Jay Pauley
Director/Board Member at Metro Tech Service Corp.
Profile
Jay Pauley is a Managing Director and helps lead MDP’s Technology & Government Solutions Team.
Jay brings over 18 years of private equity investing experience across a range of technology enabled industries.
Prior to joining MDP, Jay was a Managing Director at Summit Partners where he sourced, executed, and managed investments in high growth companies.
Jay’s previous board and investment experience while at Summit Partners includes: FineLine Technologies (acquired by L Squared Capital Partners and Leonard Green Partners), Grand Design RV (acquired by Winnebago Industries, NYSE: WGO), Harvey Performance Company (acquired by Berkshire Partners), Metrotech (acquired by Audax Partners), Parts Town (acquired by Berkshire Partners and Leonard Green Partners), QAD, Redzone (acquired by QAD), Vivint Smart Home (NYSE: VVNT; later acquired by NRG) and Vivint Solar (NYSE: VSLR; later acquired by SunRun).
Prior to Summit, Jay was a Vice President at GTCR and an Associate at Apax Partners.
Jay received a BS, magna cum laude, from the Honors Business Program at the Ohio State University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Jay Pauley active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Summit Partners LP
 Summit Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Summit Partners LP (Summit Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Gregory Avis, Roe Stamps and Stephen Woodsum. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 07/01/2014 |
Harvey Tool Co. LLC
 Harvey Tool Co. LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Harvey Tool Co. LLC provides services and solutions to manufacturing and metalworking industries. Its brands include Harvey tool, Helical solutions. The company is headquartered in Rowley, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Metro Tech Service Corp.
 Metro Tech Service Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Partners Group Holding AG, Metro Tech Service Corp. is an American company that provides facilities services. The private company is based in Schaumburg. | Director/Board Member | - |
Harvey Performance Co. LLC
 Harvey Performance Co. LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Harvey Performance Co. LLC engages in the provision of specialty carbide end mills and cutting tools to the metalworking industry. Its products include miniature end mills; holemaking and threading; and material-specific end mills. The company was founded by John Harvey in 1985 and is headquartered in Rowley, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC
 Madison Dearborn Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Madison Dearborn Partners LLC (Madison Dearborn Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by John A. Canning Jr., Paul J. Finnegan, Samuel M. Mencoff, Robin P. Selati, James N. Perry Jr. and Timothy P. Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Jay Pauley
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VIVINT SMART HOME, INC. | Director/Board Member | 10/03/2023 |
| VIVINT SOLAR, INC. | Director/Board Member | 08/10/2020 |
APX Group Holdings, Inc.
 APX Group Holdings, Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous APX Group Holdings, Inc. engaged in the development of smart home technology. Its smart home platform allows users to engages with people at its front door; view live and recorded video inside and outside of home; control thermostats, locks, lights, and garage doors; and proactively manage the comings and goings of family, friends, and strangers. It operates through the United States and Canada geographical segments. The company was founded by Todd R. Pedersen in 1999 and is headquartered in Provo, UT. | Director/Board Member | 17/01/2020 |
GTCR LLC
 GTCR LLC Investment ManagersFinance GTCR LLC (GTCR) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charlie Thomas. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Analyst | 31/12/2009 |
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Training of Jay Pauley
| The Ohio State University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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Apax Partners, Inc.
 Apax Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP | Finance |
Summit Partners LP
Summit Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Summit Partners LP (Summit Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Gregory Avis, Roe Stamps and Stephen Woodsum. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Alert 360 Opco, Inc.
 Alert 360 Opco, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alert 360 Opco, Inc. provides security alarm installation and monitoring services. The firm specializes in interactive security, video monitoring, energy management and home security. The company was founded by Harry Schenk and Mark Wilson in 1973 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK. | Commercial Services |
GTCR LLC
GTCR LLC Investment ManagersFinance GTCR LLC (GTCR) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charlie Thomas. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Madison Dearborn Partners LLC (Madison Dearborn Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by John A. Canning Jr., Paul J. Finnegan, Samuel M. Mencoff, Robin P. Selati, James N. Perry Jr. and Timothy P. Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Harvey Performance Co. LLC
Harvey Performance Co. LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Harvey Performance Co. LLC engages in the provision of specialty carbide end mills and cutting tools to the metalworking industry. Its products include miniature end mills; holemaking and threading; and material-specific end mills. The company was founded by John Harvey in 1985 and is headquartered in Rowley, MA. | Producer Manufacturing |
FineLine Technologies, Inc.
 FineLine Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services FineLine Technologies, Inc. develops barcode ticketing software solutions. It offers tickets for private label branding, such as labels, hang tags, pocket flashers, joker tags, size strips, carton labels, and promotional tags. The company was founded by Richard Stamper and Richard Jaynes in 1998 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA. | Technology Services |
Metro Tech Service Corp.
Metro Tech Service Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Partners Group Holding AG, Metro Tech Service Corp. is an American company that provides facilities services. The private company is based in Schaumburg. | Commercial Services |
Parts Town LLC
 Parts Town LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Parts Town LLC engages in the sale of restaurant parts and accessories for commercial kitchens through its online store and through referrals from customers, manufacturers, and service companies. The company was founded by Bill Reedy in 1987 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Distribution Services |
| GE Capital Americas | Finance |
Vivint Solar, Inc.
 Vivint Solar, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Vivint Solar, Inc. engages in the provision of residential solar. It also designs and installs solar energy systems and offers monitoring and maintenance services. The company was founded by Alexander J. Dunn, Todd R. Pedersen, and Tanguy Vincent Serra on August 12, 2011 and is headquartered in Lehi, UT. | Electronic Technology |
APX Group Holdings, Inc.
APX Group Holdings, Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous APX Group Holdings, Inc. engaged in the development of smart home technology. Its smart home platform allows users to engages with people at its front door; view live and recorded video inside and outside of home; control thermostats, locks, lights, and garage doors; and proactively manage the comings and goings of family, friends, and strangers. It operates through the United States and Canada geographical segments. The company was founded by Todd R. Pedersen in 1999 and is headquartered in Provo, UT. | Miscellaneous |
Harvey Tool Co. LLC
Harvey Tool Co. LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Harvey Tool Co. LLC provides services and solutions to manufacturing and metalworking industries. Its brands include Harvey tool, Helical solutions. The company is headquartered in Rowley, MA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Vivint Smart Home, Inc.
 Vivint Smart Home, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vivint Smart Home, Inc. engages in the provision of smart home platform. Its products include Vivint smart hub, Vivint smart home app, Vivint doorbell camera pro, Vivint outdoor camera pro, Vivint indoor camera, Vivint smart thermostat, and Vivint car guard. It operates through the United States and Canada geographical segments. The company was founded by Keith Nellesen and Todd R. Pedersen in 1999 and is headquartered in Provo, UT. | Commercial Services |
Legacy Vivint Smart Home, Inc.
 Legacy Vivint Smart Home, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Legacy Vivint Smart Home, Inc. operates as investment company vehicle. The company is headquartered in Provo, UT. | Finance |
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