Nick Clearwater

Nick founded Black Slate Capital to invest in founder-owned businesses and support management teams as they grow. He brings nearly a decade of investing experience at Accel-KKR and True Wind Capital. Across both firms, Nick worked on more than 20 closed transactions, representing over $500 million in capital deployed. His experience spans sourcing investments, executing transactions, and partnering with management on growth strategy, strategic partnerships, and M&A. Earlier in his career, he advised businesses on strategy and operations at Monitor Deloitte.

Nick received his Bachelor of Arts from BYU, where he walked on to the football team as a safety and founded the university’s private equity association. He lives in Menlo Park, California, with his wife, Olivia, and their three children.