Clark brings expertise supporting the growth of early-stage startups at J.P. Morgan and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Anzu Partners, an investment firm delivering capital and strategic support to breakthrough technology companies, announced that Joseph (Joey) Clark III has joined the firm as Principal and Senior Vice President of Capital Solutions. In this role, Joey will support capital strategies for Anzu’s family of funds and continue to expand the firm’s co-investor network from Washington, D.C.

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Joey Clark has joined Anzu as Principal and Senior Vice President of Capital Solutions. In this role, Joey will support capital strategies for Anzu’s family of funds and continue to expand the firm’s co-investor network from Washington, D.C. (Photo: Business Wire)

Prior to Anzu Partners, Joey served as a Market Executive for the Innovation Economy group at J.P. Morgan, where he led teams across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Greater Atlanta areas to serve early-stage startups’ growth needs and cultivate tech ecosystems.

“Joey has extensive experience in delivering capital to support the growth of early-stage ventures which we are thrilled to extend to our portfolio of deep tech companies,” said Whitney Haring-Smith, Managing Partner at Anzu Partners. “We are excited to have Joey on board and are confident he will not only help our portfolio companies to expand their networks of investors, but also deepen Anzu’s connections within the broader innovation ecosystem.”

Earlier in his career, Joey worked as a Program Manager with the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), an innovation unit of the U.S. Department of Defense where he helped military leaders solve complex technical challenges by collaborating with early-stage startups. He has executed high-value programs across sectors such as space, geospatial-intelligence, 5G, advanced functional fabrics, and artificial intelligence. Joey has also held roles at Battelle, focused on energy public policy, and Nationwide Insurance, focused on designing tech-enabled insurtech platforms. Joey received his MBA, JD, Master of Public Policy, and bachelor's degrees from The Ohio State University.

“Anzu Partners is committed to making a positive impact across energy, sustainability, human health, and national security – all areas that are personal commitments for me and essential to our future,” said Joey Clark. “I am thrilled to be a part of this stellar team and help our portfolio companies to expand their global networks and continue to establish Anzu as a pillar in the venture capital ecosystem.”

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About Anzu Partners

Anzu Partners is an investment firm that focuses on clean tech, industrial and life science technology companies with the potential to transform their industries. Anzu works with entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize technological innovations by providing capital alongside deep expertise in business development, market positioning, global connectivity, and operations. For more information, please visit anzupartners.com.

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