We Invest in Small Business
Partnership
We partner with small businesses and empower operators to focus on what they do best
Growth
We provide patient capital to build value over the long term
Long-Term Capital
We help owners scale their business, implement best practices, and build lasting teams
About Us
Max Francois-Poncet
Managing Partner
Max is a Managing Partner and Co-founder of Nyx Partners. Prior to Nyx, Max worked at Permira, a $35B+ private equity firm, concentrating on the consumer sector. Previously, Max ran business development at Grability, a grocery software company, and was an associate at Burch Creative Capital, a consumer and technology focused family office. Max graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) and the Wharton School (M.B.A.).
Jason Vahn
Managing Partner
Jason is a Managing Partner and Co-founder of Nyx Partners. Prior to Nyx, Jason worked as an investment analyst at Canyon Partners, a $20B+ multi-strategy hedge fund, where he focused on debt and equity investments in the healthcare sector. Jason is also a founding member of the HYPE education junior board, as well as a member of the Milken Young Leader’s Circle and the Reverse Rett junior board. Jason graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) and the Wharton School (M.B.A.).