Partners

Barrett D. Carlson :: Partner
Barret D. Carlson, Partner

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As a Partner at CapX Partners, Barrett is responsible for capital markets, business development and investor relations.

With a background as an entrepreneur, Barrett enjoys trying to help clients grow their own business with the solutions provided by CapX. Barrett began his career working in the manufacturing and distribution industries, which gave him a strong understanding of many of the issues facing CapX’s clients.

Prior to joining CapX in 2004, Barrett was a Partner in Capital Concepts Holdings, LLC. He also founded and was the Managing Partner of Nine Iron LLC, a private equity investment company, where he sourced and invested in lower middle market investments. Prior to that he co-founded Waterstone Consulting, a high growth management consulting and technology services firm serving manufacturers and distributors. As Partner, his responsibilities included sales and business development. He successfully led the sale of the firm to a publicly traded company. His manufacturing expertise began with the co-founding of a supply chain software company, where he capitalized the company and served on its board. He began his career at Andersen Consulting (Accenture).

Barrett has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois. He is active on several boards and in his community. He is on the board of VSA Partners, Inc. and the Illinois Venture Capital Association. He serves at Outreach Community Ministries supporting mothers and children in need.

Married with three children, Barrett lives in the Chicago area where he enjoys travel, food and sports.