Star Course Holdings Team
Nate Schwartzbauer - Founder & Managing Director
Founder & Director
Nate grew up with a strong work ethic, a willingness to get his hands dirty, and a deep sense of patriotism. After 9/11, he attended West Point out a sense of duty to serve as an Army officer. Nate served as an infantryman and Green Beret commander for over nine years, leading diverse teams on four continents and from eight nations. He commanded platoons of over forty soldiers and later led a Special Forces detachment and a task force of 800 Afghan commandos while deployed in Afghanistan. Nate gained invaluable life skills and experiences leading large organizations in complex environments to solve problems and achieve shared goals. Nate learned the importance of servant leadership, discipline, and the value of teamwork in both good times and challenging situations.
Growing up, 2006
Nate earned two graduate degrees from Duke University, an MBA and MPP, while studying entrepreneurship and public policy. During his studies, he realized the crucial role of small businesses in driving future American prosperity and raising the standard of living. His patriotism and aspirations shifted towards small business entrepreneurship, aiming to apply his leadership and educational experiences to lead strong local companies into the next generation. He gained further experience by operating an occupational health subsidiary of a transportation-related company in Charlotte before launching Star Course Holdings in 2024.
Afghanistan
Nate married his wife, Paige, in 2018 and resides in Charlotte. He assists local high school students in the area preparing their applications for West Point. Nate enjoys backcountry camping, reading, music, fitness, and travelling with his wife during his free time. His new passion is flying and aviation.
Nate & Paige
Advisory Council & Equity Support:
- A former partner and 20-year veteran of the Carlyle Group; current partner and investment committee chair of a Charlotte-based lower middle market buyout firm.
- A CEO of a leading national in-home healthcare provider with 2,000 employees headquartered in North Carolina; highly regarded acquisition entrepreneur and investor.
- A founder and CEO of a bootstrapped, nine-figure, e-commerce company business based in North Carolina recently acquired by a publicly traded, globally recognized company.
- An educator at Duke University within their Innovation & Entrepreneurship program; former senior investment banker.
- An Executive Director and senior wealth manager at J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank in Charlotte.
- A pair of acquisition entrepreneurs and current operators of the Carolinas' largest provider of commercial driver’s license certification programs.
Other Financial Partners:
Deal Team:
Star Course Holdings has assembled a team of specialized service partners across all M&A disciplines, ensuring a seamless and professional transaction experience for every stakeholder. This expert collaboration enables us to navigate transactions efficiently, providing clarity and support throughout the entire process.
Financial Strength and Flexibility: