Spire Capital
David joined Spire Capital in 2001 as an Associate and was named a Partner in 2012. At Spire, David focuses on sourcing and leading transactions in the education, technology/software services and media/entertainment sectors. Prior to joining Spire, David served as an Analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group at Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. While at Bear, Stearns & Co, David focused on M&A advisory and capital markets’ activity as part of the portfolio coverage teams for private equity firms with investments in technology, communications and media.
David received a BS in Business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and majored in Finance with a minor in Economics.
David is a Director of O2B Kids and Dynamic Quest. He previously served as a Director of Rainbow Early Education Holdings, Just Marketing International, Professional Bull Riders, Lighthouse Global, Surgent Professional Education and Ariston Global.
Spire Capital
Founded in 2000, Spire Capital is an active and experienced private equity firm with an investment focus on lead and control investments in companies within the business services, information services, media, education, and communications sectors. Spire Capital leads buyout investments in its areas of expertise and believes its deep industry experience and network of relationships are invaluable in helping its portfolio companies to grow and create value. Spire Capital is investing out of its third fund and has managed over $1.2 billion in private equity commitments since its founding. Since its inception, Spire has invested in 30 platform companies and consummated over 100 add-on acquisitions.