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William F. Detwiler

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Smart Money Rating: 94 out of 100

Managing Partner, Fernbrook Capital Management

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Fernbrook Capital Management
Title
Managing Partner
Role
Managing partner
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Record updated 19 September 2026

About

Bill is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Fernbrook Capital Management. Bill has been a growth investor for over 20 years. He also has been a two-time entrepreneur (with one exit), investment banker, lawyer, and accountant. In 2003, Bill co-founded Watch Hill Partners, a New York-based merchant banking firm. After selling Watch Hill to FBR Capital Markets in 2009, Bill co-founded Three Ocean Partners. Across both firms, Bill led their principal investing platforms. Prior to starting Watch Hill, Bill was an M&A attorney in New York and Philadelphia, and a law clerk for United States District Judge Malcolm Muir of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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