Jake Nice is CEO of Archer Lewis. Jake brings extensive experience in finance, venture capital, and strategic business development, having demonstrated exceptional expertise across investment banking, corporate venture capital, and high-growth technology companies. His comprehensive background in financial services and capital markets enables him to provide strategic leadership and effective solutions to complex acquisition and portfolio management challenges while maintaining a passionate commitment to building exceptional businesses across the finance, insurance, and real estate services sectors. Jake is also Co-Founder & CFO of StoicLane, a private holding company focused on acquiring and building businesses in the finance, insurance, and real estate services industries, Jake has orchestrated over 75 strategic acquisitions since the firm’s founding in 2021. His leadership exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and operational excellence he now instills throughout the organization, overseeing financial strategy and capital allocation initiatives across the entire portfolio. Prior to co-founding StoicLane, Jake served as a Principal at Nationwide Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nationwide, where he led direct investments in financial services and insurance technology companies. Before Nationwide Ventures, he was an early employee at Avant, where he spearheaded customer acquisition efforts across multiple channels including direct mail, television, and radio/podcasts. He began his career as an investment banking analyst at BMO Capital Markets in New York City, working within the US Leveraged Finance Group, where he gained foundational expertise in corporate finance and debt capital markets. Jake graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Villanova University. Known for his strategic approach to business development and commitment to portfolio company growth, Jake emphasizes building sustainable value creation across diverse business models while fostering the entrepreneurial spirit of opportunity throughout his organization. His leadership consistently reflects a balance of financial rigor with practical, results-oriented solutions that address the unique needs of each portfolio company.
