Academy Securities
Overview
Academy Securities is a veteran-owned investment bank specializing in capital markets, public finance, and asset management services. Founded in 2009, it is the nation's first post-9/11 disabled veteran-owned and operated investment bank. The firm offers a range of services, including debt and equity capital markets, public finance, institutional trading, and strategic advisory, with a focus on integrating military discipline and financial expertise to deliver mission-driven financial solutions. Academy Securities is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and holds certifications as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). The firm has a strong client base served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, Sacramento, and West Palm Beach. Academy Securities has been featured on CNBC, Fox News, Fox Business, The Wall Street Journal, The Bond Buyer, and Trader Magazine. The firm's investors include prominent institutions and individuals on Wall Street, such as JP Morgan Chase & Co, the former Chairman & CEO of Morgan Stanley, the former Chairman & CEO of Goldman Sachs, the former Chairman & CEO of UBS PaineWebber, the former Chairman & CEO of GE Capital, the former Chairman of the NYMEX, and the former CEO of GE Asset Management. Additionally, Academy's Advisory Board includes prominent retired military officers, including the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the former Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command. Academy Securities is committed to hiring and training military veterans, with over 90% of its equity owned by military veterans as of 2025. The firm's mission-driven approach emphasizes a high ethical code, accountability, and excellence in pursuit of clients' success. Academy Securities operates at the intersection of geopolitical risk and finance, leveraging its Geopolitical Intelligence Group (GIG), which consists of retired Admirals and Generals who have commanded military units across combat, cyber, and intelligence specialties globally. This unique and deeply experienced GIG team provides direct information regarding the geostrategic risk landscape and its effects on global financial markets, offering invaluable insights to clients. The firm's services include equity capital markets, debt capital markets, public finance, structured products and derivatives, and fixed income and equity trading. Academy Securities partners with corporate issuers, institutional investors, municipalities, and government agencies, helping them navigate dynamic markets through disciplined analysis and mission-focused execution. Academy Securities is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, California-certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and SIPC member.
Investment Focus
- Military veteran ownership
- Mission-driven approach
- High ethical standards
- Accountability
- Excellence in client service
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Academy Securities invest in?
Academy Securities invests in Financial Services, Technology, Energy, Media, Asset Management and Investment Banking, and is based in New York, New York, United States. Academy Securities is listed as a institutional investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Academy Securities invest at?
Academy Securities backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 1B.
Which regions does Academy Securities invest in?
Academy Securities invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Academy Securities?
Team members listed for Academy Securities include Chance Mims (Founder & CEO) and Chris Bury (Chief Risk Officer and Markets COO).
What companies has Academy Securities invested in?
Academy Securities's portfolio includes Eli Lilly and Company, Comcast Corporation and Paramount Global.
How do I contact Academy Securities?
Academy Securities's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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