Zachery Ray

Zachery Ray is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of experience in growth equity and corporate finance. Currently serving as a Partner at Riverside Acceleration Capital since January 2022, Zachery specializes in funding options for expansion-stage companies through both non-dilutive revenue-based financing and traditional equity capital. Previously, as Principal at Spring Lake Equity Partners from July 2013 to January 2022, Zachery engaged in growth equity investment processes, capital raising, and employee training, focusing on sectors such as AdTech, MarTech, and cybersecurity. Earlier experience includes roles as an Associate at Tudor Growth Equity, where deal origination and valuation analysis were key responsibilities, as well as a Corporate Finance Analyst at RBC Capital Markets, contributing to numerous transactions across various finance sectors. Zachery's career began with an internship at OneUnited Bank, where foundational legal and financial skills were developed. Zachery holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bates College, earned in 2007.