Robert Covington is the Founder and Managing Partner of Braemont Capital. Robert is responsible for finding and executing new deals, monitoring and growing the portfolio as an active board member, and helping to manage the firm. He has invested in growth equity for over two decades, most recently at RedBird Capital Partners where he was Co-Managing Partner for three years and Partner for four years. He was previously with The Stephens Group and SSM Partners. Additionally, he founded and was CEO of Firstdoor Software, an early software as a service (“SaaS”) company. Robert earned his BS degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Washington and Lee University and his MPH at Yale University.
Education:
MPH, Yale University
BS, Washington and Lee University
Former Experience:
RedBird Capital Partners
The Stephens Group
SSM Partners
Firstdoor Software
Robert Covington
Founder and Managing Partner
Robert Covington is the Founder and Managing Partner of Braemont Capital. Robert is responsible for finding and executing new deals, monitoring and growing the portfolio as an active board member, and helping to manage the firm. He has invested in growth equity for over two decades, most recently at RedBird Capital Partners where he was Co-Managing Partner for three years and Partner for four years. He was previously with The Stephens Group and SSM Partners. Additionally, he founded and was CEO of Firstdoor Software, an early software as a service (“SaaS”) company. Robert earned his BS degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Washington and Lee University and his MPH at Yale University.
Education:
MPH, Yale University
BS, Washington and Lee University
Former Experience:
RedBird Capital Partners
The Stephens Group
SSM Partners
Firstdoor Software
Robert Covington
Founder and Managing Partner
Robert Covington is the Founder and Managing Partner of Braemont Capital. Robert is responsible for finding and executing new deals, monitoring and growing the portfolio as an active board member, and helping to manage the firm. He has invested in growth equity for over two decades, most recently at RedBird Capital Partners where he was Co-Managing Partner for three years and Partner for four years. He was previously with The Stephens Group and SSM Partners. Additionally, he founded and was CEO of Firstdoor Software, an early software as a service (“SaaS”) company. Robert earned his BS degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Washington and Lee University and his MPH at Yale University.
Education:
MPH, Yale University
BS, Washington and Lee University
Former Experience:
RedBird Capital Partners
The Stephens Group
SSM Partners
Firstdoor Software
Keith Benedict, CFA
Partner, Opportunistic Investments
Keith Benedict is a Partner with Braemont Capital. Keith develops and sources opportunistic investments. He also serves as CEO of South Summit Capital Management and CIO of the John M. Belk Endowment. Previously, Keith was with A.G. Hill Partners, Opsis Capital Management, Unity Hunt, and Bracewell LLP. Keith earned an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, a JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Education:
JD, Washington and Lee University
BS, Vanderbilt University
Former Experience:
A.G. Hill Partners
Opsis Capital Management
Unity Hunt
Bracewell LLP
Keith Benedict, CFA
Partner, Opportunistic Investments
Keith Benedict is a Partner with Braemont Capital. Keith develops and sources opportunistic investments. He also serves as CEO of South Summit Capital Management and CIO of the John M. Belk Endowment. Previously, Keith was with A.G. Hill Partners, Opsis Capital Management, Unity Hunt, and Bracewell LLP. Keith earned an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, a JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Education:
JD, Washington and Lee University
BS, Vanderbilt University
Former Experience:
A.G. Hill Partners
Opsis Capital Management
Unity Hunt
Bracewell LLP
Jeff Volling
Partner
Jeff Volling is a Partner with Braemont Capital. Jeff is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio as an active board member. Previously, he was with Bessemer Investors, AEA Investors, Madison Dearborn, and Credit Suisse. Jeff earned his BS degree, graduating summa cum laude, in Finance at Georgetown University and his MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Education:
MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business
BS, Georgetown University
Former Experience:
Bessemer Investors
AEA Investors
Madison Dearborn
Credit Suisse
Jeff Volling
Partner
Jeff Volling is a Partner with Braemont Capital. Jeff is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio as an active board member. Previously, he was with Bessemer Investors, AEA Investors, Madison Dearborn, and Credit Suisse. Jeff earned his BS degree, graduating summa cum laude, in Finance at Georgetown University and his MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Education:
MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business
BS, Georgetown University
Former Experience:
Bessemer Investors
AEA Investors
Madison Dearborn
Credit Suisse
Eliza Calihan
Vice President
Eliza Calihan is a Vice President with Braemont Capital. Eliza is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, she was with Reverence Capital Partners and Goldman Sachs. Eliza earned her BA in Economics at Harvard College and her MBA, graduating with High Distinction, Baker Scholar, at Harvard Business School.
Education:
MBA, Harvard Business School
BA, Harvard College
Former Experience:
Reverence Capital Partners
Goldman Sachs
Eliza Calihan
Vice President
Eliza Calihan is a Vice President with Braemont Capital. Eliza is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, she was with Reverence Capital Partners and Goldman Sachs. Eliza earned her BA in Economics at Harvard College and her MBA, graduating with High Distinction, Baker Scholar, at Harvard Business School.
Education:
MBA, Harvard Business School
BA, Harvard College
Former Experience:
Reverence Capital Partners
Goldman Sachs
Ben Eckholm
Associate
Ben Eckholm is an Associate with Braemont Capital. Ben is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, he was with White Deer Energy, Piper Sandler, and Wells Fargo Securities. Ben earned his BBA degree in Accounting, graduating summa cum laude at Texas A&M University, and his Master’s in Financial Management at Texas A&M University.
Education:
MFM, Texas A&M University
BBA, Texas A&M University
Former Experience:
White Deer Energy
Piper Sandler
Wells Fargo Securities
Ben Eckholm
Associate
Ben Eckholm is an Associate with Braemont Capital. Ben is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, he was with White Deer Energy, Piper Sandler, and Wells Fargo Securities. Ben earned his BBA degree in Accounting, graduating summa cum laude at Texas A&M University, and his Master’s in Financial Management at Texas A&M University.
Education:
MFM, Texas A&M University
BBA, Texas A&M University
Former Experience:
White Deer Energy
Piper Sandler
Wells Fargo Securities
Max Green
Senior Associate
Max Green is a Senior Associate with Braemont Capital. Max is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, he was with UpEquity, RedBird Capital Partners, and Cain Brothers & Company. Max earned his BA in Finance at The University of Texas.
Education:
BA, The University of Texas
Former Experience:
UpEquity
RedBird Capital Partners
Cain Brothers & Company
Max Green
Senior Associate
Max Green is a Senior Associate with Braemont Capital. Max is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, he was with UpEquity, RedBird Capital Partners, and Cain Brothers & Company. Max earned his BA in Finance at The University of Texas.
Education:
BA, The University of Texas
Former Experience:
UpEquity
RedBird Capital Partners
Cain Brothers & Company
Akaash Parimeru
Associate
Akaash Parimeru is a Associate with Braemont Capital. Akaash is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, Akaash was a Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard. Akaash earned his BBA in Finance at The University of Texas.
Education:
BBA, The University of Texas
Former Experience:
Lazard
Akaash Parimeru
Associate
Akaash Parimeru is a Associate with Braemont Capital. Akaash is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, Akaash was a Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard. Akaash earned his BBA in Finance at The University of Texas.
