# Tom McKelvey

> Tom McKelvey is the co-founder and managing partner of Gauge Capital, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. His career spans KPMG advisory leadership, an operating role at Capco during Symphony Technology Group’s ownership, and private equity investing in business services and technology. He co-founded Gauge with Drew Johnson in 2013 and has served on boards across enterprise software, education and professional services.

- **Role:** Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Gauge Capital
- **Organizations:** Gauge Capital, KPMG, Symphony Technology Group, Capco, NINJIO, Craftable, Ecosystems, eDynamic Learning, Circa, Irth Solutions, TVC Pro-Driver
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Oklahoma State University, Master of Science in Accounting, Oklahoma State University, Program for Leadership Development (executive education), Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Co-founded Gauge Capital in 2013., Served as Capco COO during its transformation under STG ownership., Helped lead Gauge as it closed a fourth fund with approximately $1.4 billion in commitments in March 2024.

## Career timeline

- **1992-2007** — KPMG advisory career; public biographies describe 16 years and managing partner roles in financial services and technology-related advisory businesses.
- **2010** — Identified as Capco COO in STG’s announced agreement to sell Capco to FIS.
- **2013** — Co-founded Gauge Capital with Drew Johnson.
- **2021** — Joined NINJIO’s board with Sam Smith following Gauge’s recapitalization.
- **2023** — Joined Craftable’s board with Garrett Fair and Sam Yang.
- **2024** — Gauge closed its fourth fund with approximately $1.4 billion in commitments.
- **2026** — Joined Ecosystems’ board with Garrett Fair and Vinesh Kovelamudi.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Gauge Capital in 2013.
- Served as Capco COO during its transformation under STG ownership.
- Helped lead Gauge as it closed a fourth fund with approximately $1.4 billion in commitments in March 2024.
- Gauge’s team represented more than 25% of the fourth fund’s committed capital.
- Board involvement across business services, education and enterprise software companies.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Praised Sam Smith’s work ethic, execution and professionalism upon his promotion to partner, the first Gauge associate to progress to that role.
- **2026-01** — Joined Ecosystems’ board following Gauge’s growth investment and recapitalization.
- **2025-06** — Commented on Gauge’s agreement to sell eDynamic Learning to Pearson, crediting Jerry Wooden and the company’s team.

## Links

- Website: https://gaugecapital.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mckelvey-4085666/

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