Together we fly further, faster

Jeff Machlin is the Founder and Managing Partner of Wingman Growth Partners, where he leads with a steady hand and a sharp eye on the horizon. With over 15 years of experience navigating the skies of private equity, Jeff has built a career around partnering with technology companies seeking to help them chart ambitious flight paths and execute with precision.

Before founding Wingman, Jeff was a Partner and Investment Committee Member at Brighton Park Capital, a technology-focused growth equity that scaled to nearly $3 billion in assets under management during his tenure.¹ There, he co-piloted investments across software, data, fintech, and tech-enabled services — consistently guiding companies through transformational climbs.

Prior to Brighton Park, Jeff served as a Vice President at General Atlantic, where he led investments in high-growth technology companies. He also helped launch General Atlantic’s sourcing analyst program, building a radar system for identifying proprietary, thematic deal opportunities across the globe. Jeff's flight path also includes time at TA Associates, where he was involved in several notable investments. He began his career in Citigroup’s Investment Banking division, focusing on M&A in the financial technology and asset management sectors.

Jeff earned his MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with honors from the University of Miami with a BBA in Finance. He lives in Greenwich, CT with his wife and two children — and when he's not guiding founders, he's often found in the cockpit himself as an instrument-rated private pilot.

Eric Anderson is a Partner at Wingman Growth Partners, where he approaches every investment as a seasoned copilot—combining sharp focus, balanced perspective,  helping founders and management teams chart their optimal flight path, navigate moments of turbulence, and execute smooth ascents to new altitudes.

Before joining the Wingman crew, Eric served as Vice President at Vista Equity Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on software and technology-enabled businesses, stewarding over $100 billion in assets.¹

As a key member of the Endeavor Fund, Eric piloted investments in small-cap and growth-stage B2B software companies, with a particular knack for identifying vertical market software leaders and ensuring their trajectory stayed on course.

Prior to his time at Vista, Eric helped launch Blackstone Growth’s inaugural $4.5 billion fund, targeting enterprise software investments and building the infrastructure for high-velocity growth. His earlier roles at KKR Growth and Vista’s Foundation Fund gave him the flight hours and operational discipline needed to support founders at pivotal inflection points.

Eric holds a BS in Management Science and Engineering and an MA in Public Policy from Stanford University, where he was also a Division 1 soccer player—demonstrating both teamwork and endurance, traits he brings to every boardroom and cockpit alike. Based in New York City with his fiancée, Eric is an avid fitness enthusiast and Premier League fan, always ready for the next challenge—on the field or in the air.

As a true Wingman, Eric partners with founders to keep the mission in sight, help navigate headwinds, and deliver on every strategic objective—ensuring companies don’t just take off, but soar.