Jared Dodd

Jared Dodd brings a uniquely valuable perspective to the private equity space, shaped by his ongoing practice as a private wealth services and business transactions attorney at top-tier international law firms. He advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals, business executives, family offices, and closely held businesses on proactive tax planning, business structuring, and strategic transactions. Jared operates at the intersection of law, finance, and high-stakes business decision-making.

Over the course of his legal career, Jared has developed deep expertise in deal structuring, M&A strategy, entity formation, corporate governance, advanced tax planning, and intergenerational business succession—skills directly aligned with the complexities inherent in sourcing, analyzing, and managing private equity investments. His hands-on experience with middle-market M&A and tax-advantaged investment structures enables him to assess, structure, and execute transactions through a multidimensional lens: legal, financial, and strategic.

Jared serves as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, executives, fund principals, and financial professionals, helping them preserve and grow their wealth through sophisticated trust structures, family investment vehicles, pre-transaction planning, and the tax-efficient deployment of capital. He regularly collaborates with investment advisors, accountants, and business consultants, positioning him to lead cross-functional teams in evaluating investments and executing complex deals.

In his role at Afterburner Capital, Jared contributes his transactional expertise, advanced tax and estate planning capabilities, and deep network of industry and professional contacts to support the firm’s investment strategy and portfolio growth. He plays an active role in sourcing, evaluating, and structuring investments, with a particular focus on tax optimization, asset protection, and long-term value creation, while also managing and developing key investor relationships.