Leadership Experience and Highlights

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AXIS was founded in 2018 by Tim Barnes, a highly successful debt investment professional.  Prior to launching AXIS, Tim had over a decade of direct lending and credit risk management experience at Silicon Valley Bank (Nasdaq: SIVB) and Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC), during which time he closed over $1 billion in debt commitments to approximately 100 businesses, and co-invested with over 125 Venture Capital and Private Equity firms.   For AXIS clients and relationships, Tim brings substantial Bank and Non-Bank lending experience to the table along with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.  Early in his career, Tim served six years as an Officer in the U.S. Air Force in operational and technology development roles. 

 

Education

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• B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy

• M.B.A., University of Southern California

• M.A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University