Stephen J. Shaper
Founder at Middlemarch Capital Corp.
Profile
Stephen J.
Shaper is the founder of Middlemarch Capital Corp.
founded in 2010, where he holds the title of Director.
Currently, he holds the position of Director at Mickie Service Co., Inc., and is a member of both the World Presidents' Organization and the Young Presidents' Organization, Chicago Chapter.
He was also a Director at Media Survivors, Inc., MetOx Technologies, Inc., and TeraVicta Technologies, Inc. Additionally, he held the position of Director & Executive Vice President-Sales at PreCash, Inc. from 2007 to 2010, Independent Non-Executive Director at Paysafe Group Ltd.
from 2012 to 2015, and Independent Director at Elevate Credit, Inc. from 2014 to 2022.
Mr. Shaper's education includes an undergraduate degree from Rice University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Stephen J. Shaper active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Middlemarch Capital Corp. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Mickie Service Co., Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
World Presidents' Organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Young Presidents' Organization, Chicago Chapter
Young Presidents' Organization, Chicago Chapter Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Chicago Chapter operates as a network of peers that connects members to exchange ideas, learning, and share strategies. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The American company was founded in 1951 by George Victor. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Stephen J. Shaper
Companies | Position | End |
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ELEVATE CREDIT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-01-24 |
PAYSAFE GROUP LTD | Director/Board Member | 2015-08-02 |
TeraVicta Technologies, Inc.
TeraVicta Technologies, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology TeraVicta Technologies, Inc. provides broadband MEMS switches and modules. Its MEMS based switching solutions integrates with other electronic components. The company was founded by Robert Miracky in July 2000 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-21 |
PreCash, Inc.
PreCash, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance PreCash, Inc. provides payment and transaction processing services. It specializes in real-time payment solutions that convert cash into electronic payments for consumers who do not use traditional payment methods such as credit cards or bank accounts. The firm offers bill payment processing services, prepaid debit card program management services, real-time cash bill payments, prepaid wireless refills, walk-in payments services, and mobile solutions to businesses, financial institutions, consumers, mobile industry and retailers. The company was founded by Matt J. Callanan and David Resnick in 1998 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Optimal Group, Inc.
Optimal Group, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Optimal Group, Inc. manufactured consumer robotic, toy and entertainment products and provided credit card processing services. The company was founded in 1996 and was headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2008-11-04 |
Training of Stephen J. Shaper
Rice University | Undergraduate Degree |
Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Private companies | 20 |
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Optimal Group, Inc.
Optimal Group, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Optimal Group, Inc. manufactured consumer robotic, toy and entertainment products and provided credit card processing services. The company was founded in 1996 and was headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Consumer Durables |
Paysafe Group Ltd.
Paysafe Group Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Paysafe Group Ltd. provides online payment processing and money transfer services. The firm offers an integrated suite of secure and e-commerce payment solutions. It operates through the following segments: Payment Processing, Digital Wallets and Prepaid. The Payment Processing segment generates fees through the Paysafe and Paysafe Asia processing platforms where customers send money directly to merchants, as well as payolution's online payment services, white label technology solutions and consulting services. The Digital Wallets segment generates fees by transactions between members and merchants using the NETELLER service and Net+prepaid cards, and the Skrill Wallet and Skrill prepaid cards. The Prepaid generates fee from merchants accepting payments made using paysafecard prepaid vouchers and charges to consumers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
MetOx Technologies, Inc.
MetOx Technologies, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology MetOx Technologies, Inc. develops technology to produce high temperature superconductors. The firm currently holds a non-exclusive worldwide license from the University of Houston to a material (YBCO) developed by the UH at its Texas Center for Superconductivity and an exclusive worldwide license to deposition technology developed by the UH at its Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center. The company was founded by Lou Castellani and Dr. Alex Ignatiev in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Electronic Technology |
TeraVicta Technologies, Inc.
TeraVicta Technologies, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology TeraVicta Technologies, Inc. provides broadband MEMS switches and modules. Its MEMS based switching solutions integrates with other electronic components. The company was founded by Robert Miracky in July 2000 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Electronic Technology |
Media Survivors, Inc.
