Lewis & Clark Capital, an operationally focused family office, today announced the addition of J.P. Lynch to the investment team.

“We’re thrilled to welcome J.P. to the team. His deep investment experience and forward-thinking perspective will help us guide our portfolio companies toward their fullest potential and thoughtfully expand into new opportunities," said Tim Spihlman, Managing Director at Lewis & Clark Capital. “J.P. shares our passion to earn the right to be stewards of the companies we’re privileged to support and embodies our humanistic, operator–investor approach—rooted in authentic relationships, purpose, and impact that create true significance in the lives of those we serve.”

J.P. is joining Lewis & Clark Capital as a Principal, bringing over a decade of private equity and private credit experience. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Senior Vice President at Advantage Capital, where he was actively involved in sourcing, executing, supporting, and exiting investments across a range of industries, with particular focus on lower middle-market companies.

His work has spanned both control-equity and growth investments, including leading performance transformations and scaling early-stage ventures.

J.P. began his career at Stone Carlie (now BDO), where he built valuation and operating models for M&A, litigation, and estate planning engagements.

He earned a B.S. in Finance and General Management, with a focus in Entrepreneurship, from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management.

About Lewis & Clark Capital

Formed in 2001, Lewis & Clark Capital (“LACC”) is a single-family office based in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm invests predominantly by taking control positions in lower middle market operating businesses spanning a range of business models and end markets.

LACC has a successful track record having acquired and exited over 35 companies in its 2+ decade history. The firm employs an “Operator First” mentality, taking a hands-on approach to portfolio management. LACC’s team is comprised of entrepreneurs, operators, and investors who have lived through the decisions, challenges, and joys of building companies. For more information, visit lewisandclarkcapital.com.

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