James Edwards

Experience

1. Investment Banking Analyst

   Vra Partners

   Sep 2021 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   VRA is a boutique investment bank committed to providing M&A, capital raising and strategic advisory services to business owners and executive teams interested in achieving new levels of growth or navigating key periods of transition. Our team of investment bankers think beyond tactical execution, applying bespoke strategies for outstanding outcomes. We have found success by prioritizing our clients and our people.> APPROACH — We are strategists, offering a unique combination of big-bank sophistication and boutique-style service and responsiveness. Thoughtful analysis, shrewd planning and precise execution are the hallmarks of our tailored approach. We develop custom engagements and situation-specific strategies to help our clients achieve their unique objectives.> EXPERTISE — Our team has collectively completed over 600 transactions, in every case by working in close partnership with business owners to get the right deal done. We dedicate senior-level resources with industry-specific expertise to our engagements leveraging the deep relationships we\'ve formed through decades of delivering trusted advice. Our team has extensive transaction experience, combined with deep sector expertise in the following industries: Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial and Technology.> OUTCOMES — We are high performers, driven to go above and beyond. Our #1 goal is to exceed yours — whether your objective is to create liquidity, find the right partner for growth or both. It is more than a deal. It is your biggest moment. Partner with the best. Contact Chris Reilly at c••••••@vrapartners.com to learn more.

Education

• University of Virginia

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics

  2017 — 2021

• Stratford Academy

  High School Diploma

  2014 — 2017