Andrew Fulford

Andrew is an investment professional with fifteen years of experience of direct investing in middle market companies. Primarily focused on industrial and environmental sectors, Andrew began his career in investment banking with First Union Securities, Inc. in Charlotte, NC and Los Angeles, CA where he worked on M&A sell-side engagements for founders looking to transition ownership to private equity investors or strategic acquirers. After First Union, Andrew worked in corporate development roles for both public and private companies aiming to diversify their assets and end market exposure. Since 2018, Andrew has served as Vice President of Corporate Development for HBM Holdings Company, an investment and management firm in St. Louis, MO focusing on a long-term buy and build approach to operating companies in their portfolio. He is also responsible for the firm’s efforts on deal origination and execution of platform and strategic add-on acquisitions. In addition, he oversees the strategy consulting work for HBM’s portfolio companies. Andrew holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, an MA from John Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a BA from Davidson College. He and his family reside in St. Louis, MO.