Bio

Clay Cole is a Managing Director and member of the Investment Committee at Gemspring Capital. Clay has over fifteen years of experience partnering with founders and management teams to execute transactions across a variety of structures, including family and founder capital solutions, growth equity investments, buy and builds, and leveraged buyouts. Clay has invested across a broad array of industries, including business and tech-enabled services, IT services, industrial services, infrastructure and communications services, and distribution. Prior to Gemspring, Clay was a Managing Director at A&M Capital Opportunities (“AMCO”). While at AMCO, Clay was responsible for all aspects of the investment lifecycle, including originating transactions, executing investments, and collaborating with management teams to orchestrate value-creation and growth initiatives. Prior to AMCO, Clay worked at General Catalyst Partners, H.I.G. Capital, and Stephens Inc. Clay has served as a director and observer to numerous boards, including Crash Champions, Heartland Business Systems, Champion Optical Network Engineering, CLEAResult Consulting, and Envoy Global. Clay received a BS in Industrial Engineering with a minor in General Business from the University of Arkansas.