Michael Zupon

Director/Board Member at

StepStone Private Credit Fund LLC

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Consumer Services

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Michael J.
Zupon is the founder of Sound Harbor Partners LLC, which was founded in 2009.
He held the title of Partner & Chief Investment Officer from 2009 to 2016.
Currently, Mr. Zupon is a Director at StepStone Private Credit Fund LLC.
He is also an Operating Partner at Orangewood Partners Management LLC, a position he has held since 2016.
In the past, Mr. Zupon held the position of Vice Chairman at Carlyle Investment Management LLC from 1999 to 2008.
He was also a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. and NationsBank of Texas NA. Additionally, he served as a Managing Director at The Carlyle Group LP (Global Credit) from 1999 to 2008.
He was a Principal at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
Mr. Zupon's education includes an undergraduate degree from Miami University, which he received in 1983.

Michael Zupon active positions

Companies	Position	Start
StepStone Private Credit Fund LLC StepStone Private Credit Fund LLC Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a private equity fund	Director/Board Member	-
Orangewood Partners Management LLC Orangewood Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Orangewood Partners Mgmt invests in companies located in the United States primarily in North America. The firm focuses on companies operating in the field of consumer, business, multi-unit, franchise, human capital, health and wellness . It provides financing for buyout and growth transactions with an investment size of USD 25 - 100 million. It also acquires controlling and minority interest.	Private Equity Investor	2015-12-31

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Former positions of Michael Zupon

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Tribeca Early Stage Partners Tribeca Early Stage Partners Investment ManagersFinance Tribeca ESP invests in companies located in the United States and United Kingdom, primarily in London. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of fintech, deep tech & science, data, insurtech and proptech sectors. It provides financing for seed to early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 2 million.	Private Equity Investor	2023-11-30
Sound Harbor Partners LLC Sound Harbor Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sound Harbor Partners provides financing to middle-market companies. The firm seeks to invest in middle-market companies with strong management teams. They invest in both debt and equity securities to fund balance sheet restructuring needs and strategic growth initiatives. Investments may be structured as secured loans, senior debt, subordinated debt and equity securities. Their investments generally range from $10 million to $50 million. They may make larger investments in conjunction with co-investors. Safe Harbor Partners focuses on investments in the consumer, energy, healthcare, industrial and media & telecommunications sectors. They target operationally sound that have a sustainable competitive advantage.	Founder	2016-11-30
The Carlyle Group LP (Global Credit) The Carlyle Group LP (Global Credit) Investment ManagersFinance Carlyle Group seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity.	Private Equity Investor	-
Carlyle Investment Management LLC Carlyle Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services	Director/Board Member	2008-12-30
CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	10
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services	Finance
NationsBank of Texas NA NationsBank of Texas NA Major BanksFinance Nationally chartered commercial bank	Finance
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Regional BanksFinance Provides personal, commercial and business banking services	Finance
Carlyle Investment Management LLC Carlyle Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services	Finance
Miami University Miami University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Carlyle Group LP (Global Credit) The Carlyle Group LP (Global Credit) Investment ManagersFinance Carlyle Group seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity.	Finance
Sound Harbor Partners LLC Sound Harbor Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sound Harbor Partners provides financing to middle-market companies. The firm seeks to invest in middle-market companies with strong management teams. They invest in both debt and equity securities to fund balance sheet restructuring needs and strategic growth initiatives. Investments may be structured as secured loans, senior debt, subordinated debt and equity securities. Their investments generally range from $10 million to $50 million. They may make larger investments in conjunction with co-investors. Safe Harbor Partners focuses on investments in the consumer, energy, healthcare, industrial and media & telecommunications sectors. They target operationally sound that have a sustainable competitive advantage.	Finance
Tribeca Early Stage Partners Tribeca Early Stage Partners Investment ManagersFinance Tribeca ESP invests in companies located in the United States and United Kingdom, primarily in London. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of fintech, deep tech & science, data, insurtech and proptech sectors. It provides financing for seed to early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 2 million.	Finance
Orangewood Partners Management LLC Orangewood Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Orangewood Partners Mgmt invests in companies located in the United States primarily in North America. The firm focuses on companies operating in the field of consumer, business, multi-unit, franchise, human capital, health and wellness . It provides financing for buyout and growth transactions with an investment size of USD 25 - 100 million. It also acquires controlling and minority interest.	Finance
StepStone Private Credit Fund LLC StepStone Private Credit Fund LLC Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a private equity fund	Finance