Primary Job Title Founder & Partner Primary Organization 
Claritas Capital
Location Nashville, Tennessee, United States Regions Southern US Gender Male
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John Chadwick is a Founder of Claritas Capital. John has over twenty years of experience in financial services, with over fifteen years of experience in venture capital and private equity. Previous work experience includes working with Richland Ventures for six years, where he was a Partner overseeing sourcing and overseeing venture and private
equity investment opportunities, and with Chemical Bank for four years, where he served as a Vice President of the Energy Group sourcing and underwriting credit opportunities.
During his tenure with Richland Ventures, John represented the firm in its investments in numerous private companies including Mainbancorp, Inc. (acquired by Prosperity Bancshares); Mattress Giant (acquired by Freeman Spogli); SynHRgy H.R. Technologies (acquired by Marsh & McClellan); and, TORCH Health Care (acquired by Merrill Gardens).
Currently, John represents Claritas Capital on the boards of directors for Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners, LLC; Continuum 700 (advisory board); Empyrean Benefit Solutions; Entrada, Inc; and StudioNow (rejoined the Board in 2013). John served on the board of StudioNow from its formation in 2006 until its sale to AOL in 2010. John has served on numerous non-profit boards including The Ensworth School and Nashville Tecnology Council.
John graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in 1989, and graduated from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an M.B.A. in 1995.
