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Christopher Payne
Director/Board Member at
ORION DIGITAL CORP.
Net worth: 139 301 $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Christopher Payne was the founder of Hawthorn Equity Partners, Inc., founded in 2005, where the title held was Founding Partner from 2011 to 2013.
Current jobs include Director at NextPage, Inc., Effigi, Inc., and Soltrus, Inc.; Independent Director at Orion Digital Corp.
since 2021; and Venture Partner at iGan Partners, Inc. Former jobs include Director roles at Datawire Communication Networks, Inc., Algorithmics, Inc., eAssist Global Solutions, Inc., CashEdge, Inc., Solace Corp., Intellione Technologies Corp., and Navantis, Inc.; Managing Director at CIBC Capital Partners in 2004; Associate at The Blackstone Group, Inc. (Illinois) from 1987 to 1999; Associate at Merrill Lynch Capital Markets from 1985 to 1986; Vice President at BMO Nesbitt Burns Corp.
Ltd. in 1997; and Vice President at BMO Private Equity (Canada), Inc. Education includes an undergraduate degree from Queen's University in 1991 and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1997.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ORION DIGITAL CORP. 0.54% | 2026-05-10 | 128,982 ( 0.54% ) | 139 301 $ | 2026-09-29 |
Christopher Payne active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ORION DIGITAL CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-24 |
NextPage, Inc.
 NextPage, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides compliance and information risk software solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
Effigi, Inc.
 Effigi, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs & develops apparel and related accessories | Director/Board Member | 2010-10-21 |
Soltrus, Inc.
 Soltrus, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures digital trust and Internet security products and services | Director/Board Member | - |
iGan Partners
 iGan Partners Investment ManagersFinance iGan Partners invests in companies located in Canada. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare technology, digital therapeutics, medical devices, AI-enabled medtech and digital health sector. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. The firm also makes follow-on investments. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Christopher Payne
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
CIBC Capital Partners
 CIBC Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Alternative investment manager | Chief Executive Officer | 2004-12-30 |
The Blackstone Group, Inc. (Illinois)
 The Blackstone Group, Inc. (Illinois) Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
BMO Nesbitt Burns Corp. Ltd.
 BMO Nesbitt Burns Corp. Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Engages in providing security brokerage, underwriting and investment advisory services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1997-12-30 |
Merrill Lynch Capital Markets
 Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Security Brokers Dealers and Flotation Companies | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Education of Christopher Payne
Experiences
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Private companies
Connections
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20
1st degree companies
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
NextPage, Inc.
NextPage, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides compliance and information risk software solutions | Technology Services |
Datawire Communication Networks, Inc.
 Datawire Communication Networks, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online transaction delivery network services | Technology Services |
Algorithmics, Inc.
 Algorithmics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and provides risk management software solutions | Technology Services |
eAssist Global Solutions, Inc.
 eAssist Global Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops customer care, support, and marketing software | Technology Services |
CashEdge, Inc.
 CashEdge, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides payments and aggregation solutions | Technology Services |
Queen's University
 Queen's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
CIBC Capital Partners
CIBC Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Alternative investment manager | Finance |
Solace Corp.
 Solace Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops event driven platform | Technology Services |
The Blackstone Group, Inc. (Illinois)
The Blackstone Group, Inc. (Illinois) Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering services | Industrial Services |
Hawthorn Equity Partners, Inc.
 Hawthorn Equity Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hawthorn Equity Partners invests in middle market companies located in North America with revenues up to $500 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of specialty consumer, business services, and technology & media sectors. They provide financing for growth & expansion capital, recapitalizations, inter-generational transfers, restructuring, bankruptcy transactions, carve-outs and industry consolidations with an investment size ranging from $10 to $45 million per company. It acquires controlling and minority stake in the company and also makes co-investments. | Finance |
Merrill Lynch Capital Markets
Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Security Brokers Dealers and Flotation Companies | Finance |
Intellione Technologies Corp.
 Intellione Technologies Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops tracking software solutions | Technology Services |
BMO Nesbitt Burns Corp. Ltd.
BMO Nesbitt Burns Corp. Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Engages in providing security brokerage, underwriting and investment advisory services | Finance |
Effigi, Inc.
Effigi, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs & develops apparel and related accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
Navantis, Inc.
 Navantis, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides systems integration and IT solutions services | Technology Services |
Soltrus, Inc.
Soltrus, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures digital trust and Internet security products and services | Electronic Technology |
BMO Private Equity (Canada), Inc.
 BMO Private Equity (Canada), Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
iGan Partners
iGan Partners Investment ManagersFinance iGan Partners invests in companies located in Canada. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare technology, digital therapeutics, medical devices, AI-enabled medtech and digital health sector. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. The firm also makes follow-on investments. | Finance |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Mogo, Inc.
 Mogo, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a financial technology company that provides consumer loan services | Finance |
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