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Lyle Ayes is the founder of Verance Capital LLC, founded in 2020, serving as Managing Partner.
Current jobs include Director at Betsperts Media & Technology Group, Inc., Advisor at Omnichannel Acquisition Corp., and a position at Shearman & Sterling LLP since 2004.
Former jobs include Executive Director-Mergers & Acquisitions at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC from 2006 to 2013, Managing Director at Evercore Group LLC from 2013 to 2016, Head-Sports Advisory at Liontree Investment Management LLC from 2016 to 2018, and Operating Partner at RedBird Capital Partners LLC.
Education includes a graduate degree from Harvard Law School conferred in 2020 and an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder conferred in 1997.
Lyle Ayes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OMNICHANNEL ACQUISITION CORP. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Verance Capital LLC
Verance Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Verance Capital seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of sports, media, and live entertainment. It provides financing for early and growth stage transactions. | Founder | 2020-10-31 |
Betsperts, Inc.
Betsperts, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides online sports gambling content, betting tips and user analytics services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Lyle Ayes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Liontree Investment Management LLC
Liontree Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Liontree Investment Management invests in public and private companies across the the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of TMT and entertainment sectors. It provides financing for early stage, growth & buyout capital requirements and takes minority stake. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-08-31 |
Evercore Group LLC
Evercore Group LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2016-07-31 |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2013-01-31 |
RedBird Capital Partners LLC
RedBird Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Evercore Group LLC
Evercore Group LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Liontree Investment Management LLC
Liontree Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Liontree Investment Management invests in public and private companies across the the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of TMT and entertainment sectors. It provides financing for early stage, growth & buyout capital requirements and takes minority stake. | Finance |
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
RedBird Capital Partners LLC
RedBird Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Betsperts, Inc.
Betsperts, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides online sports gambling content, betting tips and user analytics services | Consumer Services |
Omnichannel Acquisition Corp.
Omnichannel Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Verance Capital LLC
Verance Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Verance Capital seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of sports, media, and live entertainment. It provides financing for early and growth stage transactions. | Finance |
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