David Townsend

Founding Partner

WORK HISTORY

  • Founded Five Points Capital (originally BB&T Capital Partners then Five Points Capital) in 1997
  • Stephens, Inc.
  • Ernst & Young

OUTSIDE OF WORK

David enjoys spending time with his wife and their three grown children, traveling, and playing golf. He also likes to watch all college sports, especially UNC athletics, and Formula 1 racing. He is an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church and serves on its Investment Committee.

EDUCATION

  • MBA with concentrations in finance and accounting from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
  • BA in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE

Action Target, ASL, Cadence Education, Marketplace Events