Tara Nikkhoo is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as a Principal at Alpha Edison since January 2024. Previously, Nikkhoo held the position of Growth Private Equity Associate at H.I.G. Capital from August 2021 to November 2023 and at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. from July 2019 to July 2021, focusing on investments ranging from $5 to $70 million in B2B software and tech-enabled services companies. Nikkhoo's leadership experience includes serving as Vice President of Finance and Operations for Berkeley Women in Business and as Vice President of the TAMID Group. Educationally, Nikkhoo graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business in 2019, following a high school diploma from Brentwood School in 2015.