Matt Gibbons

Managing Director - Private Equity

2019 - Current

Founding manager, overseeing the firm’s Private Equity / Growth Equity practice and is responsible for developing investment strategies, managing companies in the portfolio, and determining suitable investments for the firm. Invests in companies that are led by strong management teams and positioned to benefit from strategic enhancements, operational improvements, and attractive industry tailwinds (within Media, Entertainment, Sports, and Consumer sectors).

Board Member

2024

Board Member

2022

Board Member

2022

Board Member

2021

Private Equity Investor

2015 - 2019

Responsible for sourcing, conducting diligence, and negotiating equity investments in the media, entertainment, business services, and consumer brands sectors. Investments included control transactions, growth equity investments, public shell company mergers, and add-on acquisitions/sales of portfolio companies (Power Rangers, Saban Brands, Univision, Saban Music, Panavision, Partner Communications, Epic Games, etc.)

Investment Banking - M&A

2011 - 2015

Closed numerous middle market transactions including M&A and debt financings in various industries such as business services, retail, technology, niche manufacturing, and industrials.

International Corporate Finance

2010 - 2011

Worked with international business and finance teams to oversee performance of international brick & mortar locations

Staff

2009 - 2009

On staff with Congressman Ed Royce, working to research and prep the Congressman on Healthcare Reform Bill (H.R. 3200). Constituent services and event organization.