Joe E. Lipscomb
Founder at Arborview Capital LLC
Profile
Joe is a Founder of Arborview Capital, co-heads the investment team and co-manages the operations of the firm.
Prior to co-founding Arborview Capital, he had nine years experience identifying, consummating, and managing private equity investments, first as a managing director at The Carlyle Group and then with the Global Environment Fund.
He has a long track record of working closely with high quality management teams to build successful, leading companies in high growth sectors.
Prior to that, Joe had a nine year career at BT Alex Brown and First Boston, providing financing and advisory services to growth companies.
Joe currently serves on the boards of directors of Alpen and Perch Energy and previously served as a board member of numerous companies, both private and public.
He also serves on the board at the Trust for Public Land and is a trustee of Kenyon College.
Joe received an undergraduate degree from Kenyon, an MA from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University (SAIS), and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Joe E. Lipscomb active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Arborview Capital LLC
 Arborview Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Arborview Capital LLC (Arborview Capital) is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2008 by Karl N Khoury and Joe E Lipscomb. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Founder | 2007-12-31 |
Drexel Metals, Inc.
 Drexel Metals, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Drexel Metals, Inc. distributes metal roofing systems. Its products include roof and wall systems, product library, curved metal panels, coil and sheets, materials, color charts and snow retention. The company was founded by Richard Carroll in 1985 and is headquartered in Levittown, PA. | Director/Board Member | 2011-07-31 |
Lighting Retrofit International LLC
 Lighting Retrofit International LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Lighting Retrofit International LLC provides audit, design, construction, and support for energy projects. Its services include lighting and controls, water efficiency, steam optimization, cooling water optimization, contracting options, cooling system, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) rejuvenation, and building envelope services. The company was founded by Stephen J. Troese, Jr. and Robert B. Skidmore in 1993 and is headquartered in Gambrills, MD. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Kenyon College | Director/Board Member | - |
Energy Automation Systems, Inc.
 Energy Automation Systems, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Energy Automation Systems, Inc. develops designs and installs custom energy conservation systems. The firm provides energy efficiency solutions comprising of energy conservation measures for large industrial and commercial facilities. The company was founded by Joseph C. Merlo in 1982 and is headquartered in Hendersonville, TN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Perch Energy, Inc.
 Perch Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Perch Energy, Inc. is a clean energy tech and services company based in the United States. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company offers a range of products and services for homeowners, renters, businesses, and solar farm owners. Perch Energy's community solar project support team is dedicated to effective customer onboarding, billing, and engagement, while its automated platform makes it easy for customers to customize their energy mix and savings. The company's mission is to make clean energy options more accessible, affordable, and equitable for all. Perch Energy helps customers save on their electric bills while supporting clean energy. The company was founded in 2021. Bruce J. Stewart has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Director/Board Member | - |
Alpen High Performance Products, Inc.
 Alpen High Performance Products, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Alpen High Performance Products, Inc. manufactures insulating glass, fiberglass and related window products. Its products include Tyrol Series, Zenith Series, Commercial Windows & Glass, HeatMirror, and ThermalBuck. The company was founded by Robert Clarke and Brad Begin in 1981 and is headquartered in Longmont, CO. | Director/Board Member | 2019-11-30 |
Former positions of Joe E. Lipscomb
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Global Environment Fund Management Corp.
 Global Environment Fund Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Global Environment Fund Management Corp (Global Environment Fund) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Jeffrey Leonard and John Earhart. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. | Private Equity Investor | 2007-12-30 |
The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity)
 The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC. | Private Equity Investor | 2004-12-30 |
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Training of Joe E. Lipscomb
| Kenyon College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
| Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (IT) | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity)
The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC. | Finance |
Global Environment Fund Management Corp.
Global Environment Fund Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Global Environment Fund Management Corp (Global Environment Fund) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Jeffrey Leonard and John Earhart. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. | Finance |
Arborview Capital LLC
Arborview Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Arborview Capital LLC (Arborview Capital) is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2008 by Karl N Khoury and Joe E Lipscomb. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Finance |
Drexel Metals, Inc.
Drexel Metals, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Drexel Metals, Inc. distributes metal roofing systems. Its products include roof and wall systems, product library, curved metal panels, coil and sheets, materials, color charts and snow retention. The company was founded by Richard Carroll in 1985 and is headquartered in Levittown, PA. | Industrial Services |
Lighting Retrofit International LLC
Lighting Retrofit International LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Lighting Retrofit International LLC provides audit, design, construction, and support for energy projects. Its services include lighting and controls, water efficiency, steam optimization, cooling water optimization, contracting options, cooling system, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) rejuvenation, and building envelope services. The company was founded by Stephen J. Troese, Jr. and Robert B. Skidmore in 1993 and is headquartered in Gambrills, MD. | Industrial Services |
| BT Alex Brown, Inc. | Finance |
| First Boston, Inc. | Finance |
Energy Automation Systems, Inc.
Energy Automation Systems, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Energy Automation Systems, Inc. develops designs and installs custom energy conservation systems. The firm provides energy efficiency solutions comprising of energy conservation measures for large industrial and commercial facilities. The company was founded by Joseph C. Merlo in 1982 and is headquartered in Hendersonville, TN. | Commercial Services |
Perch Energy, Inc.
Perch Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Perch Energy, Inc. is a clean energy tech and services company based in the United States. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company offers a range of products and services for homeowners, renters, businesses, and solar farm owners. Perch Energy's community solar project support team is dedicated to effective customer onboarding, billing, and engagement, while its automated platform makes it easy for customers to customize their energy mix and savings. The company's mission is to make clean energy options more accessible, affordable, and equitable for all. Perch Energy helps customers save on their electric bills while supporting clean energy. The company was founded in 2021. Bruce J. Stewart has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Utilities |
Alpen High Performance Products, Inc.
Alpen High Performance Products, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Alpen High Performance Products, Inc. manufactures insulating glass, fiberglass and related window products. Its products include Tyrol Series, Zenith Series, Commercial Windows & Glass, HeatMirror, and ThermalBuck. The company was founded by Robert Clarke and Brad Begin in 1981 and is headquartered in Longmont, CO. | Consumer Durables |
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