Team

The Escalate Team
Experience, resources and patience are key attributes for a company to consider when selecting a financial partner to provide capital for growth or acquisition. The Escalate Capital Partners team is comprised of dedicated professionals with substantial debt and equity investing experience. The Escalate team has over 75 years of combined experience in venture capital and commercial finance. In the past 15 years, Escalate’s investment professionals have invested $2 billion in over 500 venture backed transactions.

In addition to experience, the Escalate team brings the depth of resources and long-term investment horizon critical to the alignment of interests between an investor and a company seeking maximum flexibility as it executes its long-term growth plans.
This unique blend of talent and experience translates to an exceptional understanding of the financial needs of venture capital financed companies and an extensive network of venture capitalists, debt providers and entrepreneurs.

Tony Schell, Managing Director

Ross Cockrell, Managing Director

Simon James, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer

Larry Bradshaw, Principal

Chris Julich, Principal

Ryan Sanders, Associate