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Jay Jester

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Partner at Plexus Capital, LLC
📍 Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States

Jay Jester is a Partner at Plexus Capital, where he helps lead the firms strategy, sources new investments, and oversees the portfolio. A pioneer in private equity business development, he previously spent 19 years at Audax Group. Jay earned his BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Originally from Greensboro, NC, Jay is deeply committed to the M&A community, having been instrumental in founding and leading multiple chapters of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). He is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and enjoys playing golf and hosting dinners with colleagues.

He grew up working in his familys promotional products business, which he says shaped his career and his love for small businesses.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States
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PE Business Development
Considered a pioneer in the field, he has appeared on multiple podcasts to discuss deal sourcing, brand building, and establishing trust with founders and channel partners.
Lower Middle-Market
His firm, Plexus Capital, focuses on investing in US-based companies with up to $100M in revenue, providing flexible debt and equity for buyouts and growth.
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Career

Work history

5-2019
Partner
Plexus Capital, LLC
1-2000 - 4-2019
Managing Director
Audax Group
12-1996 - 1-2000
Partner
Florida Capital Partners, Inc.
8-1992 - 12-1996
Vice President
Florida Capital Partners, Inc.
7-1990 - 7-1992
Analyst
Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co.
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Media appearances

Jay Jester, partner at Plexus Capital, LLC and our 2024 ACG Legend Award – Video Interview. Featured in Facebook (Association for Corporate Growth)
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Education
1986 - 1990
BA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1973 - 1986
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Greensboro Day School
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