About Fifth Down
Fifth Down aims to partner with generational companies and compelling fund managers, shaping large, enduring markets. Our platform includes a direct investment strategy, fund of funds strategy, and secondary strategy, providing us with the ability to allocate capital across the venture landscape and support innovation at multiple stages.
We are a relationship-driven firm, primarily investing through our trusted network. Our sourcing model is built on a curated ecosystem of venture firms and portfolio company founders, developed through long term partnerships and continuous engagement.
We are focused on proactively engaging our network with strategic intent, connecting people, surfacing opportunities, and delivering value across our community. This approach allows us to seek to create lasting alignment with the founders, fund managers, and limited partners we serve.
CompanieS*
People
Andrew Spellman
Founder & CEO
Janki Gandhi
Managing Partner
Charlotte Edelman
Partner, Chief Administrative, Legal, and Compliance Officer
Kerry Burke
Partner, Co-Head of Finance
Mara Smith
Partner, Co-Head of Finance
Anthony Mulrain
Senior Managing Director
Jerod Mayo
Managing Director
Katherine Ruf
General Counsel
Erica Snyder
Director of Compliance
James Boyd
Senior Principal
Kyle Robiskie
Director of Platform
Bryan Stuart
Director of Funds
Kiley Coffey
Director of Investor Relations
JP Steers
Vice President
Alan Swierczynski
Vice President
James Mortimer
Director of Operations & Data
Meghan Smith
Controller
Lexi Britt
Learning & Development Manager
David Greenberg
Investment Associate
Becky D'Amour
Finance & Investor Relations Senior Associate
Payton Donato
Senior Associate, Investor Relations
Carly Cushman
Management Company Finance Associate
Julia Auger
Senior Finance Associate
Quinn Keefe
Chief of Staff
Bridget Miller
Executive Assistant & Operations Manager
Board of Advisors
Chairman of the Advisory Board
Richard Rosenblatt
Richard is lead member of Fifth Down's Board of Advisors and Senior Advisor to Founder & CEO Andrew Spellman. A serial entrepreneur, Richard has built and operated several public and private companies in media tech and consumer. He was Founder, Chairman and CEO of Demand Media; CEO of Intermix Media (parent) and Chairman of Myspace; and Founder, Chairman and CEO of iMALL. Presently, Richard occupies the roles of Co-Founder and Chairman of Whip Media, Future and Adim. Richard holds a JD from the University of Southern California and a BS in Political Science from UCLA.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Richard Rosenblatt
Chairman of the Advisory Board
Board of Advisors
Adam Ross
Adam is Co-Founder & Partner of Goldcrest Capital, an early-stage VC fund that invests primarily in Seed and Series A financing rounds of private technology companies. Goldcrest also opportunistically invests in later-stage tech companies either directly or through secondary transactions. Before Goldcrest, Adam was an investor in more than 95 private tech companies, including Yammer, Facebook, and Palantir. Adam served on the Board of Directors for Palantir from 2015-2020. Adam received his BA from Stanford University and his JD from the University of Texas law school.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Adam Ross
Board of Advisors
Board of Advisors
Anre Williams
Anre Williams is the former CEO, American Express National Bank & Group President, Enterprise Services. In addition to overseeing American Express' U.S. banking operations, Anre led the company's global shared services organization, including technology, digital capabilities, customer service, consumer travel operations, real estate and procurement. Anre has a BS in Economics from Stanford, and an MBA from The Wharton School.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Anre Williams
Board of Advisors
Board of Advisors
Brent Saunders
Brent currently serves as the CEO and Chairman of Bausch + Lomb. Previously, Brent was Chairman, President and CEO of Allergan plc until the company's $63 billion acquisition by AbbVie Inc in 2020. Prior to Allergan, Brent was President and CEO and a director of Forest Laboratories Inc., until that company's $25 billion merger with Actavis plc. in 2014, when he was named CEO of the combined business. Brent then successfully led Actavis' $66 billion acquisition of Allergan. Brent currently serves as Chairman of the Board of The Beauty Health Company (Nasdaq: SKIN), as a director of ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRY), Chairman of the Board of Roam, a director of Cambrian BioPharma and Fifth Down portfolio company Arena AI, and a Nextech board advisor.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Brent Saunders
Board of Advisors
Board of Advisors
Greg Arnold
Greg Arnold is Chairman and CEO of The Arnold Companies (TAC), a privately owned family office investment and holding company with a diverse portfolio spanning real estate, banking, CPG, technology, energy midstream, aviation, and retail. In addition to leading the holding company, Greg leads TACenergy, one of the nation's largest independent petroleum and renewable diesel supply networks, and oversees the management and development of the historic Bar Cross Ranch in Wyoming. Previously, Greg served as the head of TAC Air, steering the division's expansion across major U.S. markets before its successful sale in 2022. Greg serves on the Board of Trustees at Texas Christian University and supporting Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned his BBA in Marketing. Greg has been an instrumental partner of Fifth Down since its early stages across the parent company, funds, and SPVs.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Greg Arnold
Board of Advisors
Board of Advisors
Constantine Karides
Constantine is a partner in Reed Smith's Financial Industry Group and the co-lead for On Chain: Reed Smith's Crypto & Digital Assets Group. Constantine advises a wide range of U.S. and international clients on private equity transactions, public and private mergers and acquisitions, crypto investments, emerging company/venture capital transactions, investment funds, hedge funds, financing transactions, corporate formation, and corporate governance. Constantine also has considerable cross-border experience and acts for foreign companies operating in the United States. Constantine has been instrumental to Fifth Down since its early days and works closely with the team on high impact initiatives.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Constantine Karides
Board of Advisors
Advisors & Partners
Operating Partner
Jared Carver
Jared is a consumer and digital commerce executive with over 20 years of experience leading global brands through periods of growth, transformation, and change.
