Michael Painter
InvestorManaging Partner at Plexus Capital
Raleigh, North Carolina
Writes $3M β $30M checks Β· typically $16.5M
About
Michael Painter is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Plexus Capital, LLC, where he leads the firm's strategic direction and heads the Investment Committee. He is actively involved in sourcing and overseeing portfolio companies, which typically range up to $100M in revenue with EBITDA up to $15M and receive investments of up to $30M for recapitalizations, management buyouts, growth capital, and acquisition financing.
Experience
- Plexus Capital, LLCManaging Partnercurrent2004 β presentRaleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- Endurance CapitalPrincipal2004Greater New York City Area
- Triangle Capital CorporationVice President2003 β 2004Raleigh, NC
- Erskine Bowles for US SenateScheduler2002Charlotte, North Carolina Area
- RBCDirector1999 β 2001Charlotte, North Carolina Area
- Donaldson, Lufkin & JenretteAnalyst1997 β 1999Greater New York City Area
- RBCAssociate1995 β 1996Rocky Mount, North Carolina Area
Education
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBSBA, Business1991 β 1995
Skills & more
Private Equity74Alternative Investments24Portfolio Management33Investments9
From Michael'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 Michael Painter work?
- Michael Painter is Managing Partner at Plexus Capital.
- What check size does Michael Painter write?
- Michael Painter typically writes checks of $3M β $30M.
Same school
Also attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill197
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