
Evan Spaulding, founder of Flamtap Capital, is a seasoned financial executive with a passion for helping small businesses grow and thrive.
With more than 20 years of experience guiding companies through both growth and transition, he brings a steady hand and a people-first approach to every partnership.
Evan has been twice nominated for the Austin Business Journal’s CFO of the Year and holds a BBA and MPA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin, an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the Acton School of Business, and has been a CPA in Texas since 1997.
Through Flamtap Capital, he focuses on acquiring and scaling exceptional small businesses - preserving what founders built while creating new opportunities for teams and communities to flourish.
Outside of work, Evan is passionate about giving back. He previously served as Board Chair and Finance Committee Chair for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, strengthening its mission and impact.
A lifelong musician, Evan performed with the University of Texas Longhorn Band and the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, where he and his bandmates won the 1992 Drum Corp International World Championship.
The name Flamtap Capital is inspired by a drumming rudiment called the flam tap — a pattern built on precision, rhythm, and balance.
Evan’s lifelong connection to music, including his time performing with the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, taught him that success — whether in performance or in business — relies on discipline, timing, and teamwork.
A flam tap embodies those same principles: each note distinct yet connected, creating a rhythm that drives forward momentum.
At Flamtap Capital, that rhythm symbolizes our approach to entrepreneurship through acquisition — structured, intentional, and in sync with the people and companies we partner with.
To build and grow exceptional businesses that honor their founders, empower their teams, and create lasting value for the communities they serve.
We approach every business with care and intention, honoring what founders have built while focusing on sustainable, long-term growth.
We believe great companies carry great stories. We strive to protect and build upon those legacies for future generations.
We take ownership of our decisions, our partnerships, and our results - always striving to do what’s right, not just what’s easy.
We value people above all - fostering trust, transparency, and collaboration with founders, teams, and communities.
We pursue growth with discipline and purpose, balancing innovation with respect for what already works.
We lead with humility, curiosity, and integrity - showing up as genuine partners who listen and act with intent.
We measure success not just by financial returns, but by the positive, lasting impact we create for people and businesses.
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