James F. Wade
Managing General Partner

Mr. Wade graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1978 with a BBA in Finance, and was then employed by the Harris Bank in Chicago.  He received an MBA from Harvard Business School, joined M/C Partners in 1982, and became a partner in 1987.  Mr. Wade has been responsible for developing the firm's involvement in the telecom service sectors, including mobile wireless, broadband wireless, CLEC, fiber and residential broadband providers.  As Managing Partner of M/C Venture Partners, Mr. Wade leads the investment process including determining sector focus, seeking out management teams, founding new companies and working with financial sources that provide debt and equity capital to grow companies.  He currently serves on the boards of directors of Cavalier Telephone, Revol, NuVox Communications, Open Mobile, Lightower Holdings, Melita Cable, Cellular One of East Texas and Trumper III. 

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