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Johnny Conklin

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Founder and Managing Partner at 16 South Capital Partners
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Johnny Conklin is the Founder and Managing Partner of 16 South Capital Partners, leveraging over 20 years of experience in the lower middle market. He focuses on founder-led businesses, particularly in B2B/B2C field services, offering an alternative to traditional private equity. He earned his MBA from UNC Kenan-Flager and a BS from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Johnny is a proud husband and father of three who is actively involved in the Charlotte community. His business philosophy is shaped by a love for sports, which instilled values of teamwork, preparation, and hustle. For him, business is personal, and he prioritizes building genuine partnerships with the companies he invests in.

He was recognized as a passionate leader in M&A and principal investing by The Charlotte Ledgers "40 Over 40" awards in 2025.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Founder and Managing Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Middle-Market Investing
His entire career, from BlackArch Partners to founding 16 South Capital, has focused on private equity and strategic M&A advisory for lower middle-market companies.
Founder-Led Businesses
He created 16 South Capital to offer a founder-focused investment model, aiming to partner with entrepreneurs to help them unlock growth and scale their businesses effectively.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Founder and Managing Partner
16 South Capital Partners
4-2021 - 1-2024
Partner
Atlantic Street Capital
1-2011 - 4-2021
Managing Director
BlackArch Partners
2-2010 - 1-2011
Principal
Trinity Capital Advisors
1-2007 - 2-2010
Vice President
Columbus Nova
In the press

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Atlantic Street Capital Announces Appointment of Johnny Conklin as a Partner. Featured in PR Newswire
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Education
2003 - 2005
MBA
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
1995 - 2000
BS
Georgia Institute of Technology
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