What check size does Gerry Paez write?

Gerry Paez typically writes checks of $400K – $1.5M.

Where did Gerry Paez go to school?

Gerry Paez studied at Northern Illinois University (Bachelor's degree, Finance and Economics).

Gerry Paez

Former Investor at New Stack Ventures

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $400K – $1.5M checks · typically $750K

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About

Gerry Paez is Head of Originations at Great Elm Commercial Finance, a firm providing asset-based credit facilities between $2 million and $30 million. With more than 30 years of experience in finance, he has managed debt, equity, and sub-debt investments across technology, real estate, healthcare, and commercial sectors. His work focuses on structuring funding solutions for growth-stage businesses, private equity firms, and companies undergoing transitions or exit planning.

Experience

Great Elm Commercial FinanceHead of Originationscurrent2022 — present
Southport Capital Partners, LLCManaging Partnercurrent2011 — presentUnited States
New Stack VenturesInvestorcurrent2018 — presentUnited States
Focus Management GroupManaging Director2007 — 2013United States
CVM PeopleInvestor2000 — 2013United States
FINOVA Capital CorporationManaging Director1997 — 2002Chicago, IL
JPMorgan ChaseVice President1993 — 1997Chicago, IL
MorrisAnderson, a part of J.S. HeldDirector1989 — 1993Chicago, IL
VRC (Valuation Research Corporation)Regional Sales Executive1985 — 1989Chicago, IL

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Austin Ju

Investor at New Stack Ventures

David Scrim

Partner at New Stack Ventures

Jason Komosa

Venture Partner at New Stack Ventures

Nathan Pierotti

Investor at New Stack Ventures

Zeke Trezise

Analyst at New Stack Ventures

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Who is Gerry Paez?: Gerry Paez is Head of Originations at Great Elm Commercial Finance, a firm providing asset-based credit facilities between $2 million and $30 million. With more than 30 years of experience in finance, he has managed debt, equity, and sub-debt investments across technology, real estate, healthcare, and commercial sectors. His work focuses on structuring funding solutions for growth-stage businesses, private equity firms, and companies undergoing transitions or exit planning.
What check size does Gerry Paez write?: Gerry Paez typically writes checks of $400K – $1.5M.
Where did Gerry Paez go to school?: Gerry Paez studied at Northern Illinois University (Bachelor's degree, Finance and Economics).