Steve Sims is the COO and CCO of Braemont Capital, where he leads all finance, accounting, human resources, information technology, and compliance activities. Prior to joining Braemont Capital, Steve was a Vice President at New Republic Partners, where he assisted with operations, direct deal diligence, client advice, and portfolio construction. He was also an Investment Specialist at J.P. Morgan, where he provided investment advice and solutions to wealthy families, institutions, foundations, and endowments. Previously, Steve was a Private Equity Associate at The Stephens Group and an Investment Banking Analyst at Harris Williams in the Energy, Power & Infrastructure Group. Steve holds an MBA from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, with a dual concentration in Investment and Corporate Finance, and a BA in Economics from Princeton University. Steve is also a CFA Charterholder. He serves on the board of WARD’s Foundation to advance rare disease support and research.

Braemont Capital, founded in 2021, operates under the philosophy of Invest to Build, partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs, families, and ownership-minded management teams at growth inflection points.

The Firm employs a thematic investment strategy focused on high-growth opportunities where differentiated insights and experience provide a competitive advantage. This approach leverages proprietary knowledge, deep industry expertise, and real-time market intelligence to guide sourcing, diligence, and value creation. Braemont concentrates on three focus areas: Insurance & Financial Services, Commercial & Infrastructure Services, and Tech-Enabled Business Services.

Braemont is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with additional offices in New York City and Charlotte, North Carolina.