Thesis Capital Partners Announces the Addition of Partner Connor Chakeen

Houston, TX — April 30, 2025 — Thesis Capital Partners today announced the addition of Connor Chakeen as a Partner, effective immediately. Chakeen brings over a decade of experience in investment management and advisor engagement, with a focus on building trusted relationships within the private wealth community.

Chakeen joins Thesis Capital Partners from Principal Asset Management, where he served as Senior Director of Wealth Advisory for 13 years. In that role, he worked closely with financial advisors, RIAs, and family offices to support access to a broad suite of investment solutions across asset classes.

"We're excited to welcome Connor to the firm," said Ian Reynolds, Managing Partner and Founder of Thesis Capital Partners. "His experience and relationship-driven approach will play a key role as we continue building a differentiated private equity platform focused on long-term value creation."

Chakeen shared his enthusiasm for the firm's vision: "Thesis is building something genuinely different in private equity — a firm that leads with talent, invests with intention, and holds with patience. I'm proud to join the team and help connect more investors to this strategy."

In his role at Thesis, Chakeen will focus on capital formation, LP relations, and expanding the firm's presence within the wealth management community.