Laura Lester

Founding Partner

Onward Capital

Joined: 2015

Office Phone:

(847) 983-0869

Direct Phone:

(312) 405-0666


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Bio

Laura founded Onward Capital in March of 2015. Prior to Onward Capital, Laura spent over ten years at Code Hennessy and Simmons where she reviewed hundreds of investment opportunities and executed dozens of transactions across a variety of industries. Early in her career, Laura worked in the Investment Banking Division of Lehman Brothers where she advised industrial companies and their boards on strategic alternatives. Laura has served on private company boards spanning in size from $15 MM to $600 MM of revenues. Laura currently serves on the Board of Directors of Connecticut Electric, LLC, Domaille Engineering, LLC, and FSC Lighting. Laura earned a BA in Economics from Cornell University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Education

Work History

CHS Capital