Clayton Associates

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Investor type

VC / Family office

Founded

1996

AUM

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Location

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 20 July, 2026

Profile

Clayton Associates is a family office investment firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1996. The firm is built on the McWhorter family's extensive operating experience and relationships, partnering with entrepreneurs to build successful businesses. It leverages its strong network and industry knowledge to support portfolio companies. Clayton Associates is characterized by its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and providing strategic guidance to its partners.

The firm specializes in venture capital investments across various sectors with a focus on healthcare services, technology, and financial services. While specific check sizes aren't explicitly stated, their investment strategy typically aligns with early to growth-stage funding. The firm's investments target North America, and it collaborates with partners such as Altitude Ventures, FCA Venture Partners, and Resolute Venture Partners.

Notable investments by Clayton Associates have included companies in the healthcare and technology sectors. However, the specific portfolio companies are not listed on their site. Their approach combines financial backing with hands-on support to help companies achieve their growth objectives.

Industry

AdTech HealthTech LegalTech Infrastructure Life Sciences Technology MedTech Transportation Software Security Pharmaceuticals Other Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Electronics Edtech Education TravelTech

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FAQs about Clayton Associates

Clayton Associates is a venture capital firm that also operates as a family office. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Clayton Associates is located in Brentwood, Tennessee, United States.
Clayton Associates was founded in 1996.
Clayton Associates invests in companies and startups in AdTech, HealthTech, LegalTech, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Technology, MedTech, Transportation, Software, Security, Pharmaceuticals, Other, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Electronics, Edtech, Education, TravelTech.
Clayton Associates invests in companies and startups in North America.
Clayton Associates invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Clayton Associates usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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