Joseph Clark III

Joey Clark serves as Principal & SVP of Capital Solutions at Anzu Partners. 

In this role, Joey leverages his extensive background in the innovation economy to support growth and capital strategies for startups and Anzu’s family of funds. Prior to Anzu, Joey served as Market Executive for Startup Banking at J.P. Morgan, where he led teams across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Greater Atlanta areas to serve early-stage startups growth and tech ecosystems. 

Earlier in his career, Joey worked with the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), an innovation unit of the U.S. Department of Defense, where he helped military leaders solve complex technical challenges by collaborating with early-stage startups. He has executed high-value programs across such areas as space, geospatial-intelligence, 5G, advanced functional fabrics, and artificial intelligence. Joey has also held roles at Battelle, focused on energy public policy, and Nationwide Insurance, focused on designing tech-enabled insuretech platforms. 

A native of Ohio, Joey is a four-time graduate of The Ohio State University with advanced degrees and certifications in law, dispute resolution, finance, and public policy. Joey is eager to bring his diverse experiences to Anzu Partners, building funding vehicles and helping startups access the resources they need to thrive. In this role, Joey also supports the business development and investor relations team. 

Outside of work, Joey enjoys running and expanding his knowledge of old-world wine regions, particularly those in Portugal and France.