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GrowthCap is pleased to announce the Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2025. Now in our twelfth year of conducting this awards process, we continue to be impressed by the depth of talent shaping the next generation of growth investing leadership.
Over the course of 2025, investors operated with a more disciplined mindset, balancing the implications of AI adoption along with new market developments. A keen eye remained on business fundamentals, operational excellence, and durable value creation. The individuals being recognized this year distinguished themselves through their ability to navigate complexity, partner meaningfully with management teams, and drive long-term success across their portfolios.
This year’s honorees reflect a cross-section of the growth investing ecosystem. Some are repeat recipients who continue to raise the bar, while others are appearing on this list for the first time. In addition to the Top 40, we are introducing a Rising Stars distinction—recognizing a select group of accomplished investors whose placement was beyond the Top 40. These Rising Stars have demonstrated exceptional ability and have contributed meaningfully to their firms.
Our evaluation process draws on proprietary research, nomination submissions, and feedback from colleagues, peers, and portfolio company leaders. This was one of our most competitive years to date, and while we could not recognize every outstanding nominee, we want to acknowledge the many investors who were considered and whose work continues to shape the industry.
Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of the Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2025, along with this year’s Rising Stars.
Christian Chauvet, Partner, Lee Equity Partners
Christian Chauvet is a Partner at Lee Equity Partners, where he focuses on healthcare services investing. Since joining Lee Equity in 2014, he has played a leading role in identifying, evaluating, and executing investments across the firm’s core sectors and working closely with portfolio company management teams, helping to shape strategic priorities, support operational initiatives, and accelerate long-term growth.
Christian has led or played a significant role in 11 Lee Equity platform investments representing more than $1 billion in invested capital, inclusive of co-investment. His investments span several healthcare services categories, including behavioral health, physician services, post-acute, and payor services. His current board and investment experience includes Bradford Health, Carisk Partners, Discovery Senior Living, and Therapy Partners Solutions. Christian’s prior experience includes investments in Solaris Health (acquired by Cardinal Health), Summit Behavioral Health (acquired by Patient Square), ERC (acquired by CCMP), and PDR/LDM (acquired by Genstar).
Prior to Lee Equity, Christian was a management consultant in the New York office of McKinsey & Company, where he advised clients on corporate strategy, operational improvement, and organizational transformation.
Christian received a BA with magna cum laude honors from Harvard College, where he studied government.
Disclaimer:
GrowthCap is a leading growth capital research and advisory firm. The criteria considered for this award is determined by GrowthCap which draws on proprietary research, nomination submissions, and feedback from colleagues, peers, and portfolio company leaders. The award is subjective determination of the party conferring the award and not Lee Equity. This award was provided by GrowthCap on January 7, 2026, which Lee Equity submitted a nomination to be considered. Once selected, Lee Equity paid a fee to be included on, and to promote inclusion on this list.
Lee Equity Partner Christian Chauvet recognized by one of GrowthCap’s 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2025
Over the course of 2025, investors operated with a more disciplined mindset, balancing the implications of AI adoption along with new market developments. A keen eye remained on business fundamentals, operational excellence, and durable value creation. The individuals being recognized this year distinguished themselves through their ability to navigate complexity, partner meaningfully with management teams, and drive long-term success across their portfolios.
This year’s honorees reflect a cross-section of the growth investing ecosystem. Some are repeat recipients who continue to raise the bar, while others are appearing on this list for the first time. In addition to the Top 40, we are introducing a Rising Stars distinction—recognizing a select group of accomplished investors whose placement was beyond the Top 40. These Rising Stars have demonstrated exceptional ability and have contributed meaningfully to their firms.
Our evaluation process draws on proprietary research, nomination submissions, and feedback from colleagues, peers, and portfolio company leaders. This was one of our most competitive years to date, and while we could not recognize every outstanding nominee, we want to acknowledge the many investors who were considered and whose work continues to shape the industry.
Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of the Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2025, along with this year’s Rising Stars.
Christian Chauvet, Partner, Lee Equity Partners
Christian Chauvet is a Partner at Lee Equity Partners, where he focuses on healthcare services investing. Since joining Lee Equity in 2014, he has played a leading role in identifying, evaluating, and executing investments across the firm’s core sectors and working closely with portfolio company management teams, helping to shape strategic priorities, support operational initiatives, and accelerate long-term growth.
Christian has led or played a significant role in 11 Lee Equity platform investments representing more than $1 billion in invested capital, inclusive of co-investment. His investments span several healthcare services categories, including behavioral health, physician services, post-acute, and payor services. His current board and investment experience includes Bradford Health, Carisk Partners, Discovery Senior Living, and Therapy Partners Solutions. Christian’s prior experience includes investments in Solaris Health (acquired by Cardinal Health), Summit Behavioral Health (acquired by Patient Square), ERC (acquired by CCMP), and PDR/LDM (acquired by Genstar).
Prior to Lee Equity, Christian was a management consultant in the New York office of McKinsey & Company, where he advised clients on corporate strategy, operational improvement, and organizational transformation.
Christian received a BA with magna cum laude honors from Harvard College, where he studied government.
“At Lee Equity, we bring deep sector expertise in both healthcare and financial services, combining our thematic approach with a commitment to true partnerships. It’s an honor to work alongside exceptional founders and entrepreneurs to drive long-term, sustainable growth. I’m grateful to be recognized by GrowthCap and honored to be included alongside such an impressive group of investors.” — Christian Chauvet
Disclaimer:
GrowthCap is a leading growth capital research and advisory firm. The criteria considered for this award is determined by GrowthCap which draws on proprietary research, nomination submissions, and feedback from colleagues, peers, and portfolio company leaders. The award is subjective determination of the party conferring the award and not Lee Equity. This award was provided by GrowthCap on January 7, 2026, which Lee Equity submitted a nomination to be considered. Once selected, Lee Equity paid a fee to be included on, and to promote inclusion on this list.