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Ep. 79 Michael Painter, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Plexus Capital
Episode 7918th March 2022 • Investors & Operators • 51 Labs
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Do What You Said You Would Do

Michael Painter is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Plexus Capital based out of Raleigh, NC. Plexus Capital was established in 2005 and has rapidly risen under the strategic leadership of Michael and his team. In 2016, Plexus Capital raised over $400 million in support of establishing its fourth investment fund. In 2020, they established a fifth fund with over $500 million raised. At that same time, Plexus Capital managed over 1.1 billion dollars invested across 115 small businesses.

Today, Plexus Capital has raised over $1.5 billion and manages a portfolio of 131 investments across its five funds. With Michael Painter’s expertise and strategic vision as Board of Governors Chair for the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), Plexus Capital has grown to 32 top-tier professionals and has supported the growth and development of over 125 small businesses. The culture of respect and excellence that he reinforces strengthened the business and has earned its reputation as a reliable firm that inspires growth. Michael exemplifies these qualities, and represents all leaders who “do what you said you would do.”

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