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Charlie Banks

Executive Director at Venture Carolina

Chapin, South Carolina

Overview 

Charlie Banks is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of VentureSouth, with a background in start-ups, angel investing, and venture capital. He has successfully invested in companies like Darby and Healthycell, demonstrating expertise in early-stage ventures and innovation. With a Bachelor of Science from Newberry College, Banks has held key roles at VentureSouth, Venture Carolina, and CertusBank, showcasing strong leadership in the realm of entrepreneurship and private equity. His investment in Sprockets at Series A stage highlights his proficiency in funding and supporting emerging enterprises.

Work Experience 

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VentureSouth

  • Co-Founder & Managing Director

    2013 - Current

    Co-Founder and Managing Director of VentureSouth, one of the largest early stage investment infrastructures in the US. VentureSouth develops and manages angel investment groups and funds comprised of nearly 600+ accredited investors and has invested $80M+ in over 100 early stage companies throughout the Southeast.

VentureSouth is an early stage venture firm that operates angel groups and funds.

venturesouth.vc

Venture Carolina

  • Executive Director

    2014

    Executive Director of Venture Carolina, a South Carolina-based nonprofit that envisions a well-educated entrepreneurship ecosystem that supports the development of early-stage growth companies throughout the Southeast. We aim to bridge the gap between angel investors and entrepreneurs by providing a comprehensive suite of insightful educational products, workshops and conferences.

The Banks Group, LLC

  • Principal

    2009

    Real estate holdings

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CertusBank

  • Portfolio Manager & Special Projects

    2011 - 2013

    Start-up financial institution based in Greenville, SC. Tasked with the development of brand awareness strategies throughout the Southeastern entrepreneurship ecosystem. Initiatives included entrepreneurship product and service development, LP involvement in angel/venture funds, and process generation for the underwriting practices of early stage companies.

CertusBank is a full-service, nationally chartered bank that offers a full range of individual and commercial banking products.

certusbank.com

PanelTech Building Systems

  • Founder/CEO

    2010 - 2011

    Manufacturer and Distributor of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), primarily focused on international social housing and green building science.

WilBanks Financial Solutions

  • Co-Founder/CEO

    2005 - 2009

    Residential real estate investment firm.

Education 

Investments 

Darby

Series Unknown

Total funding amount not yet available

Healthycell

Angel

Total funding: $2M

Sprockets

Seed

Total funding: $14M

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