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Jeff Cree

Austin,Texas

Summary

Strategic Private Equity executive adept at driving acquisitions and optimizing investor relations. Led the acquisition of six businesses, securing $75 million from LemVega Capital and $15 million from HNW/UHNW investors. Pioneering RIA strategy to target $144 million in annual distribution. Recognized for partnership development and business development prowess. Achieved Presidents Club status 10 times and ranked #1 Account Executive for two publicly traded organizations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President | Private Equity | M&A

Noble Capital Group, LLC
Austin, TX
02.2022 - Current
  • Orchestrated the acceleration of alpha returns across a diverse portfolio of 10 Private Equity companies, collaborating closely with CEOs, Managing Partners, and key stakeholders to unlock strategic value and drive sustained growth.
  • Pioneered the development and implementation of The Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions EOS and Governance Book, a comprehensive framework that optimized operational efficiency, governance practices, and value creation strategies across the organization's investment portfolio.
  • Directed a dynamic team of financial analysts in conducting rigorous assessments of financial performance, market positioning, and growth potential for both portfolio companies and prospective acquisition targets, leveraging insights to inform strategic decision-making and drive competitive advantage.
  • Spearheading multiple high-impact transactions, including buyouts and add-on acquisitions, to expand the firm's investment portfolio and fuel long-term value creation in alignment with organizational objectives and market opportunities.
  • Overseeing the annual inorganic growth mandate of Managing Partners across verticals, championing the development and execution of acquisition value creation plans to catalyze operational enhancements and fuel revenue expansion within the firm's strategic ecosystem.
  • Championing the implementation of Rockefeller habits and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation, while providing strategic guidance and cultivating relationships to optimize performance and maximize returns across the organization's investment portfolio.
  • Leading the firm's strategic talent acquisition efforts, identifying and recruiting top-tier candidates for key leadership roles including Chair of the Board, Managing Partner, Managing Vertical Partner, Corporate C-Suite, SVP level executives, and portfolio company CEOs, driving organizational excellence and positioning the firm for sustained success in a competitive market landscape.

Managing Partner

Lem Vega Capital
10.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded the creation of an investor deck that successfully secured $75 million in soft commitments for the cybersecurity consolidation thesis, positioning Lemvega Capital as a leading player in the private equity cyberfund landscape.
  • Facilitated strategic negotiations with startup Israeli cybersecurity company founders, orchestrating the acquisition of their firm as the cornerstone platform business for Lemvega Capital's portfolio expansion.
  • Assembled a high-caliber team of subject matter experts (SMEs) and operating partners renowned for their extensive expertise in cybersecurity, enhancing Lemvega Capital's capacity to identify, evaluate, and optimize investment opportunities in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity sector.
  • Established and consistently pursued a target Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC) of 3.5x, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional returns to investors and stakeholders while ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of Lemvega Capital's portfolio companies.

Board Director

Cree Financial, LLC
06.2015 - Current
  • Generated revenue through multiple sources, including residential mortgage, property management, software business development, business broker services, capital raising, and facilitating connections between General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs)

Co-founder / CEO

Cree Financial, LLC
06.2015 - Current
  • Generated revenue through multiple sources, including residential mortgage, property management, software business development, business broker services, capital raising, and facilitating connections between General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs)

Institutional Strategic & Corporate Development

Real Page, Inc
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Sourced multiple acquisition opportunities in the property tech space
  • Solutions sold include revenue management, business intelligence, market analytics, utility expense management, and invoice processing
  • Successfully able to cross sell to every level of the target organizations.

Branch Manager/ Mortgage Professional

Caliber Home Loans / Citi / Ocwen / Nationstar
01.2009 - 04.2018
  • #1 in Company for 6 quarters in total funding volume
  • Mortgage Professional of the year twice at Nationstar Mortgage, Fortress backed PE.

Co-Founder & COO

Spartan Homes
06.2004 - 03.2009
  • Responsible for Construction and Sales Operations including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and land development in the Northeast Region of Dallas Fort Worth
  • 600K+ custom home building company
  • Raised 3 million from friends and family.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance And Economics

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
01.2000

Skills

  • Partnership Development
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Financial Acumen
  • Revenue Generation
  • KPI Tracking
  • Operational Excellence
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Goals

Affiliations

  • Avation
  • Wake Surfing
  • Skiing
  • Running

Timeline

Managing Partner

Lem Vega Capital
10.2023 - Current

Senior Vice President | Private Equity | M&A

Noble Capital Group, LLC
02.2022 - Current

Institutional Strategic & Corporate Development

Real Page, Inc
04.2018 - 04.2020

Board Director

Cree Financial, LLC
06.2015 - Current

Co-founder / CEO

Cree Financial, LLC
06.2015 - Current

Branch Manager/ Mortgage Professional

Caliber Home Loans / Citi / Ocwen / Nationstar
01.2009 - 04.2018

Co-Founder & COO

Spartan Homes
06.2004 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance And Economics

Texas Tech University

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