Paul Clark

Managing Director

2014 - Current

Co-founder and Managing Director of VentureSouth, an investment firm focused on early stage capital investment in the southeast. VentureSouth operates angel groups, investment funds, venture capital funds, and educational activities across the Carolinas. Activities include angel investment groups from Greensboro to Hilton, several committed capital investment funds in the VentureSouth Angel Fund family, and educational workshops and speaking activities.

Franchisee - South Carolina

2021

Co-franchisee for Get Spiffy Inc in South Carolina, with operations in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and across South Carolina

General Partner

2014

Senior Vice President

2011 - 2014

Senior Vice President responsible for mergers and acquisitions of other banks and financial services companies across the southeast. Led attempt to form an SBIC fund in South Carolina and increase CertusBank's cash flow and junior capital lending capabilities. Particular interest in early stage business formation and development, and exploring ways to increase the availability of capital to entrepreneurs.

Principal

2006 - 2011

Principal at top-tier global private equity fund with substantial investment experience in a highly autonomous and varied role. Completed transactions covering new investments, refinancing and realizations.

Executive (Associate)

2004 - 2006

Associate in the highly successful healthcare team of this leading City M&A investment bank. Extensive transaction execution experience, especially sales of private equity-owned companies

Analyst

2003 - 2004