CB

Charlie Banks

Co-Founder & Managing Director- VentureSouth

Chapin, South Carolina

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $5,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $20,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $10,000.00

Work Experience

  • Co-Founder & Managing Director

    2013

    Co-Founder and Managing Director of VentureSouth, one of the largest early stage investment infrastructures in the US. VentureSouth develops and manages angel investment groups and funds comprised of nearly 600+ accredited investors and has invested $80M+ in over 100 early stage companies throughout the Southeast.

  • Executive Director

    2014

    Executive Director of Venture Carolina, a South Carolina-based nonprofit that envisions a well-educated entrepreneurship ecosystem that supports the development of early-stage growth companies throughout the Southeast. We aim to bridge the gap between angel investors and entrepreneurs by providing a comprehensive suite of insightful educational products, workshops and conferences.

  • Principal

    2009

    Real estate holdings

2011 - 2013

  • Portfolio Manager & Special Projects

    2011 - 2013

    Start-up financial institution based in Greenville, SC. Tasked with the development of brand awareness strategies throughout the Southeastern entrepreneurship ecosystem. Initiatives included entrepreneurship product and service development, LP involvement in angel/venture funds, and process generation for the underwriting practices of early stage companies.

  • Founder/CEO

    2010 - 2011

    Manufacturer and Distributor of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), primarily focused on international social housing and green building science.

  • Co-Founder/CEO

    2005 - 2009

    Residential real estate investment firm.