We are Claritas.

We are on a mission to invest in communities by turning passionate people and ideas into the next financial success story. We are dedicated to supporting business leaders, developers, and entrepreneurs.

Partnering for performance, Claritas works collaboratively with management teams and investors to drive a return for everyone.

We work with founders and entrepreneurs who are experts in their field while bringing our clients a diverse set of quality investment opportunities in Nashville and the Southeast.

Our Story

With more than 30 years experience, our rich legacy of investing begins with Massey Burch and Richland Ventures, two leading investment firms in the 80’s and 90’s.

These firms are the foundation to our existence as investors backing entrepreneurs driving change, access, and outcomes in the private market ecosystem.

Meet Claritas

  • Photo of John Chadwick

    John Chadwick

    Founder and Managing Partner

  • Photo of Theresa Sexton

    Theresa Sexton

    Managing Partner

  • Photo of Bob Fisher

    Bob Fisher

    Managing Partner

  • Photo of Jordan Michael

    Jordan Michael

    CFO and Chief Compliance Officer

  • Photo of Tania Grant

    Tania Grant

    Partner

  • Patrick Warfield

    Senior Vice President

  • Photo of Caroline Hipps

    Caroline Hipps

    Executive Director

  • Photo of Ken Downey

    Ken Downey

    Executive Director

  • Photo of Donna Altshuler

    Donna Altshuler

    Director

  • Abby Stevens

    Director

  • Photo of John Gordon

    John Gordon

    Senior Associate

  • Matt Ruppenthal

    Associate Director

  • Photo of Kristen Crow

    Kristen Crow

    Accounting

  • Photo of Kathy Harris

    Kathy Harris

    Venture Partner

  • Walter de Brouwer

    Partner, SM&E

  • Photo of Dr. Lisa Piercey

    Dr. Lisa Piercey

    Strategic Advisor

  • Strategic Advisor

    Sam de Brouwer

    Strategic Advisor

  • Laura Hutfless

    Strategic Advisor

Partner with us

We seek strategic partnerships with both developers and entrepreneurs.