About
Aaron Gillum is a Senior Vice President in the Private Equity Group at 50 South Capital, where he sources, evaluates, and executes primary fund investments and direct co-investments with a focus on venture capital. Before joining Northern Trust, he co-founded and served as Managing Partner of an early-stage venture fund investing in technology companies in the Midwest and New York City, and he has over fifteen years of experience in tech start-up leadership and advisory roles. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.A. in economics and public policy from the University of Michigan.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
Sector Agnostic
Experience
- 50 South CapitalSenior Vice Presidentcurrent2018 — presentIndianapolis & Chicago
- Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA)Board Membercurrent2026 — presentChicago, IL
- Venture Club of Indiana, Inc.Board Membercurrent2019 — presentIndianapolis, IN
- Several CompaniesAdvisory & Board Membercurrent2014 — present
- Caerus Investment PartnersCo-Founder & Managing Director2013 — 2018Greater Chicago Area
- YezziChief Executive Officer2013 — 2015Greater Chicago Area
- MorrisAndersonDirector2008 — 2013Greater Chicago Area
- Diamond Management & Technology ConsultantsManager2004 — 2008Greater Chicago Area
- CovisintProduct Strategy Manager2000 — 2002Greater Detroit Area
Skills & more
Strategy41Mergers5Management22Management Consulting27Analysis6Leadership17Business Strategy15Restructuring11Financial Modeling10Due Diligence9Strategic Planning13Financial Analysis9
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Mergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquityInvestmentsChange ManagementAnalyticsCoaching & MentoringEntrepreneurshipVenture CapitalMentoringConsultingStart-upsCorporate DevelopmentFrom Aaron's professional profile.
Colleagues at 50 South Capital
Abby Garske
Associate at 50 South Capital
Adam Magyar
Senior Vice President at 50 South Capital
Adam R. Freda
Managing Director at 50 South Capital
Alex Garvin
Vice President at 50 South Capital
Angel Lin
Analyst at 50 South Capital
Anthony Chiaverini
Vice President at 50 South Capital
Antonio Muinos
Chief Compliance Officer at 50 South Capital
Atif Uddin
Assistant Controller at 50 South Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Aaron Gillum?
- Aaron Gillum is a Senior Vice President in the Private Equity Group at 50 South Capital, where he sources, evaluates, and executes primary fund investments and direct co-investments with a focus on venture capital. Before joining Northern Trust, he co-founded and served as Managing Partner of an early-stage venture fund investing in technology companies in the Midwest and New York City, and he has over fifteen years of experience in tech start-up leadership and advisory roles. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.A. in economics and public policy from the University of Michigan.
- Where does Aaron Gillum work?
- Aaron Gillum is Vice President at 50 South Capital.
- What does Aaron Gillum invest in?
- Aaron Gillum invests in Sector Agnostic.
- Where did Aaron Gillum go to school?
- Aaron Gillum studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA, Finance and Strategic Management); University of Michigan (B.A., Economics and Political Science with Honors); Cranbrook Schools (High School Diploma).
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Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business706
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