Management

Nels P. Paine - Managing Partner

• 10 yrs managing startups and turnarounds including all facets of operations, sales/marketing, fundraising and manufacturing. High tech and medical technology focus.
• 8 years in Investment Banking and M&A advisory for clients in the sub $50M revenue market. Restructuring and preparation toward buy/sell transactions and capital funding. All industries.
• 2 years in public market money management. Registered Investment Advisor for $80M private fund.
• Broad industry focus, knowledge and relationships in technology, software, medical, manufacturing and services.

David Grano - Managing Partner

• 12 years as founder, CEO/President in the ATM industry including VERO, Aptus, CCS Express (E*Trade), the largest network of independent ATMs in the US.
• 7 years in executive management in the wireless services industry with US West Cellular, OneComm and Nextel Communications' Pacific Northwest Division.
• Understands the keys to business success having successfully built several businesses and raised significant private
  and venture capital.