Charles Byrge
Chief Executive Officer at Harpeth Capital LLC
Profile
Chuck Byrge is the CEO and President of Harpeth Capital.
Mr. Byrge directs Harpeth Capital’s investment banking, venture capital and fund placement business.
He has more than 28 years of experience with capital raising and M&A transactions for middle market companies.
Prior to joining Harpeth Capital, he was a Senior Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at FTN Financial Securities, the investment banking arm of First Tennessee Bank (NYSE:FHN), where he was involved in opening and directing the New York and Nashville offices.
Prior to that, he was Managing Director and Co-Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at SunTrust Equitable Securities (now SunTrust Robinson Humphrey), where he was responsible for directing a wide variety of assignments for both public and private companies.
Previously, Chuck was a senior member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Department at Morgan Keegan & Co and a Vice President at NationsBanc Capital Markets in Dallas, Texas where he co-directed the M&A practice for the Southwestern U.S.
Chuck received a BA in Economics from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University.
Chuck is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a former Certified Public Accountant with Peat Marwick and Ernst & Young.
Chuck currently serves on the Entrepreneurship Advisory Council of Vanderbilt University’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization and the Nashville Healthcare Council’s Fellows Alumni Board.
Previously he has served on the Board of the Nashville Healthcare Council and as a Director of NextGxDx.
He recently served on the Owen Graduate School of Management Alumni Board of Directors and is a former Board member of the Boy Scouts of America Middle Tennessee Council and the Nashville Sports Council.
Charles Byrge active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Harpeth Capital LLC
 Harpeth Capital LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Harpeth Capital LLC provides investment banking services to middle market companies. Its services include mergers and acquisitions, general advisory, capital rising, and financial restructuring. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/09/2005 |
Windrose Health Investors LLC
 Windrose Health Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Windrose Health Investors LLC (Windrose) is a private equity subsidiary of MTS Health Partners LP founded in 2000 by Curtis Scott Lane. The firm is headquartered in New York City. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Polaris AI, Inc.
 Polaris AI, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Aya Healthcare, Inc., Polaris AI, Inc. operates as a machine learning platform that predicts future patient volume and staffing levels. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company was founded by Mark Dose. Polaris AI was acquired by Aya Healthcare, Inc. on July 20, 2023. | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2021 |
CaringWays, Inc.
 CaringWays, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CaringWays, Inc. is a private fundraising platform that collaborates with healthcare providers and organizations to assist patients in paying for medical expenses such as healthcare bills, transportation, food, and other critical needs. The company is based in Brentwood, TN. The platform allows patients to raise funds while ensuring donors that their gifts will be used for their intended purpose. CaringWays® provides a dedicated way to raise funds for cancer treatment and other healthcare-related expenses. The company was founded by Ronn Hollis, Wes Sellers, and Kristi Morrow, and Wes Sellers has been the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2021 |
Harpeth Ventures LLC
 Harpeth Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Harpeth Ventures LLC (Harpeth Ventures) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Harpeth Capital LLC. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. | Private Equity Investor | 30/04/2020 |
Calm Waters Ai
 Calm Waters Ai Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Calm Waters Ai is a company that specializes in unlocking a new era of e/m coding. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company's focus is on providing unmatched accuracy and fast reimbursements. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Charles Byrge
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Nashville Health Care Council
 Nashville Health Care Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Health Care Council operates as an association of health care industry leaders. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company was founded by Philip M. Hertik. | Director/Board Member | 31/05/2014 |
FTN Financial Asia Ltd. (Japan)
 FTN Financial Asia Ltd. (Japan) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of First Horizon Corp. (Tennessee), FTN Financial Asia Ltd. (Japan) is a Japanese company that provides investment services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. | Private Equity Investor | 30/04/2005 |
| Equitable Securities Corp. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2000 |
Training of Charles Byrge
| Vanderbilt University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Equitable Securities Corp. | Finance |
Harpeth Capital LLC
Harpeth Capital LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Harpeth Capital LLC provides investment banking services to middle market companies. Its services include mergers and acquisitions, general advisory, capital rising, and financial restructuring. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Finance |
Windrose Health Investors LLC
Windrose Health Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Windrose Health Investors LLC (Windrose) is a private equity subsidiary of MTS Health Partners LP founded in 2000 by Curtis Scott Lane. The firm is headquartered in New York City. | Finance |
Nashville Health Care Council
Nashville Health Care Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Health Care Council operates as an association of health care industry leaders. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company was founded by Philip M. Hertik. | Commercial Services |
Harpeth Ventures LLC
Harpeth Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Harpeth Ventures LLC (Harpeth Ventures) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Harpeth Capital LLC. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. | Finance |
FTN Financial Asia Ltd. (Japan)
FTN Financial Asia Ltd. (Japan) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of First Horizon Corp. (Tennessee), FTN Financial Asia Ltd. (Japan) is a Japanese company that provides investment services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. | Finance |
CaringWays, Inc.
CaringWays, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CaringWays, Inc. is a private fundraising platform that collaborates with healthcare providers and organizations to assist patients in paying for medical expenses such as healthcare bills, transportation, food, and other critical needs. The company is based in Brentwood, TN. The platform allows patients to raise funds while ensuring donors that their gifts will be used for their intended purpose. CaringWays® provides a dedicated way to raise funds for cancer treatment and other healthcare-related expenses. The company was founded by Ronn Hollis, Wes Sellers, and Kristi Morrow, and Wes Sellers has been the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
Polaris AI, Inc.
Polaris AI, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Aya Healthcare, Inc., Polaris AI, Inc. operates as a machine learning platform that predicts future patient volume and staffing levels. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company was founded by Mark Dose. Polaris AI was acquired by Aya Healthcare, Inc. on July 20, 2023. | Technology Services |
Calm Waters Ai
Calm Waters Ai Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Calm Waters Ai is a company that specializes in unlocking a new era of e/m coding. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company's focus is on providing unmatched accuracy and fast reimbursements. | Technology Services |
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