Gus Spanos

Gus Spanos is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Spanos Barber Jesse & Co. (SBJ Capital), a private investment firm he founded in January 2013.12 With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Dallas, SBJ invests in lower middle-market consumer, business services, and healthcare services companies in the United States.2

Career Highlights

• Co-founded SBJ Capital in 2013, which closed its debut fund with $204 million in 2015, exceeding its original $150 million target.2
• Previously led investing efforts as President of Spanos Capital Group.3
• Has over 20 years of experience in private equity and operations.1

Board Positions

Spanos holds several board positions, including:

• Chairman of the Board at Moxie Management - Supercuts (since May 2019)
• Chairman of the Board at Apple Montessori Schools (since July 2018)
• Board Director at Sight360 (since November 2020)1

Investment Experience

Spanos, along with his co-founders Tom Barber and Bill Jesse, has invested over $500 million of capital into more than 30 companies, including notable brands such as Peet's Coffee & Tea, The Wine Group, Design Within Reach, and Serena & Lily.2

Education

Gus Spanos received his education from Harvard University.1