William (Tré) Clayton

Investment Banking VP | Forbes 30 under 30 | Milken Institute YLC | VC & LP at Collab Capital

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 2 investments📅 4 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2024
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Board Member
Dec 2024
P448 is an Italian footwear brand rooted in the belief that eclecticism, design innovation and experimentation lie at the heart of self-expression. Our promise is to bring innovative sneakers with the finest Italian manufacturing and next-level design to those who live life boldly and fearlessly. P448 is based on the philosophy of ‘mixing and matching’. This ethos drives everything from the style aesthetics to the team DNA. The P448 family is a dynamic mix of master innovators and artisans for style pioneers who embrace boldness and embody a carefree yet collective consciousness. All P448 products are all 100% made in Italy. From the selection of materials, to the cutting of the leather, to the hand-stitching of the sole, every step of the production process is executed with meticulous attention to detail. Every P448 design is engineered to achieve perfection in both form and function. An expert team of skilled artisans is devoted to quality and comfort in both design and performance.
Angel Investor
Oct 2022
Sugar is a venture-backed, seed-stage technology company that envisions a world where people in close proximity are better connected. At Sugar, were inspired by building software that strengthens and transforms communities within residential spaces.
early stageHospitality
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2024
Board Member
Dec 2024
P448 is an Italian footwear brand rooted in the belief that eclecticism, design innovation and experimentation lie at the heart of self-expression. Our promise is to bring innovative sneakers with the finest Italian manufacturing and next-level design to those who live life boldly and fearlessly. P448 is based on the philosophy of ‘mixing and matching’. This ethos drives everything from the style aesthetics to the team DNA. The P448 family is a dynamic mix of master innovators and artisans for style pioneers who embrace boldness and embody a carefree yet collective consciousness. All P448 products are all 100% made in Italy. From the selection of materials, to the cutting of the leather, to the hand-stitching of the sole, every step of the production process is executed with meticulous attention to detail. Every P448 design is engineered to achieve perfection in both form and function. An expert team of skilled artisans is devoted to quality and comfort in both design and performance.
2023
Vice President Investment Banking
Mar 2023
Loop Capital is a full-service investment bank, brokerage and advisory firm that provides creative capital solutions for corporate, governmental, and institutional entities across the globe. Our reputation for integrity and service – coupled with our track record of success – has allowed us to serve an expanding number of clients from country to country. Loop Capital is composed of four primary entities: Loop Capital Markets (LCM): An agile, fast-growing investment bank and broker dealer. Our services include: Corporate Investment Banking; Public Finance; Sales and Trading; and Transition Management. Loop Capital Financial Consulting Services (LCFCS): A team of consulting professionals providing valuation, financial due diligence, forensic, restructuring and other key financial consulting services to public and private companies, as well as municipal and other public sector clients. Loop Capital Asset Management (LCAM): A rapidly growing asset management firm focused on institutional investors: JLC Infrastructure is an investment manager focused on the transportation, communications, energy, utilities and social infrastructure sectors. A fixed income asset management team employing both a top-down and bottom-up process across sectors, securities and yield curve positioning within the fixed income markets. Loop Capital Investment Management (LCIM): Loop Capital’s wealth management group supports high net worth individuals and families in the pursuit of attractive returns through the creation, execution and management of investment opportunities.
2022
Angel Investor
Oct 2022
Sugar is a venture-backed, seed-stage technology company that envisions a world where people in close proximity are better connected. At Sugar, were inspired by building software that strengthens and transforms communities within residential spaces.
early stageHospitality
2020
Limited Partner | Venture Capital
Dec 2020
A New Institution for Black Entrepreneurs Collab Capital creates a growth solution for Black founders seeking capital, who value profitability, ownership, and optionality. A key pillar to solving the growing US racial wealth gap is business formation and growth in the Black community. In order to ensure more Black founded businesses have the resources they need to be successful, the ability to maintain majority ownership, and increase revenue, we’ve designed a new investment model which aligns our interests with those of the founders we support.
2019
Investment Banking Associate
Jul 2019
Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC is a full-service Investment Banking and Financial Services Company founded in 1996. The information provided herein has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed and is not a complete summary of all available data. It is not an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy.
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