Constantine Elefter

Constantine Elefter is a Partner at MPE Partners, a private equity firm based in Cleveland, OH, and Boston, MA. He rejoined MPE Partners as a Principal in 2021 and was promoted to Partner in 2022.14

Career Progression

Constantine's career in private equity has been marked by several key positions:

• Current Role: Partner at MPE Partners, based in the Cleveland office3
• Previous Positions:
  • Principal at The Riverside Company
  • Vice President at Norwest Equity Partners
  • Senior Associate at MPE Partners (2010-2013)
  • Associate at Morgenthaler

Education

Constantine holds impressive academic credentials:

• B.S. in Business Administration with Honors from The Ohio State University
• M.B.A. as a Fuqua Scholar from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business1

Responsibilities and Achievements

As a Partner at MPE Partners, Constantine:

• Serves as Chairman of Precision Pipeline and Webster3
• Played a key role in MPE's recent success, including seven investments, a portfolio company exit, three dividend recaps, and a sale leaseback transaction in the 12 months leading up to 20242
• Accepted the 2024 Private Equity Fund Deal Maker of the Year award on behalf of MPE Partners at the 27th Annual Deal Maker Awards2

Professional Recognition

Constantine's colleagues at MPE Partners have praised his capabilities:

Peter Taft, Partner at MPE, noted, "We have been impressed with Constantine's investment judgment and relationship development capabilities."4

Constantine's approach to private equity investing and his success with lower middle market companies align well with MPE's Midwestern presence and investment strategy.1