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Gary Simanson
Directeur Général chez
Thunder Bridge Capital LLC
Fortune : 2 M $ au 31/08/2026
Profil
Gary A. Simanson founded Community Bankers Trust Corp.
in 2005, where he worked as Vice Chairman & Chief Strategic Officer.
Mr. Simanson also founded Endeavor Capital Advisors LLC, Endeavor Capital Fund, LP, and Endeavor Equity Fund LP.
Mr. Simanson also currently works at Thunder Bridge Capital LLC, as Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2017, Thunder Bridge Capital Partners V, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer & Director, Thunder Bridge Capital Partners V, Ltd., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, and various other companies.
Mr. Simanson also formerly worked at Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2021 to 2024, Community Bankers Acquisition Corp., as President & Chief Executive Officer, Endeavor Capital Management LLC, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2015 to 2017, and various other companies.
Mr. Simanson received his graduate degree in 1989 from Vanderbilt University, Masters Business Admin degree in 1984 from George Washington University, and undergraduate degree from Columbian College of Arts & Sciences.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COINCHECK GROUP N.V. 0,47 % | 29/06/2026 | 893 076 ( 0,47 % ) | 2 M $ | 31/08/2026 |
Postes actifs de Gary Simanson
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Endeavor Equity Holdings LLC | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Thunder Bridge Capital LLC
 Thunder Bridge Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Directeur Général | 01/01/2017 |
First Capital Group LLC
 First Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance First Capital Group invests in a diversified portfolio of well-managed, early-, middle-market and expansion-stage companies located primarily in Texas and the Southwestern US. They invest in companies in a variety of industries, providing equity capital to companies in three general categories: early-stage, expansion-stage and MBOs and special situation investments in small and middle-market companies at more mature growth stages. First Capital Group looks for companies with: (1) experienced management teams (2) multiple products and/or services with established distribution channels (3) competitive advantages that result from proprietary products or an established market position (3) a large target market or an exceptionally profitable market niche with exceptional growth potential (4) the potential to achieve critical mass through internal growth or acquisitions (5) significant barriers to competitive market entry and (6) an expected return commensurate with risks. The firm originates and/or serves as the lead or principal investor in all of its transactions. They do not depend on invitations to participate in syndicates originated by other investors. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/1997 |
TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC
 TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | President | - |
Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc.
 Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | President | - |
Anciens postes connus de Gary Simanson
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| COINCHECK GROUP N.V. | Directeur Général | 01/04/2026 |
| THUR BRDG | Directeur Général | 01/12/2024 |
| THUNDER BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS III INC. | Directeur Général | 01/12/2023 |
| THUR BRID | Directeur Général | 01/01/2021 |
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Formation de Gary Simanson
Expériences
Fonctions occupées
Actives
Inactives
Sociétés cotées
Entreprise privées
Relations
45
Relations au 1er degré
26
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
Homme
Femme
Administrateurs
Exécutifs
Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 26 |
|---|---|
Union Planters Corp.
 Union Planters Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
TransCommunity Financial Corp. (Virginia)
 TransCommunity Financial Corp. (Virginia) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides commercial bank services | Finance |
FTN Financial Capital Markets
 FTN Financial Capital Markets Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Community Bankers Acquisition Corp.
 Community Bankers Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Development stage company | Finance |
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
 First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a holding company with interests in providing commercial banking services | Finance |
Vanderbilt University
 Vanderbilt University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
George Washington University
 George Washington University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
First Capital Group LLC
First Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance First Capital Group invests in a diversified portfolio of well-managed, early-, middle-market and expansion-stage companies located primarily in Texas and the Southwestern US. They invest in companies in a variety of industries, providing equity capital to companies in three general categories: early-stage, expansion-stage and MBOs and special situation investments in small and middle-market companies at more mature growth stages. First Capital Group looks for companies with: (1) experienced management teams (2) multiple products and/or services with established distribution channels (3) competitive advantages that result from proprietary products or an established market position (3) a large target market or an exceptionally profitable market niche with exceptional growth potential (4) the potential to achieve critical mass through internal growth or acquisitions (5) significant barriers to competitive market entry and (6) an expected return commensurate with risks. The firm originates and/or serves as the lead or principal investor in all of its transactions. They do not depend on invitations to participate in syndicates originated by other investors. | Finance |
First Guaranty Bank (Hammond, Louisiana)
 First Guaranty Bank (Hammond, Louisiana) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered bank | Finance |
Endeavor Capital Management LLC
 Endeavor Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Endeavor Capital Management invests in the environmental technologies, energy, utilities, communications, software and business processes outsourcing sectors. They also invest in special situations where manufacturing or service businesses take advantage of technology to alter a company's operating economics and competitive strength. Endeavor prefers to invest in expansion stage opportunities but they may selectively invest in promising early-stage situations. They generally provide a company's first institutional financing. Endeavor does not require that their portfolio companies be profitable at the time of the initial investment, but potential portfolio companies must have paying customers and a near term plan for attaining cash positive operations. Endeavor prefers to originate or co-lead buyout transactions which typically have a transaction size of up to $50 million. Endeavor also seeks to acquire portfolios of expansion stage companies from individual, corporate or other private equity investors. Average investments range from $500,000 to $5 million. The firm has invested in excess of $10 million over the life of an investment and with support from limited partners and co-investors, they have invested over $20 million. Portfolio companies should have talented management, high growth potential, significant barriers to entry, attractive operating economics and alternative exit strategies. | Finance |
Community Bankers Trust Corp.
 Community Bankers Trust Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a holding company with interests in providing banking services | Finance |
First Avenue National Bank
 First Avenue National Bank Major BanksFinance Provides standard commercial banking services | Finance |
StreetShares, Inc.
 StreetShares, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as banking software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology company | Technology Services |
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
 Columbian College of Arts & Sciences Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Endeavor Equity Holdings LLC | |
Thunder Bridge Acquisition Ltd.
 Thunder Bridge Acquisition Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Thunder Bridge Capital LLC
Thunder Bridge Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC
TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Thunder Bridge Acquisition II Ltd.
 Thunder Bridge Acquisition II Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Endeavor Capital Advisors LLC | |
Endeavor Capital Fund, LP | |
Endeavor Equity Fund LP | |
Thunder Bridge Capital Partners III, Inc.
 Thunder Bridge Capital Partners III, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc.
Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc.
 Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Coincheck Group BV
 Coincheck Group BV Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides cryptocurrency exchange services | Finance |
