Mike Conaton

Mike has over 30 years of investing experience and is a member of Cyprium’s Investment Committee.  He is responsible for management of the firm, including investor relations, marketing and investment execution.   His industry experience consists of distribution, e-commerce, manufacturing, packaging and food and beverage.

Prior to joining the firm, Mike was a manager of alternative assets and direct investments for a private family office in San Francisco. Activities included direct equity and mezzanine investing in middle market businesses in the US, Asia and Europe. He was previously a Vice President at The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., focusing on leveraged buyout activity in the bank’s Corporate Finance group in New York.

Mike earned a BA with a double major in economics and political science from Stanford University where he was an All-American on the school’s national championship swimming team. 

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mike has served in many roles related to community service, church outreach and youth sports over the years.  He is proud of his three adult kids and lives outside of New York City with his wife Margaret.  Mike enjoys playing guitar in his garage band of nearly 20 years, performing at local charity events, restaurants and bars.