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Jim Douglass
Partner at Fulcrum Equity Partners
Jim Douglass is a Partner at Fulcrum Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.12 He brings over 25 years of experience in operations management, strategic development, and finance, particularly in high-growth sectors such as financial services, marketing services, and healthcare.1
Career History
Prior to joining Fulcrum, Douglass held several notable positions:
- CEO of Vesdia (2007-2011), a company specializing in loyalty and card-linked marketing for financial services, airlines, and hospitality companies1
- CEO of Visionary Systems, Inc. (VSI) (2002-2005), a provider of decision systems for credit providers and retailers1
- CFO at CheckFree Corporation (1996-2001)2
- Chief Accounting Officer at Medaphis (1994-1996)2
- Senior Manager at KPMG (1987-1994), where he began his career in the Financial Services practice12
Education and Expertise
Douglass holds a BBA in Accounting from Georgia State University.12 His extensive experience in financial services and technology companies has made him a valuable asset in the private equity sector.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
At Fulcrum Equity Partners, Douglass focuses on helping portfolio CEOs grow their businesses.2 He currently serves on the boards of several companies, including:
- Fattmerchant
- Dropoff
- SureFire Local
- GoPivot
- Synthio1
Community Involvement
Douglass is actively involved in Atlanta's entrepreneurial community. He serves on the boards of:
His involvement in these organizations demonstrates his commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the business community.
Recent Developments
In March 2024, Douglass announced the closing of Fulcrum's Fund V, which was oversubscribed and raised $372 million, exceeding its original target of $300 million.3 This achievement highlights the firm's continued success and growth under his leadership.
