About Shamrock Capital Partners
Consistent, Above Average Returns through Diversification
Founded in Greensboro, NC, in 2003 by Ray E. Lopez, Shamrock Capital invests in opportunities which complement its core diversification strategy, are strong add-ons to its current holdings, and demonstrate above-average returns. We are a diversified private equity company with investments in real estate, retail products, and early-stage venture companies.
Shamrock Capital identifies, analyzes, and performs due diligence on unique investment opportunities. Over the years, we’ve made numerous investments and maintain a solid history of managing and building highly profitable companies.
Today, our focus lies in three principal areas
- Residential Land Development – land acquisition and development of residential lots for local and national home builders
- Retail Products – supplier and distributor of private label and branded products to global retailers
- Venture Capital – investor in early stage, technology-based businesses
How We Got Started
“If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.”
A Few of Our Clients








The Shamrock Team
Ray E. Lopez
Founder, Managing Partner
In addition to merger and acquisition experience, Mr. Lopez is a serial entrepreneur with significant startup experience. In 1996, he founded Innovative Learning Products, Inc., a company sold in 1999 to Shamrock Corporation. From 1989 through 1996, he worked for Texas Commerce Bank, Columbine Venture Funds, and Southwest Harvard Group, gaining significant banking, venture capital, and private equity experience.
Mr. Lopez is an active angel investor as a member of the Irish Angels Network and a board member of Vitalize Venture Capital. He holds a B.B.A in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from Arizona State University.
Mr. Lopez’s primary responsibilities at Shamrock Capital include originating deal flow, qualifying investment opportunities, structuring and negotiating transactions, performing due diligence, arranging financing, and working with all Shamrock Capital companies on various strategic planning, sales strategies, marketing initiatives, and operations.
Mr. Gardner has serviced and supplied European retailers for 25+ years. His primary responsibilities include managing international retailers, evaluating new products, interviewing and identifying international manufacturers, and assisting with global supply chain operations. Jim graduated from the University of Warwick with a BA in Engineering Science and from Oxford University with a PhD in Biaxial Reinforcement of Cohesion Soils.
Mrs. Rothfuss’s primary responsibilities include managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and deduction recovery. In addition to managing general accounting functions, Emma oversees the company’s payroll, cash flow, and financial assets as well as order processing and inventory management. Mrs. Rothfuss began her career at Shamrock Capital in 2020 and holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Accounting Manager
Location
1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Ste. 180
Greensboro, NC 27405
Contact
(336) 210-0939
Sitemap
Retail Products
Venture Capital
Real Estate Development
About
Contact