Athul Ravunniarath

Managing Director

About

Athul Ravunniarath is a Managing Director at Stax. Athul has nearly a decade of experience in software and technology, partnering with mega-cap and mid-market software and IT services private equity sponsors on due diligence and strategic initiatives. He works closely with portfolio companies to drive value creation, with a strong focus on go-to-market strategies.

During his tenure, Athul has played a pivotal role in over 200 engagements for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies. His software expertise spans infrastructure, horizontal, and vertical software domains, including Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Cybersecurity, Networking & Cloud Management, Supply Chain, Hospitality, and GovTech.

Athul also leads Stax’s work in the IT services ecosystem, encompassing Managed Services Providers (MSPs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), and Systems Integrators (SIs). Athul’s insights have consistently helped clients navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Athul joined Stax in 2016 and rejoined the firm in 2021 after two years at Altman Solon (previously Altman Vilandrie and Company), where he served as a Senior Consultant focusing on TMT engagements.​​ Prior to joining Stax, Athul worked in equity research at Morningstar and as a consultant for numerous impact investment firms focusing on energy and financial services.

Athul holds a Masters in International Finance and Development Economics from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and a B.A. in Government and Economics from Colby College. ​

Extracurricular

Athul is a big fan of squash and can often be found on the courts near the Stax Boston office at 7 am.