Bobby R.

About Bobby R.

I\'m the CEO and Managing Partner of Kirk & Co. Capital, an independent sponsor and strategic advisory firm based in Charlotte, NC. We partner with home and commercial services business owners—helping founders transition, scale, or exit while preserving what makes their businesses valuable.WHAT I DOAs an independent sponsor, I source, structure, and execute acquisitions in home services (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related trades). Unlike traditional private equity, I work deal-by-deal, bringing together the right capital partners for each opportunity while taking an active operational role post-close.My focus is transforming project-centric businesses into platforms with recurring revenue, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Target:$2-3M+ pre-tax cash flow, strong teams, healthy margins, and a foundation for scale.I also serve entrepreneurs as Of Counsel at Maynard Nexsen, advising on M&A, intellectual property, and strategic matters for clients navigating critical transitions.MY BACKGROUNDOver the past decade-plus, I\'ve worked at the intersection of law, entrepreneurship, and investment:As an attorney – Former partner now Of Counsel at Maynard Nexsen (AmLaw 200), negotiated $750M+ in M&A transactions, recognized as \"Legal Elite\" by Business North Carolina Magazine in Corporate Law.As an entrepreneur – Founded and exited IntellyDoc (AI-enabled legal tech). Built MillieCEO, coaching entrepreneurs to their first million in revenue. Author of \"Do This: Scale to Your First Million.\"As an investor & advisor – Angel investor, CEO coach, and startup advisor. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENTI\'ve built and exited companies myself, so I understand the founder\'s journey—the vision, the sacrifice, and the hard decisions. This lived experience shapes every conversation. I\'m not just evaluating deals; I\'m understanding what you\'ve built and what success looks like for you.For capital partners, I provide proprietary deal flow in a recession-resistant sector, backed by operational expertise and disciplined underwriting. And, to the extent necessary, I can raise and invest my own capital alongside partners.LET\'S CONNECTBusiness owners: If you\'re considering growth, succession, or exit—let\'s talk.Capital partners: If you want proprietary lower-middle-market opportunities with operator-led execution—I\'d welcome a conversation.Entrepreneurs: If you need strategic legal counsel—I\'m available at Maynard Nexsen. b••••@kirkcocapital.com kirkcocapital.com Charlotte, NC

Experience

1. of Counsel

   Maynard Nexsen

   Apr 2020 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Strategic advisor to entrepreneurs and business owners on M&A, intellectual property, business formation, and general counsel matters. Focus on helping founders navigate critical transitions—growth, succession, and exits—with entrepreneurial and legal insight.

Education

• Everest University

  Master of Science in Business Administration/Human Resources Management

  2008

• Columbia Southern University

  Master of Science in Public Administration

  2009

• Charlotte School of Law

  Juris Doctor, Corporate/Business/Trademarks

  2012 — 2015