIGINATION
COLE WANNER
Cole earned an Honours Business Administration degree (HBA) from the Ivey Business School and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Western Ontario in 2023. Before joining Razorhorse, Cole had professional experience in business development for fintech and consumer-packaged goods companies. Cole is based in Calgary, AB, Canada. In his free time, Cole enjoys watching sports, golfing with friends, and reading books on politics and macroeconomics.
DEAL ORIGINATION
KATERINA LI
Katerina Li earned her Master of Management (MM) from the University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Systems with a concentration in AI and tech. Before joining Razorhorse Capital in 2024, Katerina gained internship experience in finance and consulting from working at Deloitte and Huatai Securities. Based in Vancouver, BC, Katerina is passionate about running, weightlifting, music, and cooking. She also enjoys personal development through podcasts and audiobooks.
RESEARCH – INSIGHTS
SWETHA PARTHASARATHY
Swetha completed an International Bachelor of Business Administration (iBBA) from the Schulich School of Business, specializing in Finance and Strategic Management, and graduated in 2024. She has previous experience working in real estate finance and investment management and has recently completed Level 1 of the CFA program. Swetha is based in Toronto, Ontario. Outside of work, she enjoys participating in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and soccer.
RESEARCH – INSIGHTS
DANIEL LIBESMAN
Daniel earned his BBA with a concentration in finance from the Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College. Prior to joining Razorhorse in 2024, he worked as a Sales Associate at Trade My Spin, a NYC-based startup that buys and sells second-hand exercise equipment. During his time at university, he worked part-time as an Investment Analyst at The Global Emerging Markets Group. Daniel is based in New York City. He spends his free time playing tennis and soccer with friends, walking through Central Park, and watching his favorite Philadelphia sports teams.
RESEARCH – INSIGHTS
MAX GUANCHEN SONG
Coming soon!
RESEARCH – INSIGHTS
BLESSIE YUZON
SALES OPERATIONS
Jacquie Newberry
Jacquie is originally from Ohio but currently lives in Los Angeles, California. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, watching Buckeyes football, and reading a good book on the beach.
HR GENERALIST
Roman Osypov
Roman joined Razorhorse in 2017 and is focused on financial analysis. Prior to Razorhorse, he spent five years at PwC doing audit and financial modeling work. Roman is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and has a master’s degree in Finance from Donetsk National University, Ukraine. Roman lives in Kyiv, Ukraine with his wife. He is passionate about cycling and mountain trekking.
HEAD OF DEAL SUPPORT
Pradheep Padmanathan
Pradheep joined Razorhorse in 2018. Prior to his current role as the Head of Operations at Razorhorse, he headed customer support operations at Aurea software and worked with Deloitte consulting as a CRM consultant. He brings to us his extensive knowledge in technology stack selection, vendor management, process design and improvement, business analysis and strategy. He is an expert in post-acquisition support integration. Pradheep has an MBA from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, and a bachelors degree in computer science from College of Engineering, Guindy. In his free time, he loves to watch movies and read books on public policy, biographies, management, and Tamil literature. He currently works out of Bangalore, India.
HEAD OF TECH OPERATIONS
ALEKSANDAR GEORGIEVSKI
RESEARCH – DATA
ALEKSEY BALYNSKIY
DATA ANALYST
PRATIK PATEL
Pratik loves playing cricket and follows cricket and football. He is a big fan of Virat Kohli (an Indian cricketer) and Lionel Messi.
IT LEAD
Chiamaka Nwanyanwu
Chiamaka joined Razorhorse in 2021 and is focused on Call Notes. Prior to Razorhorse, she was crunching numbers as a Training and Quality Analyst and spent several years as a Customer Service Professional. Beyond the office, Chiamaka unwinds with Korean cinema or spending time with her family.
RESEARCH – NOTES
Irene Nnacho
Irene is a well-versed Virtual Assistant who joined Razorhorse in 2023 and focuses on call notes, research, and data entry. Outside the office, she enjoys watching movies, trading cryptocurrencies, traveling, and spending time with family.
RESEARCH – NOTES
Christian Guerrero
Prior to joining Razorhorse, Christian was a quality assurance and compliance analyst for a contact center and has been in the customer support industry for 4 years. In his free time, Christian loves watching movies and reading mangas/manhwas.
RESEARCH – NOTES
