John Cary


NGN Partner

John founded NextGen Capital in 2012. He brings over twenty years of experience advising on transactions and strategies for ultra-high net-worth families, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and their business interests. John’s experience includes corporate development for Fortune 500 companies and successfully negotiating numerous sale and recapitalization transactions in a variety of industries that includes healthcare, energy, consumer products, business and financial services, telecommunications and insurance. From 2006 to 2010, Mr. Cary served as a Managing Director of McGladrey Capital Markets LLC where he was the eastern regional banking officer. Prior to McGladrey, Mr. Cary led the western U.S. business development group for RSM McGladrey Employer Services Inc. Mr. Cary holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting, from Texas A&M University. He also holds FINRA Series 7, Series 63, and Series 24 licenses. 

  • Founding member of NextGen Capital family of companies and direct investments

  • Brings over twenty years of experience as an Entrepreneur, starting and successfully selling four companies, including to Fortune 500 companies

  • Over 20 years of experience advising on transactions and strategies for ultra-high net worth families, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and their business interests

  • Established institutional backed fund for Cross Creek Media with Initial fund of $75M

  • Background working with iconic brands and businesses including Margaritaville, Viacom, H&R Block, Discovery and Netflix

  • Food & Beverage experience including investing and advising