John Francis brings his experiences as an operator and institutional venture investor. John Francis with Clay Gordon started Stout Street Capital in 2017. As General Partner he focuses on investment opportunities in the IT software serving sectors such as Construction, Government, Energy, Cleantech, Media, Advertising, HR, Healthcare and Cloud services. John works actively on several portfolio company boards, including Schola, Fluent Forever, Botco.ai and Ad Fontes. He previously served on the boards of Popwallet (acquired by Snapchat (Nasdaq: SNAP)) and has made investments in companies such as Left hand robotics(Acquired by TORO(NYSE:TTS)

Clay Gordon brings his experience building and cultivating communities to Stout Street Capital which he co-founded with John Francis in 2017. He primarily focuses on opportunities in HR, cleantech, edtech, insurtech, and fintech sectors. Clay has cultivated new regions for investment including his former home in the Carolinas and championed deals such as Good United with his background in non-profit fundraising.
Affiliated Organizations: 2221 Society, Cross Purpose, The Brook

Cindy Ho is a Junior Partner at Stout Street Capital and Director of Operations for UNMET Conferences. Cindy brings her expertise in financial analysis and investment strategy to the team. Cindy plays a critical role in evaluating potential investments, managing due diligence, and supporting the growth of portfolio companies. Cindy is passionate about working with entrepreneurs and developing early-stage ecosystems in Middle America. Cindy is currently focused on managing The UNMET Conference, which helps early-stage companies located in the middle of the country access Series A and B capital.