Our Team
Operators first. Investors second.
We're not a fund managed from a glass tower. We're Austin-based operators who understand the work, know the market, and show up in the field.
Founding Partner & Managing Director
Bryan Lares
An Austin resident and experienced business operator, Bryan brings over two decades of leadership in team building, operational strategy, and scaling organizations. Having led major portfolio turnarounds and growth initiatives at leading technology and consulting organizations—including Strategy&, Dell, and Rapid7—Bryan founded Bull Creek Capital Partners to bring permanent, patient capital to local service teams across Central Texas. His focus is on preserving company heritage, supporting field crews with modern tools and safety standards, and ensuring founders achieve a seamless, lucrative exit. Bryan holds degrees from Purdue University and an MBA from UT Austin.
Founding Partner & Managing Director
Pallavi (Pallu) Lares
An active Austin real estate investor and community leader, Pallavi brings extensive hands-on experience in small business administration, asset management, and team building across Central Texas. Having spent over 10 years acquiring and operating local real estate assets—alongside her work at the UT Austin McCombs School of Business—Pallavi understands the dedication required to build and sustain a successful local business. Her focus at Bull Creek Capital Partners is on ensuring a seamless transition for sellers, preserving company culture, and supporting field crews with the administrative and operational resources they need to thrive.
The Texas operator advantage
We manage from the field, not from a boardroom.
There's a meaningful difference between a capital partner who reads about your industry and one who has lived it. Our team has hired field crews, managed equipment fleets, navigated Texas labor markets, and dealt with the same operational realities you face every day. We live in Austin. We know the subcontractors, the suppliers, and the seasonal rhythms of Central Texas service businesses. When we say we're operator-focused, we mean it — because we've been operators.
Want to meet the team?
We're happy to get on a call, grab coffee in Austin, or simply answer your questions. No agenda — just a conversation.