Chris D.
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Hey Chris — we both ended up in PE from pretty different directions. been thinking a lot about proprietary origination in growth equity lately. would be good to connect.
Hey Chris, we both ended up in growth equity though from pretty different paths — I came through IB in London, not construction and ministry in Texas. origination was always the same story for me — clear thesis, decent relationships, but no proprietary system of record tying anything together. every deal virtually sourced from scratch, nothing compounding over time. curious if that's still how most funds operate or if I'm behind the times? — Russ
Hey Chris, looks like we both landed in growth equity, though from different angles — I came through banking at CS & Greenhill in London, not building construction and MEP platforms in Texas like you. the pattern I keep seeing with most funds is weirdly consistent — strong thesis, solid network, but no proprietary system of record. the people, tools and ideas are never really connected, so every deal is virtually sourced from scratch. nothing compounds on itself. curious if that resonates or if you've built something different at Brick Street? — Russ
hey Chris — no worries if the timing's off. most funds I talk to have tried some version of building origination in-house — analyst pulling from Pitchbook or Grata, maybe using ChatGPT to help qualify, dumping it into a spreadsheet. each piece kind of works, but there's no system of record tying it together. the people, tools and ideas are all disconnected, so there's tonnes of wasted energy and everything ends up out of sync. been helping a few funds like Mentmore work through that. curious if you've run into the same thing at Brick Street? — Russ
totally get it if origination infrastructure isn't top of mind right now — most funds have 10 things ahead of it on the priority list. the funds I've seen crack it early just tend to compound deal flow in a way that's hard to replicate later. if it ever moves up the list, I'm easy to find. — Russ
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## PROSPECT INFORMATION: Name: Chris D. Title: Investor Fund: Brick Street Fund Background: Chris D. is an investor and builder based in Woodway, Texas, currently focusing on scaling MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) platforms and construction financial infrastructure. He serves as a Partner at Challenger Partners, 8G Construction, and Sure Home CFO. His professional background is heavily rooted in the Texas construction and real estate sectors, with a significant history in private equity and venture capital. He previously spent five years as a Pastor at Antioch Community Church and was a student-athlete at Baylor University, playing both football and baseball. His key skills include strategic planning, M&A, growth investing, and leadership. Current Projects and Focus: - Scaling an MEP platform across Central Texas via Challenger Partners. - Executing turnkey self-storage and industrial construction projects through 8G Construction. - Providing fractional CFO and accounting support for construction operators via Sure Home CFO. Post Activity and Quotes: March 6, 2026: Sign up for our 8G Construction Monthly Newsletter... Gain insights into the Central Texas Self Storage market, development tips and construction advice all in one place! February 1, 2026: Our team in Hillsboro, TX is making great progress on another exciting self-storage project for Apollo Real Estate Capital. This expansion project includes 12,000 SF of climate-controlled units and 24,000 SF of non-conditioned drive-ups. December 19, 2025: Framing is moving fast at our Temple Self Storage project... The framing crew has framed and braced this 22,000 SF climate-controlled building which will be receiving the roof ahead of Christmas. December 5, 2025: In a world that chases new, easy, and exciting, the Kingdom moves at a different pace. Faithfulness looks like doing the same boring habits over and over again. That’s where the deep, significant stuff gets formed. Buy into the boring. November 14, 2025: Temple Self Storage Concrete Pour. Big progress on the Ideal Self Storage project... We poured 21,000 SF of concrete, and our drone footage captures just how much coordination and craftsmanship goes into a pour of this size. October 11, 2025: Sure Home CFO is growing — and we’re looking for an exceptional Controller / Senior Accountant... Everything we do ties back to helping owners win — with integrity, excellence, and stewardship. August 7, 2025: Real humility rarely arrives in the packaging we prefer. It might show up in a tense conversation with your spouse... because often, we’re not rejecting the message — we’re resisting the messenger. July 3, 2025: Nehemiah’s enemies wanted him to stop right before the breakthrough. If he had delayed, given in to doubt, and stepped away for “just a moment,” the wall would never have been completed. The enemy doesn’t need you to fail completely—he just needs you to not finish. June 12, 2025: I left full-time ministry for business because I felt the incarnational life (John 1) was what marketplace leaders needed to better walk with Jesus. June 10, 2025: What if I stopped trying to change her… and just focused on becoming the man of her dreams? One night, I lost my temper with my wife and kids... The next day, I sat her down and said: Last night was 100% my fault. I need to change. Fund details: - Description: Brick Street seeks to provide its investors with access to top tier opportunities within the private equity landscape by being a preferred capital partner to entrepreneurs and deal sponsors raising growth equity for their businesses. Brick Street is industry agnostic, although focuses on companies that are at or near profitability, exhibit $1-$50 million in revenue, and are privately held. - Website: https://www.brickstreetfund.com - Location: Waco, Texas, United States - Lead qualification: Research: - Query: =Brick Street Fund Chris D. recent investments fund thesis - Answer: Chris D. of Brick Street Fund focuses on private equity investments in small to mid-sized profitable companies, emphasizing non-scalable, meaningful ventures. Brick Street Fund targets businesses with $1-$50 million in revenue. Recent investments include BanQu in Series B.