James Carey

James Carey is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as a Partner at Next Sparc Growth Partners since January 2021, focusing on the growth of businesses in various sectors including Digital Innovation and Health & Wellness. Additionally, James serves as a Board Advisor for KEO World, a FinTech company fostering growth in B2B payments. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Vice President and Head of M&A at E78 Partners, where James successfully completed three add-on acquisitions, and Vice President at Peterson Partners, specializing in investments in lower middle market companies. James is also a co-founder of Ecomarks Plastics, known for the award-winning Quick Flip Pan®. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Vermont.