Paul Lipson

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Fort Point Capital LLC

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Paul Lipson is the founder of Fort Point Capital LLC, which was founded in 2009.
He is currently a Director at Sullivan, Inc., a member of the board of directors at CellSite Solutions LLC, and a Director at Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors LLC.
Mr. Lipson's former positions include being a member of the board of directors at Van Pool Transportation LLC from 2014 to 2018, a member of the board of directors at PakEnergy LLC from 2016 to 2019, a Director at 3Phase Elevator Corp.
from 2018 to 2021, and a Vice President at Fidelity Private Equity, Inc. from 2007 to 2009.
He was also a Principal at Great Hill Partners LP.
Mr. Lipson's education includes an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York, an undergraduate degree from Colgate University, and an MBA from Columbia Business School, which he received in 2004.

Paul Lipson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Fort Point Capital LLC Fort Point Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fort Point Capital seeks investment opportunities in lower middle market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 20 - 100 million. The firm focuses on business services, healthcare, information technology, transportation & logistics. It participates in buyout and add-on transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 30 million. It acquires controlling interest in the company.	Founder	2011-06-28
Sullivan, Inc. Sullivan, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells home decoration and gift products	Director/Board Member	2013-12-31
CellSite Solutions LLC CellSite Solutions LLC Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies and installs used telecommunications equipment	Director/Board Member	2021-01-08
Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors, Inc. Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors, Inc. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Provides pond and lake treatment services & sells fish stocking and related products through online	Director/Board Member	2022-01-31

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Companies	Position	End
3Phase Elevator Corp. 3Phase Elevator Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides elevator and escalator services	Director/Board Member	2021-01-05
PakEnergy LLC PakEnergy LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud based software solutions for energy companies	Director/Board Member	2019-09-30
Van Pool Transportation LLC Van Pool Transportation LLC Other TransportationTransportation Provides transportation services	Director/Board Member	2018-04-30
Fidelity Private Equity, Inc. Fidelity Private Equity, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance FCI invests in the form of common equity, preferred stock, or subordinated debt (in conjunction with equity investment) and seeks majority voting control. They take a generalist approach to investing and have a wide background of industry experience, including industrial products and equipment, consumer products, packaging, automotive aftermarket, construction/building materials and supplies, distribution businesses, business services, specialty chemicals, oil and gas equipment and services and healthcare services and medical devices. The firm actively seeks viable stand-alone divisions/subsidiaries of financially distressed entities, but avoids operating turnarounds. Management teams are expected to co-invest and will participate in incentive equity programs. They avoid start-ups/venture capital and companies with significant technology or regulatory risks. FCI has no strict holding period limit, but generally expects to seek liquidity for investments within a four to seven year period.	Private Equity Investor	2009-07-29
Great Hill Partners LP Great Hill Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Great Hill Partners invests in companies located in the United States with an enterprise value less than USD 1250 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of software, financial services, healthcare, consumer and business services. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 100 - 750 million. It also acquires majority or minority interests.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2006-12-30

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The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Colgate University Colgate University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Fidelity Private Equity, Inc. Fidelity Private Equity, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance FCI invests in the form of common equity, preferred stock, or subordinated debt (in conjunction with equity investment) and seeks majority voting control. They take a generalist approach to investing and have a wide background of industry experience, including industrial products and equipment, consumer products, packaging, automotive aftermarket, construction/building materials and supplies, distribution businesses, business services, specialty chemicals, oil and gas equipment and services and healthcare services and medical devices. The firm actively seeks viable stand-alone divisions/subsidiaries of financially distressed entities, but avoids operating turnarounds. Management teams are expected to co-invest and will participate in incentive equity programs. They avoid start-ups/venture capital and companies with significant technology or regulatory risks. FCI has no strict holding period limit, but generally expects to seek liquidity for investments within a four to seven year period.	Finance
Great Hill Partners LP Great Hill Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Great Hill Partners invests in companies located in the United States with an enterprise value less than USD 1250 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of software, financial services, healthcare, consumer and business services. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 100 - 750 million. It also acquires majority or minority interests.	Finance
Van Pool Transportation LLC Van Pool Transportation LLC Other TransportationTransportation Provides transportation services	Transportation
PakEnergy LLC PakEnergy LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud based software solutions for energy companies	Technology Services
Fort Point Capital LLC Fort Point Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fort Point Capital seeks investment opportunities in lower middle market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 20 - 100 million. The firm focuses on business services, healthcare, information technology, transportation & logistics. It participates in buyout and add-on transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 30 million. It acquires controlling interest in the company.	Finance
Columbia Business School Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Sullivan, Inc. Sullivan, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells home decoration and gift products	Retail Trade
3Phase Elevator Corp. 3Phase Elevator Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides elevator and escalator services	Industrial Services
CellSite Solutions LLC CellSite Solutions LLC Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies and installs used telecommunications equipment	Distribution Services
Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors, Inc. Jones Fish Hatcheries & Distributors, Inc. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Provides pond and lake treatment services & sells fish stocking and related products through online	Industrial Services