Synova promotes Thomas Usher to Partner

May 2026

Synova announces the admission of Thomas Usher to the Partnership.

Thomas’s promotion reflects his strong investment track record, his deep sector expertise, and his significant contribution to the firm’s value creation strategy. He has played a key role in partnering with management teams to scale high-quality software, data and technology-enabled businesses, supporting both organic growth and international expansion. In particular, his experience in helping European businesses enter and grow in the US market has been invaluable, leveraging his prior experience in US growth equity.

Philip Shapiro, a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Synova, commented:

“We are delighted to welcome Tom to the Partnership. Since joining Synova, he has made an outstanding contribution to the firm, combining strong investment judgement with a deep understanding of the technology sector. He is a trusted partner to management teams, a highly valued colleague and a strong culture carrier within the firm. We look forward to his continued success as a member of the Partnership.”