Nick Schupbach

Nick Schupbach is a co-founder of Appia Capital Partners. Prior to Appia, Nick was the Head of Natural Resources for the Barings Private Equity / Real Assets (“PERA”) team, the successor firm to real asset investing pioneer Wood Creek Capital Management (“Wood Creek”). At Barings, a ~$350 billion asset manager, and Wood Creek, Nick was responsible for sourcing and underwriting Natural Resources investments across water, farmland, timber and carbon sectors. Prior to joining Wood Creek in 2006, Nick worked for hedge fund Rayner & Stonington, where he was an analyst and trader. Nick holds a B.S. in Finance and an M.S. in Global Financial Analysis from Bentley University, where he was a recipient of the Chancellor’s Scholarship. Nick is also a CFA charter holder and an Eagle Scout.