Headlight Partners

Headlight Partners is a growth equity investment and operating firm that partners with B2B software entrepreneurs in the lower middle market to help them scale, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm specializes in providing personalized growth equity and operational support, often structuring investments as deal-by-deal transactions, including independent sponsor models to facilitate specific acquisitions. Their investment thesis targets B2B software companies, particularly those in sectors like FinOps and cloud infrastructure management, aiming to unlock significant growth potential through strategic partnerships. In September 2024, Headlight Partners completed its inaugural investment in Project Nimble, a FinOps and cloud infrastructure management platform, with Davis Square Capital acting as the exclusive placement agent for the capital raise. This initial acquisition underscores their commitment to identifying and scaling promising technology ventures. Headlight Partners was founded in 2023 by Co-Founders and Managing Partners Cam Salem and Jack Zollicoffer.