Joe Middleman

Senior Associate, Investments

Responsible for executing services investment opportunities, and working closely with external partners and the broader Unity team to Build Better Together

Most recently Senior Associate at Bessemer Investors, where I had the opportunity to work with inspiring management teams and investment professionals. Prior to joining Bessemer Investors in 2021, I was an Investment Banking Associate at Guggenheim Securities

BSBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship, with a minor in Computer Science, from Washington University in St. Louis.

Building Better Together means

To me, Building Better Together means partnering with teammates and management teams to create sustainable, growth-oriented businesses, strong communities, and environments that thrive long after we begin working together.

Where I spent my childhood and cities I’ve lived in

I slowly worked my way north before eventually returning home to Dallas. I grew up in Dallas, then moved to St. Louis for college, followed by a couple of years in New York City before settling back in Dallas in 2025.

Family matters

100%+! I am the oldest of four siblings and was lucky enough to meet my wife, Jade, our first year at WashU. We’re fortunate enough to be surrounded by our families in both Dallas and New York City.

First Job

In college, five friends and I owned and operated a laundry and dry-cleaning delivery business called WashU Wash. I still don’t know what the dryer does with those missing socks.

Where you’ll find me on a Saturday morning

At the gym with Jade, followed by brunch-where the third entrée on the table is always chocolate chip pancakes.

Favorite workout

I enjoy strength training and for cardio any racquet sport (tennis, squash, padel, ping pong).

Daily reads and podcasts

Morning Brew newsletter and Acquired podcast.

Favorite quote

“Pressure is a privilege” – Billie Jean King.

 

 

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