Ted Davis

About Ted Davis

Ted is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, holds an engineering degree from Virginia Military Institute and his J.D. from George Washington University Law School.As Managing Partner of Horizon Ventures, Ted leads the firm’s strategic direction and oversees the delivery of high-impact financial advisory services. His focus is on helping business owners drive growth, improve profitability, and make confident, data-backed decisions. Ted brings a unique blend of accounting precision, financial modeling expertise, and operational insight to every engagement - grounded in real-world experience building and advising businesses.In prior roles, Ted has worked across data engineering, financial systems, and machine learning - bringing a technology-forward approach to back-office transformation and financial strategy.

Experience

1. Managing Partner

   Horizon Financial Operations

   Mar 2018 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   I’m a Managing Partner of Horizon Ventures, where we help growth-focused business owners transform their back office into a strategic asset. We specialize in accounting, controller-level oversight, and fractional CFO services - built around clarity, precision, and actionable insights. Our clients span startups to Franchisees to lower middle-market companies who want financials they can trust and guidance they can use.Whether launching a new location, preparing for a capital raise, or navigating a financial turnaround, we equip our clients with customized financial models, cash flow forecasting, and sharp reporting that leads to better decisions - not just more data. We pride ourselves on being not just service providers, but true financial partners.Let’s connect if you’re scaling a business and want an advisor who’s just as invested in the outcome as you are.

Education

• Virginia Military Institute

  B.S., Mechanical Engineering

  2004 — 2008

• The George Washington University Law School

  J.D.

  2008 — 2011