John Minter

John Minter is an accomplished investment banker with 36 years of experience in M&A, private equity, structured finance, investment management, consulting, and executive leadership. He has successfully structured, negotiated, and closed complex transactions for real estate developers, operating entities, and financial institutions, providing financing and strategic advice across various industries.

During his tenure at Merrill Lynch, John served as a regional director and national director in the commercial banking group, overseeing a team of 180 professionals and managing significant P&L responsibilities. He played a key role in developing the organization's strategy for financing middle market companies.

Recruited by J.P.Morgan to revamp an underperforming unit, John excelled as managing director and head of the Central Texas region for the private bank. He transformed the business into a top-performing entity, leading sales, financial, operational, and client functions with a focus on regulatory compliance and risk management.

John's career began at First Interstate Bank of Texas, working in the Corporate Banking Group, where he provided senior debt capital and facilitated partnerships for companies in diverse industries. His nonprofit contributions include serving as a trustee of the Seton Fund, chairing A Legacy of Giving (an educational nonprofit), and founding The Fifty (a philanthropic affiliate of Seton Hospital system).

With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas Tech University's Rawls College of Business, John Minter currently leads Austin Growth Capital LLC and has held managing director roles at prominent firms like Bitterblue Investments, Cappello Group, and J.P. Morgan.

John Minter's broad expertise in finance, investment banking, strategic advisory, and nonprofit leadership makes him a respected figure in the industry with a proven track record of driving growth and success in various organizations.