Media Survivors, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Media Survivors, Inc. operates an online web-based heavy equipment marketing company. The company operates through two segments: Event Marketing and Stock Market Simulation Services. The Event Marketing segment engages in advertising, marketing and brand messaging sales at premium locations and special events throughout the United States of America. The Stock Market Simulation Services segment provides stock market simulations that allow users to practice trading all types of securities, including stocks, options, futures, mutual funds and bonds. It was founded on December 28, 2000 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Technology Services |
PreCash, Inc.
PreCash, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance PreCash, Inc. provides payment and transaction processing services. It specializes in real-time payment solutions that convert cash into electronic payments for consumers who do not use traditional payment methods such as credit cards or bank accounts. The firm offers bill payment processing services, prepaid debit card program management services, real-time cash bill payments, prepaid wireless refills, walk-in payments services, and mobile solutions to businesses, financial institutions, consumers, mobile industry and retailers. The company was founded by Matt J. Callanan and David Resnick in 1998 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
Terra Payments, Inc.
Terra Payments, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Terra Payments, Inc. used to provide transaction software and services to process credit card, check and debit card payments by phone and over the Internet. It used to also processes credit card payments for online gaming and other Internet businesses and it enables online payments by checks and direct debits. Optimal Group acquired Terra Payments in 2004 and changed the new subsidiary's name to Optimal Payments. The company was headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Technology Services |
TeleCheck Services LLC
TeleCheck Services LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services TeleCheck Services, Inc. provides paper and electronic check services. The company offers electronic check acceptance, back office conversion, paper check acceptance, internet check acceptance, telephone acceptance, lockbox payment, check on delivery, and live verify solutions. It provides its services to the retail, financial, grocery and other industries. TeleCheck Services was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Houston, TX | Technology Services |
Associated Building Services, Inc.
Associated Building Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Associated Building Services, Inc. provides professional building services. Its services include janitorial services, clean room protocol, carpet maintenance and restoration, refuse removal and recycling, post-construction cleans, day porters and attendants, painting and maintenance labor, doormat exchange, and re-lamping. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Commercial Services |
Convergent Investors LLC
Convergent Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Convergent Investors LLC is an Independent Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has offices in Houston. | Finance |
First Data Corp.
First Data Corp. Regional BanksFinance First Data Corp. provides electronic commerce and payment solutions. It offers credit card processing and solutions, cash advance, data security, payroll delivery, and check acceptance services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Finance |
Think Finance, Inc.
Think Finance, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Think Finance, Inc. develops next-generation financial products for consumers using a technology and analytics platform. Its products bridge the gap between payday loans and credit cards. The firm assists its clients by helping them to offer responsible and transparent credit products and also as a trusted advisor in developing sustainable business strategies. Think Finance was founded by Mike Stinson in 2001 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Technology Services |
Optimal Payments, Inc.
Optimal Payments, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Optimal Payments, Inc. provides payment processing services. It processes checks, credit card, and debit card payments by phone and over Internet. The firm serves the retail, restaurants, and education sectors. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Finance |
Middlemarch Capital Corp. | |
Elevate Credit, Inc.
Elevate Credit, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Elevate Credit, Inc. engages in provision of online financial services for subprime credit consumers. It offers online credit solutions to consumers in the U.S. and the United Kingdom who are not well-served by traditional bank products and who are looking for options than payday loans, title loans, pawn, and storefront installment loans. The company was founded on January 31, 2014 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Finance |
Direct Connect LLC
Direct Connect LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Direct Connect LLC provides electronic payment processing equipment and merchant services. It offers solutions for the businesses including brick-n-mortar retail stores, direct mail and phone order operations, B2B, government contractors, service industries, and software developers. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Chantilly, VA. | Commercial Services |
Mickie Service Co., Inc. | |
World Presidents' Organization | |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Commercial Services |
Young Presidents' Organization, Chicago Chapter
Young Presidents' Organization, Chicago Chapter Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Chicago Chapter operates as a network of peers that connects members to exchange ideas, learning, and share strategies. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The American company was founded in 1951 by George Victor. | Commercial Services |
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