Bruce Evans
InvestorPresident at Evans Capital · Senior Advisor at Summit Partners
Nashville
Writes $5M – $50M checks · typically $20M
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About
Bruce Evans joined Summit Partners in 1986 and served as a Managing Director before transitioning to a Senior Advisor role. Over his career he has served as a board director for more than 40 companies, including 14 public companies such as Analog Devices, FleetCor Technologies, Hittite Microwave, Hyperion Software, OPNET Technologies, optionsXpress, and Pediatrix Medical Group (later MEDNAX). Before entering the investment world, he sold mainframe computers for IBM in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been active in the venture capital community, founding the NVCA's Growth Equity Group and serving on the NVCA board, and holds leadership roles tied to Vanderbilt University and the Nashville venture scene. He was named to the Forbes Midas List from 2006 to 2009.
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Founded the NVCA's Growth Equity Group in 2012 and served as its initial Chairman from 2012 to 2014.
- Education
- Received a BE in mechanical engineering and economics, magna cum laude, from Vanderbilt University. Earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.
- Boards
- Served as a director of the National Venture Capital Association from 2009 to 2014. Serves as Chairman of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust and is the former Chairman of Vanderbilt's Investment Committee. Is a former Director of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Served as Chairman of Summit Partners' Board of Managers from 2011 to 2019.
- Communities
- Serves as the current Chairman of the Greater Nashville Venture Capital Association.
- Awards
- Named to the Forbes Midas List from 2006 to 2009.
From Bruce's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Experience
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterDirectorcurrent2025 — presentNashville, TN
- Greater Nashville Private Capital AssociationChairman of the Boardcurrent2023 — presentNashville, TN
- Evans CapitalFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2019 — presentTelluride, CO
- Summit PartnersSenior Advisorcurrent1986 — presentTelluride, CO
- Vanderbilt UniversityChairman of the Board of Trustcurrent2009 — presentNashville, TN
- Analog DevicesMember, Board of Directors2015 — 2023Wilmington, MA
- FLEETCORMember, Board of Directors2002 — 2014Norcross, GA
- optionsXpressMember, Board of Directors2005 — 2011Chicago, IL
- Hittite Microwave CorporationMember, Board of Directors2001 — 2008Chelmsford, MA
- OPNET TechnologiesMember, Board of Directors1997 — 2003Bethesda, MD
- Pediatrix Medical GroupMember, Board of Directors1992 — 1999Weston, FL
- Renal Treatment CentersMember, Board of Directors1990 — 1995Berwyn, PA
- IMRS (later renamed Hyperion)Member, Board of Directors1991 — 1994Stamford, CT
- IBMMarketing Representative1981 — 1984Louisville, KY
Skills & more
Healthcare LeadershipHigher Education LeadershipVenture CapitalGrowth EquityPrivate EquityBoard of DirectorsEndowmentsAcquisitionsInvestment ManagementEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurial FinanceMergers & Acquisitions
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Investments
Board seats
Analog DevicesFleetCor TechnologiesHittite MicrowaveHyperion SoftwareOPNET TechnologiesoptionsXpressPediatrix Medical Group
Per the investor's own website.
Colleagues at Evans Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Bruce Evans?
- Bruce Evans joined Summit Partners in 1986 and served as a Managing Director before transitioning to a Senior Advisor role. Over his career he has served as a board director for more than 40 companies, including 14 public companies such as Analog Devices, FleetCor Technologies, Hittite Microwave, Hyperion Software, OPNET Technologies, optionsXpress, and Pediatrix Medical Group (later MEDNAX). Before entering the investment world, he sold mainframe computers for IBM in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been active in the venture capital community, founding the NVCA's Growth Equity Group and serving on the NVCA board, and holds leadership roles tied to Vanderbilt University and the Nashville venture scene. He was named to the Forbes Midas List from 2006 to 2009.
- Where does Bruce Evans work?
- Bruce Evans is President at Evans Capital.
- What check size does Bruce Evans write?
- Bruce Evans typically writes checks of $5M – $50M.
- What boards does Bruce Evans sit on?
- Bruce Evans holds tracked board seats at Analog Devices, FleetCor Technologies, Hittite Microwave, Hyperion Software, OPNET Technologies, optionsXpress, Pediatrix Medical Group.
- Where did Bruce Evans go to school?
- Bruce Evans studied at Harvard Business School (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Vanderbilt University (Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering and Economics).
- What awards has Bruce Evans received?
- Named to the Forbes Midas List from 2006 to 2009.
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