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Plexus Capital

Private equity

Raleigh · 51 people tracked

Also known as PLEXUS CAPITAL, LLC

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Investment thesis

Plexus Capital targets investments in lower middle market businesses, emphasizing people and partnerships. The firm offers flexible capital that can be structured to fit each partner company's needs, aiming to create the right post-transaction capital structure. Through its proprietary Plexus Value Creation Method — a repeatable process — the firm seeks to drive value and generate returns for its partner companies.

Invests inSector AgnosticRaleighUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.

HQ
Raleigh, NC, US
Instruments
Debt · Equity
Founded
2005
AUM
$3.8B
Tracked investments
206

Team · 51 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Andrew Borchert· Vice President, Portfolio Management
Jonathan Cooke· Vice President
Katie Mann· Vice President
Kevin McMahon· Operating Partner
Lauren DiSilva· Director of Executive Operations
Lisa Goffredo· Director of Accounting
Madelaine Thomas· Director of Business Development and Data Operations
Matt Smith· Director of Fund and Portfolio Management
Rich Nicolaides· Associate
Rob Lovejoy· Vice President
Ronda Penn· Chief Financial Officer
Ryan Fisch· Associate
Sam Bernstein· Associate
Sarah Madden· Senior Executive Assistant
Sean McDonell· Head of Capital Formation and Investor Relations
Shanda Owens· Business Development Specialist
Shannon Richmond· Office Administrator
Vanessa McCall· Executive Assistant
Zach Crawford· Vice President, Finance

What they invest in

from 7 of 206 portfolio companies

Digital Health ×2Healthtech ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Construction Tech ×1Cybersecurity ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1

HQs:United States×10

Investments · 206 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2019 · 12015 · 12014 · 35 dated

360 Quote
360 Smart Networks
A Plus Tree, Inc
Accu-Tube, LLC
AccuTitle
ACE Solutions
Aces Risk Management Corp
Act Fast / NDS
Advanced Drying Systems
Agility Recovery Solutions
Allegiance Fundraising Group
Allied Holdings GC, LLC
Alloy Cladding
Allways Precision
Ambient Air Corporation
Annie Aesthetic
AP Services, Inc.
Arc Drilling
ArmorWorks
Ascentia Home Health Care, LLC
ASPT (Architech Sports & Physical Therapy)
Atchafalaya Measurement
Auto Driveaway Systems, LLC
Autocrat, Inc
Avomeen Analytical Services
AWG (Aquacomfort Water Group)
Bay West
BELCO Industrial Services
BMG Services, LLC
BMI Group Holdings, Inc.
BroadcastMed
Bucks County Coffee Co
CampMinder
Canapi Venturescanapi.com

Canapi is a stage-flexible venture fund that provides capital, expertise, and networks to B2B software and fintech founders.

Fintech

Co-investorsTruist VenturesCanapi VenturesFika VenturesNexus Venture PartnersPear VCTTV Capital

Carolina Beer and Beverage, LLC
Century Mechanical
CGL Engineering
Charter Impact
ChemREADY
Claris Vision
Climate Efficiency Partners
Colorado Barricade
Command Alkon, Inc.
Commercial Truck and Trailer Parts
Compass Systems & Sales, LLC
Core Fiber Partners
Coronis Healthcoronishealth.com

Coronis Health provides outsourced revenue cycle management (RCM), medical coding, and billing services for healthcare organizations including community health centers, health systems, hospitals, and physician groups across the US.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Co-investorsMultiplier CapitalVeritas Capital

CSG Investments, LLC
CyberSheath
Datacor Holdings
DesignShop Acquisition, LLC
e-Verifile, Inc.
Eastern Shore Ambulance
Eclipse Cash Systems, LLC
ELK Analytics
Enaltus, LLC
Energy Hardware
Environ Energy Holdings
eServices
Evernest Holdings, LLC

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6 more tracked companies

Watermark SolutionsWeb Products, LLCWestern Industries Plastic Products, LLCWolf Manufacturing Company, Inc.Xclusive StaffingYard-Nique

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Plexus Capital made?
Plexus Capital has 205 tracked investments.
What sectors does Plexus Capital focus on?
Plexus Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Plexus Capital located?
Plexus Capital is headquartered in Raleigh, US.
Who does Plexus Capital co-invest with?
Plexus Capital most often shares deals with Century Park Capital Partners, FFL Partners, Multiplier Capital, among 4 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Jay Jester, Plexus Capital

Northstar's Private Equity Fast Pitch · Jay Jester

Full Vlog - Michael Painter, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Plexus Capital

51 Labs · Michael Painter

Full Vlog - Jay Jester, Partner, Plexus Capital

51 Labs · Jay Jester

2018 Plexus Capital Annual Meeting - Mike Becker

Plexus Capital · Mike Becker

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