Binayak Thapa
Director
Binayak is a Director at STS Capital Partners, with the responsibility of supporting our deal team and activities in Europe. He is a seasoned M&A professional with a wealth of experience in the fields of financial valuation, securities, and mergers and acquisitions. With over a decade of experience being a part of the STS team, Binayak has established himself as a key asset to our firm.
Prior to joining STS, Binayak held the position of economic analyst at the economic consulting subsidiary of a renowned global law firm specializing in M&A, securities litigation, and intellectual property (IP). In this role, Binayak’s responsibilities encompassed conducting comprehensive financial statement analyses, performing event studies, facilitating due diligence processes, and conducting valuations of various assets and intellectual properties. His work spanned diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, metals, and mining, providing him with a broad understanding of the financial landscape across multiple sectors.
Outside of the finance industry, Binayak has been an active Board Member for GyroGear, a medical equipment manufacturing company that specializes in creating devices that mechanically stabilizes hand tremors.
Binayak pursued his education at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, where he earned an MBA with a specialized focus in finance and strategy. Additionally, Binayak distinguished himself during his undergraduate studies by graduating cum laude at The College of Wooster, further demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence.
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STS Capital Partners is pleased to announce that Mark Herbick has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2026, as Pursant, the firm he founded, joins forces with STS. A serial e…
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Steve Weclew is Appointed by STS Capital Partners as Managing Director
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Weclew as a Managing Director. A CPA by training, former public-company CFO, and co-founder and CEO of an acquisition-led platform, Steve brings…
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