In January 2026, Jared joined Tracksmith as Chief Executive Officer. Tracksmith is a premium running brand rooted in New England, known for its craftsmanship and deep respect for the culture and traditions of the sport.Alongside his role at Tracksmith, Jared serves as an Operating Partner at Fifth Down Capital, where he works closely with the firm's leadership to help scale its value-add platforms and support consumer-focused investment efforts.
Prior to Tracksmith, Jared spent more than a decade at Converse, ultimately serving as President & CEO. He began his career at Digitas. Jared holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a BA from Hamilton College.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Jared Carver
Operating Partner
Senior Advisor
Dean Dakolias
Dean is President of Asset Management at Rithm Capital where he leads investment strategy, global integration of Rithm's diversified asset management platform and serves on the Executive Management Committee. Dean is a former Co-Chairman of Fortress Investment Group and previously served as Co-CIO for all Fortress' Credit Funds. Prior to his nearly 25 years at Fortress, Dean was a co-founder and Managing Director of American Commercial Capital LLC and Coronado Advisors, both of which were sold to Wells Fargo & Co. in 2001. Dean serves on the Board of Trustees for Columbia University and the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, and is co-founder of The Hellenic Initiative. Dean received a B.S. in Physics from Columbia University.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Dean Dakolias
Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor
Alex Dermer
Alex Dermer is a business builder, operator, and investor. Alex began his career in entertainment, managing top artists, launching a label, and building brand partnerships. In 2015, Alex co-founded a location-based task management platform that was acquired by Amazon in 2017. Alex then co-founded Get Engaged, which has grown into one of the largest influencer and social-first marketing agencies in the United States, partnering with leading brands, celebrities, and high-growth companies.
Alongside scaling Get Engaged, Alex has become an active investor across consumer, tech, gaming, fintech, and sports, focusing on founders with strong product instinct and real cultural relevance.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Alex Dermer
Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor
Cam Fordham
Cam Fordham is a Georgia-born entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Partner/Co-Founder of Get Engaged Media. A former college football player at Louisiana State University and NC State University, with a degree in sports management, Cam built his career at the intersection of entertainment and entrepreneurship. Cam founded Get Engaged in 2016, growing it from a small digital shop into a multi-office agency with deep experience in campaign ideation, influencer marketing, social strategy, and large-scale talent partnerships.
In addition to founding and operating Get Engaged, Cam has become an active investor across consumer, tech, fintech, food & beverage, and sports. Cam was named to Forbes' Next 1000 list. Cam resides in Nashville, TN.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Cam Fordham
Senior Advisor
Operating Partner
G.J. Hart
G.J. Hart joined Fifth Down as an Operating Partner in 2025. G.J. is a seasoned restaurant industry executive, advisor, and board member with nearly four decades of leadership experience across public and private companies. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (2022-2025). G.J. has also held key leadership roles at Torchy's Tacos, California Pizza Kitchen, and Texas Roadhouse.
