Bio

Byron Roth is Executive Chairman of ROTH Capital Partners, where he has helped guide the firm's efforts in raising more than $150 billion for small-cap companies and has advised on numerous merger and acquisition transactions. Through ROTH's holding company, Mr. Roth co-founded three private investment firms: Aceras Life Sciences LLC, an incubator focused on funding the development of novel medical innovations; RIVI Capital LLC, which specializes in investments within the precious metals sector; and Rx3 Ventures LP, an influencer-led consumer investment fund co-founded with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers that focuses on high-growth consumer brands. 

He also co-founded two long-only asset management firms: Cortina Asset Management, which was subsequently acquired by Silvercrest Asset Management (NASDAQ: SAMG), and The Informed Momentum Company. 

In addition, Mr. Roth serves on the Board of Directors of TIC Solutions (NYSE: TIC). 

In 2026, Mr. Roth received the Horatio Alger Award, one of the nation's most prestigious honors recognizing leaders who have overcome significant adversity to achieve exceptional success while demonstrating character, philanthropy, and a commitment to education. He also received the inaugural John Pappajohn Legacy Award from the University of Iowa, recognizing his lasting commitment to students and the entire Iowa entrepreneurial community. 

Mr. Roth is actively involved in philanthropic and civic organizations. In 2026, the Roth family received the Challenged Athletes Foundation's Jim Maclaren Award, the organization's highest annual honor. He also serves on the Board of Governors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Board of Directors of the Lott IMPACT Foundation, which annually presents the Lott IMPACT Trophy to college football's top defensive IMPACT player. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his philanthropic leadership and community impact, including being honored at the Challenged Athletes Foundation's 2015 Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope Gala, receiving the Athletes First Classic Golden Heart Award in 2018, and being named Philanthropist of the Year by the Elephant Cooperation in 2021. 

His academic and educational leadership includes service as an Emeritus Member of the Advisory Council at Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business. He previously served on the Board of Trustees of the University of San Diego, the Executive Cabinet for the University's Athletic Department and the Executive Board of SMU's Cox School of Business. 

Mr. Roth earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the University of San Diego and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business.