About
William F. Detwiler is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Fernbrook Capital Management with more than 20 years of growth investment experience. He previously co-founded Watch Hill Partners, a merchant banking firm sold to FBR Capital Markets in 2009, and Three Ocean Partners, where he led principal investing operations at both firms. His background includes roles as an M&A attorney, investment banker, Chief Investment Officer at United Safety Ltd., and law clerk for a U.S. District Judge.
Invests in
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Experience
- BrewBirdBoard Observercurrent2023 — present
- Ten Thousand, Inc.Board Membercurrent2021 — present
- Material RetailBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
- Fernbrook Capital Management LLCFounding Managing Partnercurrent2016 — presentGreater New York City Area
- GLC Advisors & Co., LLCManaging Director2016 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- United SafetyChief Investment Officer2015 — 2016Greater New York City Area
- Three Ocean Partners LLCCo-Founder & Partner2012 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
- FBR Capital MarketsSenior Managing Director & Co-Head of Consumer, Retail & Healthcare Investment Banking2009 — 2012New York City Metropolitan Area
- Watch Hill Partners LLCCo-Founder, President, Managing Director & CIO2003 — 2009New York City Metropolitan Area
- Herrick FeinsteinSenior Associate, Corporate Department1998 — 2003New York City Metropolitan Area
- Anderson Kill & OlickAssociate, Corporate Department1995 — 1998New York City Metropolitan Area
- Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & RhoadsAssociate, Corporate Department1995 — 1996Greater Philadelphia
- U.S. District CourtLaw Clerk, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania1993 — 1995Williamsport, Pennsylvania Area
- Barclays Business CreditCorporate Finance Analyst1988 — 1990Greater Hartford
- Price WaterhouseAccountant/Consultant1985 — 1988Greater Hartford
Education
- Villanova University Charles Widger School of LawJD, Law
- Trinity College-HartfordBS, Political Science and Computer Science (minor)
- University of HartfordMS, Accounting
- South Kent School
Skills & more
Growth CapitalFamily OfficesPortfolio ManagementMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Board GovernanceInvestment Banking54Corporate Law11Asset Management12Private Equity99Private Placements16Mergers11Investments35
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Leveraged FinanceCorporate FinanceJoint VenturesRestructuringVenture CapitalCorporate GovernanceCapital MarketsDue DiligenceDebtNegotiationStrategyManagementFrom Bill's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
CountableMaterial RetailTen Thousand
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Fernbrook Capital Management
Anusha Mohan
Strategic Advisor at Fernbrook Capital Management
Brendan Dorrian
Strategic Advisor at Fernbrook Capital Management
John Harpole
Strategic Advisor at Fernbrook Capital Management
Ken Pilot
Strategic Advisor at Fernbrook Capital Management
Marigay McKee
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Fernbrook Capital Management
Marigay McKee, MBE
Managing Partner at Fernbrook Capital Management
P.B. Weymouth III
Strategic Advisor at Fernbrook Capital Management
Rachel Mack
Strategic Advisor at Fernbrook Capital Management
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Bill Detwiler work?
- Bill Detwiler is Managing Partner at Fernbrook Capital Management.
- What does Bill Detwiler invest in?
- Bill Detwiler invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- What check size does Bill Detwiler write?
- Bill Detwiler typically writes checks of $1M.
Same school
Also attended Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law3
Also attended Trinity College-Hartford42
Robert BibowManaging Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalSunil ChhayaFounder at Kearny JacksonLouis SchotskyManaging Partner at Navitas CapitalDouglas McadamsAdvisor - Ex. Navy Nuke at Balerion Space VenturesAlan GlassPartner — Co-Head of Endurance at Energize VenturesJohn BrennanFounder & Managing Partner at Holly Ventures
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Also attended University of Hartford11
Carl VogelGeneral Partner at 6th Man VenturesMallory ShickoraHead of Platform at Fourward VenturesKaylin CollinsOperations Associate at Windham Capital PartnersDarius AskaripourManaging Partner at Varys CapitalJay KrishnanPartner & Head of India Investment Groups at Beyond Next VenturesMichelle GouveiaInvestor at Sandbox Industries
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