Jeff Carmody

Managing Partner at Agility Capital, LLC

Jeff Carmody is a Managing Partner at Agility Capital, LLC, a company he co-founded in 2000.1 2 With over 20 years of experience in financing rapid-growth companies, Carmody has established himself as an accomplished senior executive in the venture debt industry.2

Professional Background

Carmody's expertise lies in providing innovative financing solutions to emerging growth companies, particularly those in the technology and life science sectors.2 At Agility Capital, he is responsible for various aspects of lending, including:

Loan sourcing and origination
Deal structuring and due diligence
Underwriting
Fund operations
Loan documentation
Portfolio management
Loan workouts

His favorite saying, "I'd rather give you a 'quick-No' rather than a 'long-Maybe'," reflects his straightforward approach to business.1

Experience and Achievements

Before co-founding Agility Capital, Carmody worked as a Venture Lending Associate at Sand Hill Capital from January 1998 to June 2000.2 Throughout his career, he has been involved in over 150 successful debt financings.1

Carmody's expertise extends beyond lending. He has been actively involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem:

Founding member of the Santa Barbara Angel Alliance
Founding member of the Central Coast Chapter of the Tech Coast Angels
Former board member of the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast
Former chair of the Advisory Committee for the Technology Council for the Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce

Education and Personal Life

Jeff Carmody is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).1 He takes pride in his role as a husband and father of two adult sons.1

Philosophy and Approach

Carmody's vision for Agility Capital is to "provide the fastest and most flexible form of working capital to entrepreneurs".1 He focuses on assisting entrepreneurs by delivering innovative financing solutions and acting as a trusted adviser to growth companies.2 His approach involves mentoring management teams on capital structures and facilitating introductions to potential investors and service professionals.