On this episode of Fund Flow, McGuireWoods’ Jon Finger sits down with Chad Summe, founder and managing partner at eGateway Capital, to discuss the changes brought by digitization and artificial intelligence, as well as how to build solid relationships with investment partners.

“We all come from a lot of different experiences and backgrounds that contribute to the impact that we can make on our companies,” says Chad of his team. “But the common DNA at eGateway is to be of service in an impactful way to our partners.”

At eGateway Capital, the team has its own M&A advisory services, an offering Chad believes is needed to best serve their portfolio companies. He sees M&A as an opportunity for companies to accelerate growth through strategic acquisitions.

Chad and Jon discuss the lasting impacts of the pandemic on e-commerce and how these trends will affect future investments. Chad sees companies being more intentional in looking at their entire organizational structures, making conscious changes to embrace digital, and reinforcing their supply chain to prepare for the future.

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Name: Chad Summe

What he does: Chad is a Founding and Managing Partner at eGateway Capital. Before eGateway, he was Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for a fast-growing, publicly-held technology company. He also worked at Procter & Gamble, leading strategy and brand marketing in their Baby Care division. Chad began his career in the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Force. Chad graduated with Honors with a B.S. in Economics from the United States Naval Academy, and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Chad is eager to learn, loves to fly fish, and has a passion for volunteerism.

Organization: eGateway Capital

Connect: LinkedIn

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