Andrew Spellman
InvestorFounder & CEO at Fifth Down Capital
Boston, Massachusetts
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Andrew Spellman founded Fifth Down in 2014. He previously co-founded Fireman Capital and served as a Vice President at both Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. He is a graduate of Bentley College.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- Fifth Down CapitalFounder & CEOcurrent2013 — present
- Mike's Hot HoneyBoard of Directorscurrent2025 — present
- Professional Capital Management, LLCBoard of Directorscurrent2022 — present
- RevolateCEO & Shareholder2011 — 2013
- Windrose AdvisorsCo-Founder2009 — 2011Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Fireman Capital PartnersCo-Founder + General Partner2008 — 2011
- Goldman SachsVice President2007 — 2008
- Credit SuissePrivate Banking2005 — 2007
Colleagues at Fifth Down Capital
Alan Swierczynski
Senior Associate at Fifth Down Capital
Alex Dermer
Senior Advisor at Fifth Down Capital
Brian Rowen
President and Managing Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Bryan Stuart
Vice President at Fifth Down Capital
Cam Fordham
Senior Advisor, Venture Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Candace Parker
Senior Advisor at Fifth Down Capital
Christian Schulz
Chief Economist, Global Investment Platform at Allianz Global Investors
Chrysa Chin
Senior Advisor, Strategic Relationships at Fifth Down Capital
Network4
Andrew Reed
Partner at Sequoia Capital
Jayni Shah
Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Liam Patrick
Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Merritt Hummer
Investor at Bain Capital Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Andrew Spellman?
- Andrew Spellman founded Fifth Down in 2014. He previously co-founded Fireman Capital and served as a Vice President at both Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. He is a graduate of Bentley College.
- Where does Andrew Spellman work?
- Andrew Spellman is Founder & CEO at Fifth Down Capital.
- What check size does Andrew Spellman write?
- Andrew Spellman typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Andrew Spellman go to school?
- Andrew Spellman studied at Bentley University (Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General).
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