Partner with an Experienced Investor Committed to Getting Deals Done
Backed by Our Track Record of
10+ Completed Tech-Related Transactions
Delivering Consistent Mutual Success
More Than
Million
In Increased
Equity Value
Over
Million
In Cumulative Revenue
More Than
Million
In Increased Equity Value For Founders
More Than
Return
Equity Return on Exited Investments
Why Investment Bankers and Intermediaries Choose Black Lake Capital
We Get
Deals Done:
Backed by over 10 successfully completed investments in tech-enabled businesses.
Founder-Centric Partnerships:
We respect and augment the original vision of the founders you represent, ensuring autonomy and mutual success.
Technology Industry
Focus:
Leverage our deep expertise in the technology sector to provide specialized knowledge and strategic support for your clients.
Proven Success With 15 Completed Transactions
Macrosoft
Parsippany, New Jersey
www.macrosoftinc.com
Solutions for Complex Software Development
A5 Corporation
Pleasanton, California
www.A5corp.com
Leading Digital Solutions Providers
Spinnaker SCA
Boulder, Colorado
www.spinnakersca.com
Complete Suite of Supply Chain Services
OMCO SUMO
Oconomowoc, WI
www.omcosumo.com
Manufacturer and Global OEM Supplier
Trapp Technology
Phoenix, Arizona
www.Trapptechnology.com
Innovative Cyber Security Solutions
Set Solutions
Houston, Texas
www.Setsolutions.com
Full-Service Network Security Provider
Your Partners in Growth
Charles Scripps
Managing Partner
Chad brings two decades of experience investing in private and public businesses. Prior to founding Black Lake, he was at leading private equity firms HIG Capital and AEA Investors, which manage $37B and $15B, respectively, and began his career as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company. He earned an MBA with Honors from the Wharton School and a BS in Chemical Engineering with Distinction from the University of Wisconsin.
AARON NACK
Partner
Aaron is an entrepreneur with 25 years of experience as a founder, partner, investor, and advisor across a wide range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, logistics, and fashion. He bootstrapped the growth of digital transformation firm AHEAD, from startup to $250M in revenue, six offices, and 150 employees in seven years. A 2011 Entrepreneur Magazine article celebrated his successful leadership. The operational structure Aaron designed and implemented allowed the business to reach its current size of over $1.0B in revenue. Aaron has a B.S. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
AARON NACK
Partner
Aaron is an entrepreneur with 25 years of experience as a founder, partner, investor, and advisor across a wide range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, logistics, and fashion. He bootstrapped the growth of digital transformation firm AHEAD, from startup to $250M in revenue, six offices, and 150 employees in seven years. A 2011 Entrepreneur Magazine article celebrated his successful leadership. The operational structure Aaron designed and implemented allowed the business to reach its current size of over $1.0B in revenue. Aaron has a B.S. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Our Advisory Board
Dick Grove
Advisory Board Member
Previously, Richard served as President and CEO of Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, a power tool company with over $500M in annual sales. His background includes a range of acquisitions, divestitures, and financial transactions – including leveraged buyouts led by KKR and Merrill Lynch Capital Partners. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
LD Johnson
Advisory Board Member
LaDon currently serves as CFO and director of CFO Systems LLC. Previously he was President and CFO of Icicle Seafoods, Inc. LaDon was also CFO of Cibus, a trait development company, and Advanta, the world’s fifth largest crop seed company. While with Cibus, he increased revenue sevenfold. He holds a BA in Business Administration from Iowa State University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
John Marler
Advisory Board Member
Most recently, John Marler served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Set Solutions, a Texas based cybersecurity solution provider and integrator. Under John’s leadership, Set Solutions grew from a regional boutique to a superregional enterprise provider with annual revenue of $175M in sales. With 25+ years in the high-tech industry, his experience spans the arc of modern-day information technology – from network & cybersecurity engineering at ecommerce pioneer Dell Computer, through sales and services in cybersecurity, and in more recent years leading organizations as CEO, President, COO, CTO, and VP Sales. John holds a BBA in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M.
