Provest Equity Partners

Provest Equity Partners is an Atlanta, Georgia-based private equity firm specializing in strategic investments and equity management. The firm focuses on identifying underutilized assets and high-potential businesses with scalable growth opportunities, aiming to drive long-term value creation and sustainable financial success. They adopt a proactive investment strategy and foster vested partnerships, working closely with leadership teams to enhance operations, expand market reach, and accelerate growth.

Founded in 2025 by seasoned entrepreneurs and investors Suhas Uppalapati and Kerry Byler, Provest Equity Partners was built on principles of strategic foresight, disciplined execution, and unwavering commitment. Both founders bring extensive operational expertise and a proven track record of building, scaling, and successfully exiting high-growth ventures. Their approach is rooted in an operator-first mindset, providing strategic insights and operational guidance to their portfolio companies.

Provest Equity Partners has made notable investments in companies such as Advanced Process Solutions (APS) and Natural Fiber Welding Inc. (NFW). APS, acquired in July 2025, is a precision manufacturing company serving the semiconductor and energy industries. In January 2026, Provest Equity Partners made a strategic joint investment in NFW, a pioneer in high-performance, plant-based materials, focusing on climate-tech and low-carbon solutions.

The firm's team, led by Managing Partner Suhas Uppalapati and Founding Partner Kerry Byler, combines deep investment acumen with hands-on operational experience. Suhas Uppalapati has founded and led five companies to successful exits and orchestrated numerous strategic acquisitions. Kerry Byler, with over 25 years of experience, has led multiple private equity-backed platform companies to successful exits and has been involved in over 60 portfolio companies as an investor, operator, advisor, or board member.