Steven Joanis

Steve Joanis is a Managing Director on the Software Growth Equity (SGE) team. With his colleague, John Raeder, Steve is responsible for originating, structuring and leading software growth equity and recapitalization transactions, as well as portfolio management.

Prior to joining Bow River, Steve was the CEO and member of the board of directors at PlanetiQ, Inc., a satellite weather prediction company. Steve was responsible for the company’s business and financial operations including technology development, business development and sales.

Prior to PlanetiQ, Steve ran three other venture-backed startups, was a partner at three investment firms, and was a strategy consultant. In addition to his 25+ year career in technology, Steve was an officer and pilot in the U.S. Army’s air cavalry.

Steve earned a BS in Economics from The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, an MBA in Information Technology from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a Doctorate in Finance and Business Analytics from the Heider College of Business of Creighton University.