Clear Peak Capital (“Clear Peak”) was founded in 2024 by Donza Worden and Luke Schneider, who envisioned a unique approach to private equity partnerships based on active and collaborative engagement. With a defined industry focus on IT services and a concentration on company-specific value creation strategies, Clear Peak offers a differentiated partnership option for founders and management teams. At the core of Clear Peak’s strategy is an active approach where value creation strategies are developed and executed on together with management teams. This ethos set the foundation for a business model rooted in collaboration, action, and transformative results.
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Donza and Luke’s partnership began in 2012 in investment banking. After their time in investment banking, their paths diverged for nearly a decade. Donza immersed himself in the world of private equity, refining his investing expertise and gaining deep insights into investment strategies and value creation. Luke spent several years in private equity then took on operating roles including CFO and Corporate Development, leading organizations through infrastructure building and both organic and inorganic growth. Donza and Luke’s shared ambition and complementary skills fueled a natural synergy and unique perspectives, which they brought together in their shared vision for Clear Peak.
At the heart of Clear Peak’s mission lies a distinctive approach to reimagining private equity. While many firms are content with a passive role and analyzing metrics from afar, Donza and Luke envisioned a different strategy that they believe leads to superior outcomes and a better experience for all stakeholders. Their strategy emphasizes deep work and rolling up their sleeves and working alongside management teams throughout multiple phases of an investment.
Our Team
Donza Worden
Co-Founder & Partner
Donza has spent ten years in private equity, most recently as an investment professional at NMS Capital where he led the IT Services investment theme. Previously, he was an investment professional at LaSalle Capital. Over his career, he has completed 15+ transactions totaling approximately $1 billion in value.
Donza has extensive experience with thematic investing, including ideation, transaction execution, and portfolio management. He has led multiple transactions with founder-owned businesses and has experience developing and implementing structured solutions for each situation. He prides himself on his ability to work with founders, sellers, and management teams to understand unique transaction goals and develop aligned outcomes.
Earlier in his career, Donza worked in investment banking at R.W. Baird.
Luke Schneider
Co-Founder & Partner
Luke has been an executive in PE-backed businesses in Technology and Healthcare, including two CFO roles and as Head of Corporate Development. Additionally, he has consulted in multiple operational capacities for PE-backed businesses and previously worked as an investment professional at Flexpoint Ford.
Luke understands the complex issues in scaling and managing a high-growth company with limited resources. He is a hands-on leader with experience leading critical, cross-functional projects and needs including acquisitions and integration, annual budgeting, and strategic planning. He prides himself on his ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels, from the Board of Directors to departmental staff members.
Earlier in his career, Luke worked in investment banking at R.W. Baird.
Mac Bohonnon
Vice President
Mac is a VP at Clear Peak Capital and is responsible for sourcing, execution, and portfolio company support. Prior to joining Clear Peak, Mac was an Associate at Inoca Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on IT services and broader tech-enabled services, where he spent over four years executing transactions and supporting value creation initiatives with founder led businesses. He has experience in many enterprise technology ecosystems.
Before his career in private equity, Mac was a two-time Olympian and a member of the US Ski Team for over 10 years, earning the title of 2015 overall World Cup Champion in freestyle skiing.
Fernando Soto
Vice President
Fernando is a VP at Clear Peak Capital and is responsible for sourcing, execution and management of portfolio activities. Fernando was most recently an Associate at Alten Capital an IT Services focused investment firm. He was previously an Associate at Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group. Prior to Houlihan Lokey, Fernando worked as an Analyst at Teneo Capital within its Restructuring Advisory practice and as an Analyst in the TMT leveraged finance group at Citizens Bank. ​Fernando graduated cum laude from The Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Finance and a concentration in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation.
