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Michael Clifton
Director/Board Member at
RIGETTI COMPUTING, INC.
Net worth: 13 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Michael S.
Clifton is the founder of Supernova Partners Acquisition Co., Inc., founded in 2020, serving as Chief Financial Officer from 2020 to 2021.
Mr. Clifton is the founder of Supernova Partners Acquisition Co. II Ltd., founded in 2020, serving as Chief Financial Officer & Director from 2020 to 2022.
Mr. Clifton is the founder of Supernova Partners Acquisition Co III Ltd., founded in 2020, serving as Chief Financial Officer & Director from 2020 to 2023.
Current jobs include Director at Syniverse Technologies LLC since 2019; Director at Rigetti & Co., Inc.; Managing Director at Ancient Management LP; Independent Director at Rigetti Computing, Inc. since 2022; Director at Supernova Merger Sub, Inc.; Director at Rigetti Intermediate LLC; Chief Financial Officer at Supernova Partners II LLC; and Partner at Falfurrias Management Partners LP since 2022.
Former jobs include Director at ProKarma, Inc.; Principal at Banc of America Securities LLC; Vice President at The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) from 2011 to 2020; Senior Associate at Brazos Private Equity Partners LLC from 2009 to 2010; and Associate at Arcapita Corporate Investment from 2004 to 2007.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Davidson College conferred in 2002 and an MBA from Harvard Business School conferred in 2009.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 | 503,766 ( 0.16% ) | 13 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
Michael Clifton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RIGETTI COMPUTING, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2022 |
Rigetti & Co., Inc.
 Rigetti & Co., Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Develops fault-tolerant gate based solid state quantum processor company | Director/Board Member | - |
Supernova Partners II LLC | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Rigetti Intermediate LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
Supernova Merger Sub, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ancient Management LP
 Ancient Management LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Syniverse Technologies LLC
 Syniverse Technologies LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides mobile communications services | Director/Board Member | 20/01/2019 |
Falfurrias Capital Partners
 Falfurrias Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Falfurrias Management invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 1 - 60 million and revenues of more than USD 10 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyout and growth capital transactions with an investment size of USD 20 - 75 million. The firm acquires minority, majority and controlling interests. | Private Equity Investor | 31/08/2022 |
Former positions of Michael Clifton
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| SUPERNOVA PARTNERS ACQUISITION COMPANY III, LTD. | Founder | 28/02/2023 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
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Syniverse Technologies LLC
Syniverse Technologies LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides mobile communications services | Communications |
Falfurrias Capital Partners
Falfurrias Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Falfurrias Management invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 1 - 60 million and revenues of more than USD 10 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyout and growth capital transactions with an investment size of USD 20 - 75 million. The firm acquires minority, majority and controlling interests. | Finance |
The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity)
 The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The Carlyle Group focuses on companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts and growth stage capital requirements.[[ [[Carlyle Group reorganized its operating segments on January 8, 2021, by combining Corporate Private Equity and Real Assets into a single segment called - The Carlyle Group (Global Private Equity). | Finance |
Banc of America Securities LLC
 Banc of America Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Brazos Private Equity Partners LLC
 Brazos Private Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Brazos Private Equity Partners invests in companies located in the United states with an enterprise value of USD 100 - 500 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of commercial and industrial, healthcare, business services and consumer. It participates in buyouts and recapitalizations transactions. It also acquires minority and controlling interest. | Finance |
Arcapita Corporate Investment
 Arcapita Corporate Investment Investment ManagersFinance ACI invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements. | Finance |
Davidson College
 Davidson College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
ProKarma, Inc.
 ProKarma, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technology services and solutions to support business operations & digital processes | Technology Services |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Rigetti & Co., Inc.
Rigetti & Co., Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Develops fault-tolerant gate based solid state quantum processor company | Electronic Technology |
Supernova Partners Acquisition Co., Inc.
 Supernova Partners Acquisition Co., Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Supernova Partners Acquisition Co. II Ltd.
 Supernova Partners Acquisition Co. II Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Supernova Partners II LLC | |
Ancient Management LP
Ancient Management LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Supernova Partners Acquisition Co III, Ltd.
 Supernova Partners Acquisition Co III, Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Rigetti Computing, Inc.
 Rigetti Computing, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures quantum computers | Electronic Technology |
Supernova Merger Sub, Inc. | |
Rigetti Intermediate LLC |
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