In addition to his executive leadership, G.J. currently serves on the boards of Portillo's Inc. (NASDAQ: PTLO), Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS), BarTrack Inc. and the National Restaurant Association. G.J. is also a philanthropist, having endowed the Hart School of Hospitality at James Madison University.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
G.J. Hart
Operating Partner
Senior Advisor
Nick Papapolitis
Nick is the Chairman of EverExcel, a privately owned investment group with offices in London and Athens. He started his career as an associate in the New York office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Nick has expertise in originating, structuring, and executing transactions across the capital structure and oversees all the investment strategies of EverExcel. Nick has held board positions in publicly listed and privately held organizations in the financial services, real estate, technology and healthcare industries. Nick holds an LLB (Hons) from University College of London (UCL) and an LLM (Merit) from University of London (Queen Mary College). Nick is based in Europe and works closely with Fifth Down on key initiatives for the firm and its key holdings.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Nick Papapolitis
Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor
Candace Parker
Candace Parker is one of the most decorated basketball players of all time. WNBA Champion, WNBA Finals MVP, 2x WNBA MVP, 2x Gold Medalist, and WNBA Rookie of the Year are just some of Candace's many accomplishments throughout her career on the court. Off the court, Candace is a sports analyst and commentator for Turner Sports, has given a TED Talk, starred in the ESPN documentary 'Candace Parker: Unapologetic' and authored the book 'The Can-do Mindset.' Candace works strategically with Fifth Down and its various holdings, including Mike's Hot Honey, where Candace serves on the company's Board of Directors.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Candace Parker
Senior Advisor
Operating Partner
Liam Patrick
Prior to becoming an Operating Partner in 2025, Liam was a Partner at Fifth Down, joining the firm in 2017. Prior to Fifth Down, Liam served as CFO of two Fifth Down portfolio companies, &pizza and Mike's Hot Honey, and was a Partner at Fireman Capital, where he led investments in eight growth companies. Liam previously worked at leading investment firms Rhone Group and HIG and was an investment banker at Lazard. He received an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Liam Patrick
Operating Partner
Operating Partner
Jan Risi
Jan joined Fifth Down as an Operating Partner in October 2025. Jan's career spans across 40 years of both CPG and Foodservice experience with executive leadership roles at Ralston Purina, Chef America (Hot/Lean Pockets), Jack-in-the-Box, the Inno-Pacific Group and Burger King. From 2022 until July 2025, Jan served as the Head of International for Jersey Mike's. Prior to that, Jan was Founder, President and CEO of Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC), the global leader in foodservice supply chain. Jan ran IPC for 28 years; during that time, she was instrumental in Subway's rise to the world's largest restaurant chain, including purchasing approximately 26,000 Subway stores in the U.S. and Canada. Jan is a graduate of DePauw University.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Jan Risi
Operating Partner
Senior Advisor
Marc Roberts
Marc is a real estate developer and businessman. Notable projects include E11EVEN CLUB (nightclub, and now hotel and residences) and Miami World Center. Between 2003 and 2007, Marc completed over $2B of condo conversion projects. Marc has been admitted to the New Jersey Jewish Hall of Fame. Marc leverages his decades of relationships and experiences for the benefit of Fifth Down, its portfolio companies, and other holdings.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Marc Roberts
Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner
Brian Rowen
Prior to becoming a Senior Advisor and Venture Partner in 2026, Brian served as Fifth Down's President & Managing Partner. Prior to Fifth Down, Brian served as Chief Operating Officer of Thiel Capital, an investment firm founded by Peter Thiel. Brian previously founded Propeller, a mobile software startup sold to Palantir Technologies in 2014, where he subsequently served as Head of Corporate Development until 2021. Brian has been an active investor in and advisor to private technology companies for over a decade. Brian graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Brian Rowen
Senior Advisor and Venture Partner
Venture Partner
Mike Guirguis
Mike is a Partner and Music Agent at leading global talent, entertainment, sports, and advisory company, UTA. Based in Los Angeles, Mike represents a diverse roster of superstars and emerging talent in pop, hip hop, R&B, and all other genres. Mike has played a pivotal role in shaping major tours and live events for some of the biggest names in music and overseen major touring milestones.
Beyond Mike’s work in live music, Mike’s impact in the industry has been widely recognized. In 2025, Mike was honored on Billboard’s annual R&B/Hip Hop Executive Power Players list for the sixth consecutive year and, most recently, to Billboard’s Power 100. Mike was also featured in Pollstar’s Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Issue and has been a member of XXL’s Awards Board for multiple years.
Before joining UTA, Mike was a talent manager for prominent solo artists. Mike’s career also includes a successful tenure as a radio executive at iHeartRadio, CBS Radio, and Power 106, where Mike played a key role in shaping Top 40, hip hop and R&B music programming.
In addition to Mike’s work in music, Mike has built a strong presence in the investment world as a limited partner in venture capital investment firms and an angel investor in several ventures across sports, energy, and consumer brands.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Mike Guirguis
Venture Partner
Senior Advisor
Tyler Scriven
Tyler joined Fifth Down as a Senior Advisor in 2021. Tyler is the Founder and CEO of Saltbox, a national network of flexible warehouses designed for modern e-commerce businesses. Before founding Saltbox, Tyler was a senior leader at Palantir Technologies, serving as Chief of Staff to the President, where he played a key role in scaling the company from 100 to nearly 2,000 employees. Tyler began his career at J.P. Morgan and holds a degree from the University of Virginia. Tyler has been involved with Fifth Down since its inception and is responsible for introducing Fifth Down to some of its most important relationships.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Tyler Scriven
Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor
Mickey Segal
Mickey Segal is the Founder and Managing Partner of NKSFB, the largest Business Management Firm in the U.S., with over 40 years of experience advising high-net-worth clients in accounting, tax, and financial strategy. A CPA and Cal Poly Pomona Distinguished Alumnus, he has been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Billboard as one of the top business managers in entertainment. A former four-term Mayor of Arcadia, Mickey is also a dedicated philanthropist, having led major campaigns for the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the American Cancer Society and other prominent organizations.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
Mickey Segal
Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor
David Weise
David Weise is the founder of David Weise & Associates, which merged into NKSFB, a global Business Management Firm, in 2019. David has over 30 years of experience working with a client base that includes music, television, motion picture, and sports clients, and has developed deeply meaningful relationships within the entertainment industry. David has been recognized as one of the top business managers by Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Billboard. David lives in Westlake Village with his wife and four amazing kids.
Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.
David Weise
Senior Advisor