Beaconhouse Capital Management
Team

Investors. Operators. Principals.

Beaconhouse is a small team of principals who make decisions directly. There is no outside investment committee.

Saquib Toor and Pavel Smyshlyaev of Beaconhouse Capital Management in a meeting
Saquib Toor and Pavel Smyshlyaev, principals of Beaconhouse Capital Management.

Our Principals

Saquib Toor

Founder
Chicago

Saquib Toor is the Founder of Beaconhouse Capital Management, where he spearheads strategic and investment decisions. His exemplary tenure at Beaconhouse included a stint as CEO of TPG Plastics LLC, a company he innovatively formed in 2018 to repurpose the assets of The Plastics Group Inc. With a diverse and rich career spanning over two decades, Saquib has accumulated considerable operating, investment, and corporate advisory experience at premier investment firms in New York City and Los Angeles.

Pavel Smyshlyaev

Principal
Nashville

As a Principal at Beaconhouse Capital Management, Pavel Smyshlyaev provides indispensable leadership and direction. His responsibilities encompass significant involvement in portfolio company operations, spanning commercial strategies, operational improvements, and capital expenditure activities. This is bolstered by his wealth of experience, spanning over two decades across investment, corporate advisory roles, investment banking, and capital markets.

Christopher Nyren

President, Learner’s Digest International & Senior Advisor
Chicago

Chris Nyren, President of Learner’s Digest International and Senior Advisor at Beaconhouse Capital Management, brings over 20 years of expertise in education-focused investments, strategy, and M&A advisory. He began his career at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and co-founded Apollo Group’s $1 billion international education private equity fund with the Carlyle Group, personally leading over $750 million in investments. A Wharton MBA graduate and former roommate of fellow advisor Saquib, Chris has built a reputation for aligning capital with transformative opportunities. As founder of Educated Ventures, Chris has raised or invested over $150 million across numerous initiatives and advised on more than two dozen M&A transactions. He also founded Educelerate, Inc., a not-for-profit network supporting education innovation, engaging over 5,000 members across multiple cities. At Learner’s Digest and Beaconhouse, Chris leverages his strategic vision to drive high-impact investments and advance sustainable growth in education and technology.

Nazish Agha

Legal & Transactions
New York

As a key member of Beaconhouse Capital Management, Nazish Agha brings her extensive legal expertise and transactional experience to ensure the smooth execution of our investments. With her profound understanding of legal intricacies and commitment to excellence, Nazish plays a crucial role in navigating complex legal landscapes and structuring successful transactions. Nazish’s comprehensive knowledge of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance allows her to provide valuable insights and guidance to our team. She works closely with stakeholders, management teams, and external legal partners to facilitate seamless transactions while mitigating legal risks. Her expertise in due diligence and risk assessment helps safeguard our interests and optimize outcomes. With her exceptional legal acumen, Nazish plays a vital role in protecting our interests, mitigating risks, and supporting the overall success of Beaconhouse Capital Management.