Ron Clarke

Ron Clarke is an Investor at VentureSouth and the Managing Partner at CRC Partners, based in the Greater Atlanta area. In his current capacity, he evaluates early-stage investment opportunities across the Southeast, contributing to a regional portfolio that has deployed over $80 million into more than 100 startup companies. Before his tenure in venture capital, Clarke held senior executive positions where he managed multi-million dollar operating budgets and developed strategic partnerships with major industry organizations such as the Angel Capital Association and Techstars. Through CRC Partners, he provides specialized advisory services to founders, focusing on go-to-market strategies, operational scaling, and securing Series A financing rounds typically ranging from $2 million to $10 million. His professional focus remains firmly centered on identifying high-growth technology enterprises and mentoring emerging entrepreneurs throughout the broader regional startup ecosystem.