Jay Jester
InvestorPartner at Plexus Capital
Raleigh, North Carolina
Writes $3M β $30M checks Β· typically $16.5M
About
Jay Jester is a partner at Plexus Capital, LLC, where he manages strategy, vision, and portfolio oversight. The firm invests up to $30M in companies with revenues up to $100M and EBITDA up to $15M, providing majority and minority equity, flexible debt, and acquisition financing for recapitalizations, management buyouts, and growth initiatives.
Experience
- Plexus Capital, LLCPartnercurrent2019 β presentRaleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- Audax GroupManaging Director2000 β 2019Boston, MA
- Florida Capital Partners, Inc.Partner1996 β 2000
- Florida Capital Partners, Inc.Vice President1992 β 1996
- Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co.Analyst1990 β 1992
Education
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBA, English1986 β 1990
- Greensboro Day School1973 β 1986
Skills & more
Conflict ManagementAdd-onsBoard of DirectorsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Leadership DevelopmentCoaching & MentoringM&A experience68International M&A1New Business Development12Business Development18Marketing Strategy1Marketing Communications1
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Public RelationsStrategic M&ACorporate FinanceLeveraged FinanceBusiness StrategyAcquisitionsBusiness ValuationCapitalConflict ResolutionDispute ResolutionTeam LeadershipPublic Speaking- YPO Gold Harvard Presidents' Program β Harvard Business School Executive Education
- YPO Negotiation & Leadership β The Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
From Jay's professional profile.
Colleagues at Plexus Capital
Aashal Dave
Vice President at Plexus Capital
AJ Hamel
Vice President at Plexus Capital
Alex Bean
Partner, Owner at Plexus Capital
Andrew Borchert
Vice President, Portfolio Management at Plexus Capital
Barrett Biringer
Principal, Owner at Plexus Capital
Ben Ralls
Senior Associate at Plexus Capital
Bob Anders
Partner, Owner at Plexus Capital
Bob Miller
Operating Partner at Plexus Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jay Jester work?
- Jay Jester is Partner at Plexus Capital.
- What check size does Jay Jester write?
- Jay Jester typically writes checks of $3M β $30M.
Same school
Also attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill197
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Also attended Greensboro Day School2
Shared employers
Also worked at Audax Group15
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