Michael K. Painter
Founder at Plexus Capital LLC
Profile
Michael is a co-founder and the Managing Partner at Plexus Capital.
Michael leads the strategic direction of Plexus and heads the investment committee.
He is also active in sourcing new investment opportunities and overseeing active portfolio companies.
Michael began his career in 1995 and has spent his entire career in the banking and investment industries.
He spent 6 years with RBC Bank (fka “Centura Bank”) and worked for the bank’s investment fund, Centura Capital, as well as serving on the acquisition team while he reported to Kel Landis.
Michael also worked in the investment banking group at Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette in New York where he worked in the financial institutions and leveraged finance groups.
Before co-founding Plexus, Michael also spent time with Triangle Capital Partners in North Carolina and Endurance Capital Partners in New York.
Michael is a graduate of the University of North Carolina where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Michael K. Painter active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Plexus Capital LLC
 Plexus Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Plexus Capital LLC (Plexus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Kel Landis. The firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Founder | 2004-12-31 |
LRT Holdings, Inc.
 LRT Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance LRT Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in providing other business services. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Davis, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
LightRiver Software, Inc.
 LightRiver Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services LightRiver Software, Inc. develops and supports multi-vendor telecommunications network and element management systems softwares. The company is headquartered in Concord, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Small Business Investor Alliance
 Small Business Investor Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Small Business Investor Alliance is an association of senior investment professionals focused on the lower middle market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Jonathan F. Wilson. The American company's public policy goals are focused on maintaining access to growth capital for small businesses to support economic growth and job creation. The company recommends policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth, including encouraging investment in rural business investment companies and venture and growth capital. | Director/Board Member | 2021-10-12 |
Former positions of Michael K. Painter
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Endurance Capital Partners LLC
 Endurance Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Endurance Capital Partners LLC (Endurance) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Endurance was founded in 2010 and acts as the investment advisor to Endurance Focused Growth Fund LP and Endurance Liquidating Vehicle LLC, a liquidating special purpose vehicle. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2004-10-29 |
Triangle Capital Corp. (Private Equity)
 Triangle Capital Corp. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Triangle Capital Corp. is a private equity investment arm of Triangle Capital Corp. (NasdaqGS: TCAP) founded in 2006 at Raleigh, North Carolina. Triangle is an internally-managed business development company that provides customized financing solutions for lower middle-market companies throughout the US. | Private Equity Investor | 2004-04-29 |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | Director/Board Member | 2001-12-30 |
Training of Michael K. Painter
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | Finance |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Small Business Investor Alliance
Small Business Investor Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Small Business Investor Alliance is an association of senior investment professionals focused on the lower middle market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Jonathan F. Wilson. The American company's public policy goals are focused on maintaining access to growth capital for small businesses to support economic growth and job creation. The company recommends policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth, including encouraging investment in rural business investment companies and venture and growth capital. | Commercial Services |
Plexus Capital LLC
Plexus Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Plexus Capital LLC (Plexus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Kel Landis. The firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Finance |
Triangle Capital Corp. (Private Equity)
Triangle Capital Corp. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Triangle Capital Corp. is a private equity investment arm of Triangle Capital Corp. (NasdaqGS: TCAP) founded in 2006 at Raleigh, North Carolina. Triangle is an internally-managed business development company that provides customized financing solutions for lower middle-market companies throughout the US. | Finance |
LRT Holdings, Inc.
LRT Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance LRT Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in providing other business services. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Davis, CA. | Finance |
Endurance Capital Partners LLC
Endurance Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Endurance Capital Partners LLC (Endurance) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Endurance was founded in 2010 and acts as the investment advisor to Endurance Focused Growth Fund LP and Endurance Liquidating Vehicle LLC, a liquidating special purpose vehicle. | Finance |
LightRiver Software, Inc.
LightRiver Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services LightRiver Software, Inc. develops and supports multi-vendor telecommunications network and element management systems softwares. The company is headquartered in Concord, CA. | Technology Services |
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