Wesley Garrett

Growth Equity Investor

2021

GS Growth is a dedicated platform for venture capital and growth equity investments in leading companies that have built innovative technology or processes to transform their industries. Since 2003, GS Growth has partnered with more than 275 companies and invested more than $13 billion of capital across a number of sectors including enterprise technology, fintech, healthcare, and consumer. See growth.gs.com for additional detail.

Seed Stage Investor

2018

Co-founder / Partner at technology focused pre-seed and seed stage investment group.

Senior Associate

2020 - 2021

Associate

2018 - 2020

Founded in 2006 and based in Denver, Colorado, Platte River Equity is a private equity firm focused on investments in established lower middle market operating companies with enterprise values of up to $250 million. The firm invests in target sectors where it has substantial operating and investing experience, including aerospace and transportation, industrial products and services, energy products and services, and agriculture and chemicals. Platte River utilizes conservative capital structures in order to invest in future growth opportunities and withstand changing economic environments. The firm also provides significant on-going support to its portfolio companies through dedicated resources across functional areas. The firm has raised funds with committed capital in excess of $1.3 billion and is currently investing out of its $625 million fourth fund. Platte River’s employees are the largest collective investor across its funds, deeply aligning the firm with its investors and portfolio company management teams. For more information about the firm and our unique story, please visit www.platteriverequity.com.

Investment Banking Analyst

2016 - 2018

Financial Analyst Intern

2016 - 2016

• Assisted the incubator's technology and digital media startup companies with finance needs • Researched and developed valuation methods for early stage companies and video game studios

Graduate Assistant

2014 - 2015

• Counseled students through career and course guidance, mock interviews and resume critiquing • Coordinated LSU's CFA Program Partnership

Investment Banking Summer Analyst

2015 - 2015

Operations Analyst Intern

2014 - 2014

• Analyzed operational procedures within mortgage document collections and custody services • Utilized IT initiatives and data maintenance to map out more efficient and cost effective processes

Automobile Broker/Wholesaler

2011 - 2014

• Purchased dealership inventory from auctions by utilizing market data and bank loan standards • Occasionally bought and sold vehicles on my own account

Finance Intern

2013 - 2013

• Assisted Financial Advisors with various operational tasks of independent wealth management • Exposed to asset allocation, retirement and estate planning, etc.