About
Ross Croley is the visionary leader who founded Community Brands, Ministry Brands, and a host of other software verticals now under the GSV umbrella. He presides over all aspects of the business and manages strategic direction of the portfolio companies alongside a seasoned management team. Croley has completed more than 200 acquisitions ranging from $3 million to $300 million per acquisition, and that number continues to grow. As founder of Ministry Brands, Croley served as the CEO until July 2017. Under his leadership, the company went from a startup to a valuation of over $1 billion within five years. The third recapitalization of Ministry Brands earned Croley PE Hub’s Large Market Private Equity Deal of the Year honor in 2017.
Position in the VCSift Database
- • 125 investors hold the Executive Chairman role in VCSift. Ross Croley is one of them.
- • 34 investors are based in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
Data sourced from 410,343 investor profiles. Updated July 2026.
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- Location
- Knoxville, US
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