People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2012–2012 · Retailing
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPO Merchants & Operators, LLC | — | Retailing | Series B | $34.7M | $115.4M | 2012 |
William M. Shaner at the center, the companies they're named on, and every other operator named alongside them — an interlock map of shared founding teams, boards and funds. Name-matched, so treat as a research lead.
People named alongside William M. Shaner on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel C. Staton | 1 | 3 |
| Larry F. Tyler | 1 | 1 |
| Jeff F. Schneider | 1 | 1 |
| Steven T. Biesanz | 1 | 1 |
| Thomas Holley | 1 | 1 |
| George F. Meyer, Jr. | 1 | 1 |
People are matched by normalized name across records; a common name may merge distinct individuals. Treat as a research lead, the same way modeled valuations are directional, not quoted.