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Bruce R. Evans

Investor

Managing Partner at Evans Capital · Senior Advisor at Summit Partners · Director at KGS Buildings

Nashville

Writes $5M – $50M checks · typically $20M

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About

Senior Advisor and former Managing Director who joined in 1986 and has served on more than 40 boards. Previously sold mainframe computers for IBM.

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.

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Director at KGS Buildings

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KGS Buildings's investors · 3

Aster CapitalParis · $550K – $5.5M checks · since 2020Evans Capitalsince 2020Schneider ElectricRueil-Malmaison · since 2020

Co-founders at KGS Buildings

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Sian KleindienstExecutive Officer, Director
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Nicholas GayeskiExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Vanderbilt University Medical CenterDirectorcurrent2025 — presentNashville, TN
  2. Greater Nashville Private Capital AssociationChairman of the Boardcurrent2023 — presentNashville, TN
  3. Evans CapitalFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2019 — presentTelluride, CO
  4. Summit PartnersSenior Advisorcurrent1986 — presentTelluride, CO
  5. Vanderbilt UniversityChairman of the Board of Trustcurrent2009 — presentNashville, TN
  6. Analog DevicesMember, Board of Directors2015 — 2023Wilmington, MA
  7. FLEETCORMember, Board of Directors2002 — 2014Norcross, GA
  8. optionsXpressMember, Board of Directors2005 — 2011Chicago, IL
  9. Hittite Microwave CorporationMember, Board of Directors2001 — 2008Chelmsford, MA
  10. OPNET TechnologiesMember, Board of Directors1997 — 2003Bethesda, MD
  11. Pediatrix Medical GroupMember, Board of Directors1992 — 1999Weston, FL
  12. Renal Treatment CentersMember, Board of Directors1990 — 1995Berwyn, PA
  13. IMRS (later renamed Hyperion)Member, Board of Directors1991 — 1994Stamford, CT
  14. IBMMarketing Representative1981 — 1984Louisville, KY

Skills & more

Healthcare LeadershipHigher Education LeadershipVenture CapitalGrowth EquityPrivate EquityBoard of DirectorsEndowmentsAcquisitionsInvestment ManagementEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurial FinanceMergers & Acquisitions
+3 moreIPOInvestmentsTechnology

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Investments

Board seats

Analog DevicesFleetCor TechnologiesHittite MicrowaveHyperion SoftwareOPNET TechnologiesoptionsXpressPediatrix Medical Group

Investor

AbbeyAcceedeAfyaBridgeAHDX (AiHealthDataXchange)AllPeePAquaMnarabEHR Health SystemsCasa SystemsClockworks AnalyticsCorpayDesign WorldErgoFuze, an 8x8 companyHiQ AfricaLbHParksbyPuno AfricaSabon SakeSholla CorporationSimp NowSmartDarasaTawi Health

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Colleagues at Evans Capital

Bridgett Evans
Managing Partner at Evans Capital
Bridgitt Evans
Managing Partner at Evans Capital
Kristine Wheeler
Manager of Reporting & Financial Analysis at Evans Capital
Suzy Almeida
Sr. Executive Assistant & Office Manager at Evans Capital
Whitney Malak
Director of Real Assets at Evans Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Bruce R. Evans?
Senior Advisor and former Managing Director who joined in 1986 and has served on more than 40 boards. Previously sold mainframe computers for IBM.
Where does Bruce R. Evans work?
Bruce R. Evans is Managing Partner at Evans Capital.
What check size does Bruce R. Evans write?
Bruce R. Evans typically writes checks of $5M – $50M.
What boards does Bruce R. Evans sit on?
Bruce R. Evans holds tracked board seats at Analog Devices, FleetCor Technologies, Hittite Microwave, Hyperion Software, OPNET Technologies, optionsXpress, Pediatrix Medical Group.
What companies has Bruce R. Evans invested in?
Investments tracked here include Abbey, Acceede, AfyaBridge, AHDX (AiHealthDataXchange), AllPeeP, AquaMnara, bEHR Health Systems, Casa Systems, Clockworks Analytics, Corpay, Design World, Ergo, and 10 more.
Where did Bruce R. Evans go to school?
Bruce R. 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 R. Evans received?
Named to the Forbes Midas List from 2006 to 2009.

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