Profile
Mr. Smitherman joined American Capital in April 2006, bringing investing and acquisition experience in the enterprise infrastructure, communications, networking and electronics sectors.
Mr. Smitherman has served on over 25 boards including Broadvision, Topspin Communications, XIOtech, Advanced Radio Telecom, Connexn, Combinet, and Redfern Integrated Optics.
Prior to joining American Capital, he was for eight years a partner at Advent International, a $10 billion global private equity firm.
He also served on the investment committee of TMT Ventures, a venture fund focused on the communications, technology, e-commerce and media sectors.
Before joining Advent, Mr. Smitherman spent nine years with Ameritech Development in its venture capital and acquisition group.
Mr. Smitherman received a BSE in aerospace engineering, summa cum laude, from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Former positions of Greg Smitherman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Reef Point Systems, Inc.
 Reef Point Systems, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Reef Point Systems, Inc. (Quarry Technologies) produces a security solution that enables confidential communications over public and private networks with protection, tailored service, detailed accounting visibility and ready management control. The firm solution enables advanced IP services, including encrypted IP Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and firewalls with Denial of Service (DOS) attack prevention, for large, high-speed networks. The company was founded in 1998 by Avi Legmann and is located in Burlington, MA. | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2008 |
American Capital Asset Management LLC
 American Capital Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance American Capital Asset Management LLC (American Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Malon Wilkus. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. | Private Equity Investor | 30/12/2007 |
Advent International LP
 Advent International LP Investment ManagersFinance Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 25/04/2005 |
Training of Greg Smitherman
| University of Michigan | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
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Advent International LP
Advent International LP Investment ManagersFinance Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
American Capital Asset Management LLC
American Capital Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance American Capital Asset Management LLC (American Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Malon Wilkus. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. | Finance |
Reef Point Systems, Inc.
Reef Point Systems, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Reef Point Systems, Inc. (Quarry Technologies) produces a security solution that enables confidential communications over public and private networks with protection, tailored service, detailed accounting visibility and ready management control. The firm solution enables advanced IP services, including encrypted IP Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and firewalls with Denial of Service (DOS) attack prevention, for large, high-speed networks. The company was founded in 1998 by Avi Legmann and is located in Burlington, MA. | Electronic Technology |
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