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Bud Watts
Chairman at
VISTANCE NETWORKS, INC.
Net worth: 15 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Claudius E.
Watts is the founder of Meeting Street Capital LLC, founded in 2018.
Current jobs include Chairman at Vistance Networks, Inc. since 2020, Chairman at The Citadel Foundation, Director at Thread Bancorp, Inc. since 2021, Director at CommScope LLC since 2011, Director at DealCloud, Inc., Director at CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina, Director at Atlatl Software, Inc., Director at Roper St Francis Foundation, Director at Fifth Asset, Inc., Trustee at The Belle W.
Baruch Foundation, President at Cedar I Holding Co., Inc., and Senior Advisor at The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) since 2000.
Former jobs include Chairman at Citadel Trust Services LLC, Managing Director at SS&C Technologies, Inc., Director at Open Solutions, Inc., Director at CPU Technology, Inc., Independent Director at SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. from 2011 to 2013, Managing Director-Mergers & Acquisition Group at Wachovia Securities LLC from 1998 to 2000, Director at Jazz Semiconductor, Inc., Director at Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc., Director at Firth Rixson Ltd., Director at Open Link Financial LLC, Director at Freescale Semiconductor Ltd. from 2006 to 2015, Managing Director at First Union Securities from 1998 to 2000, Independent Director at Carolina Financial Corp.
from 2015 to 2020, Director at Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Senior Advisor at The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity), Principal at Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. in 1998, and Partner at The Carlyle Group LP (Canada) from 2000 to 2017.
Education includes undergraduate degree from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and MBA from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 12,02,795 ( 0.53% ) | 15 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Bud Watts active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| VISTANCE NETWORKS, INC. | Chairman | 01/10/2020 |
Thread Bancorp, Inc.
 Thread Bancorp, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides banking services | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2021 |
The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity)
 The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Carlyle Group focuses on companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and ghrowth stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Fifth Asset, Inc.
 Fifth Asset, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops debt management software | Director/Board Member | - |
CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
 CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures cable and connectivity solutions for communications networks | Director/Board Member | - |
Roper St Francis Foundation
 Roper St Francis Foundation Roper St Francis Foundation is a company based in Charleston. | Director/Board Member | - |
DealCloud, Inc.
 DealCloud, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops data-powered platform for dealmakers and investment managers | Director/Board Member | - |
The Belle W. Baruch Foundation
 The Belle W. Baruch Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research services in educational fields | Director/Board Member | - |
Atlatl Software, Inc.
 Atlatl Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops SaaS-based sales resource planning software for manufacturing specific CRM, CPQ, and visual 3D product configurators | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Bud Watts
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
57
1st degree connections
32
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 32 |
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SS&C Technologies, Inc.
 SS&C Technologies, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management, managed IT, fund administration and retirement solutions | Finance |
Thread Bancorp, Inc.
Thread Bancorp, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides banking services | Finance |
CommScope LLC
 CommScope LLC Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Manufactures Wi-Fi and wired network hardware solutions | Electronic Technology |
Open Solutions, Inc.
 Open Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides data processing and information management software solutions to financial institutions | Technology Services |
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures semiconductors for communications sector | Electronic Technology |
CPU Technology, Inc.
 CPU Technology, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and supplies compatible system-on-a-chip solutions | Electronic Technology |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.
 SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software-enabled services to the alternative investment managers, financial and healthcare industries | Technology Services |
Vistance Networks, Inc.
 Vistance Networks, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Operates as a holding company which provides connectivity and essential infrastructure solutions | Electronic Technology |
DealCloud, Inc.
DealCloud, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops data-powered platform for dealmakers and investment managers | Technology Services |
The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity)
 The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The Carlyle Group focuses on companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts and growth stage capital requirements.[[ [[Carlyle Group reorganized its operating segments on January 8, 2021, by combining Corporate Private Equity and Real Assets into a single segment called - The Carlyle Group (Global Private Equity). | Finance |
Wachovia Securities LLC
 Wachovia Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Jazz Semiconductor, Inc.
 Jazz Semiconductor, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures semiconductor products and provides customizable process technologies | Electronic Technology |
First Union Securities
 First Union Securities Major BanksFinance National commercial bank | Finance |
Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co.
 Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment banking services with a focus on the middle market | Finance |
Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc.
 Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures electronic and mechanical defense systems equipment | Electronic Technology |
Firth Rixson Ltd.
 Firth Rixson Ltd. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Provides rings, forgings and metal products | Producer Manufacturing |
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
 The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Open Link Financial LLC
 Open Link Financial LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops financial trading and risk management software | Technology Services |
Freescale Semiconductor Ltd.
 Freescale Semiconductor Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures and designs micro controllers, processors and semiconductors | Electronic Technology |
CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures cable and connectivity solutions for communications networks | Producer Manufacturing |
Carolina Financial Corp.
 Carolina Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a holding company | Finance |
The Citadel Foundation | |
The Belle W. Baruch Foundation
The Belle W. Baruch Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research services in educational fields | Commercial Services |
Cedar I Holding Co., Inc.
 Cedar I Holding Co., Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment holding company | Finance |
Citadel Trust Services LLC
 Citadel Trust Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Atlatl Software, Inc.
Atlatl Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops SaaS-based sales resource planning software for manufacturing specific CRM, CPQ, and visual 3D product configurators | Technology Services |
The Carlyle Group LP (Canada) | |
Roper St Francis Foundation
Roper St Francis Foundation Roper St Francis Foundation is a company based in Charleston. | |
Fifth Asset, Inc.
Fifth Asset, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops debt management software | Technology Services |
Meeting Street Capital LLC
 Meeting Street Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Meeting Street Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on B2B SaaS and tech enabled sector. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity)
The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Carlyle Group focuses on companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and ghrowth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
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