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Don Burton
Founder at
South Atlantic Capital, Inc.
Net worth: 28 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Don W.
Burton is the founder of The Burton Partnership LP, founded in 1979, where he holds the title of Managing General Partner.
He is also the founder of The Burton Partnership (QP) LP, founded in 1979, where he holds the title of Managing General Partner.
Additionally, he is the founder of South Atlantic Capital, Inc., founded in 1983, where he holds the title of Chairman.
Mr. Burton's current job(s) include being a Director at IDology, Inc. since 2006 and a Director at ITC Capital Partners, LLC.
Mr. Burton's former job(s) include being an Independent Director at Capital Southwest Corp from 2006 to 2012, an Independent Director at Knology, Inc. from 1996 to 2012, a Director at SGRY LLC, a Director at Blackrock Investment Managers, a Director at Gro-Eco LLC, and a Managing General Partner at South Atlantic Venture Fund III LP from 1983 to 2012.
He also served as an Independent Trustee at BlackRock CoRI Funds.
Mr. Burton's education history includes an MBA from Harvard University in 1971 and an undergraduate degree from Yale University in 1966.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.
 Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates furniture retail stores 8.25% | 12/03/2026 | 1,228,255 ( 8.25% ) | 28 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
Don Burton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
South Atlantic Capital, Inc.
 South Atlantic Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance South Atlantic Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for growth, buyout, expansion, recapitalization and early stage capital requirements. It takes minority ownership, controlling positions and acts as a lead investor. | Founder | 31/12/1982 |
The Burton Partnership LP
 The Burton Partnership LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Private equity firm | Founder | 06/04/2011 |
The Burton Partnership (QP) LP
 The Burton Partnership (QP) LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Private equity firm | Founder | 06/04/2011 |
IDology, Inc.
 IDology, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides identity verification and fraud detection services | Director/Board Member | - |
ITC Capital Partners, LLC
 ITC Capital Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance ITC Capital Partners seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the field of technology sectors. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Don Burton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2012 |
Knology, Inc.
 Knology, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides broadband communications services to residential and business customers | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2011 |
South Atlantic Venture Fund III LP
 South Atlantic Venture Fund III LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Venture Capital Fund | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2011 |
US Department of Defense (District of Columbia)
 US Department of Defense (District of Columbia) SovereignGovernment Operates and maintains defense departments | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1969 |
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Training of Don Burton
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
79
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Capital Southwest Corp
 Capital Southwest Corp Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a private equity fund | Miscellaneous |
South Atlantic Venture Fund III LP
South Atlantic Venture Fund III LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Venture Capital Fund | Finance |
The Burton Partnership LP
The Burton Partnership LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Private equity firm | Finance |
Knology, Inc.
Knology, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides broadband communications services to residential and business customers | Consumer Services |
SGRY LLC
 SGRY LLC Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates ambulatory surgery centers | Health Services |
IDology, Inc.
IDology, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides identity verification and fraud detection services | Technology Services |
BlackRock CoRI Funds
 BlackRock CoRI Funds Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust | Miscellaneous |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Yale University
 Yale University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
US Department of Defense (District of Columbia)
US Department of Defense (District of Columbia) SovereignGovernment Operates and maintains defense departments | Government |
The Burton Partnership (QP) LP
The Burton Partnership (QP) LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Private equity firm | Finance |
South Atlantic Capital, Inc.
South Atlantic Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance South Atlantic Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for growth, buyout, expansion, recapitalization and early stage capital requirements. It takes minority ownership, controlling positions and acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
Blackrock Investment Managers
 Blackrock Investment Managers Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Gro-Eco LLC
 Gro-Eco LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Operates plant nursery | Process Industries |
ITC Capital Partners, LLC
ITC Capital Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance ITC Capital Partners seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the field of technology sectors. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
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