Ashrick Castillo is a global private equity operator focused on acquiring, building, and scaling service-based businesses for long-term cash flow and durable margins.

Executive Chairman of Vera Equities, a global private equity firm headquartered in Singapore, investing in and operating subscription-based service businesses with predictable revenue and disciplined execution. The firm pursues control-oriented investments and long-term value creation rather than short-term exits, targeting opportunities primarily in North America and select international markets, including Southeast Asia.

Co-founder of BridgeMe, a subscription-based Recruitment-as-a-Service platform headquartered in New York, supporting growth-stage and enterprise companies across technology, fintech, and AI, including those backed by top-tier institutional investors such as SoftBank, Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, and Goldman Sachs.

Previously founded Tripxie, a travel and leisure booking platform, serving as controlling shareholder and leading the company from inception through acquisition by a strategic buyer.

Ashrick’s work emphasizes systems-led operations, governance, disciplined capital deployment, and the creation of predictable, recurring revenue across portfolio companies.