HoldCo Builders The Ultimate HoldCo Model: Turning Advisory into Long-Term Equity in Wonderful Businesses | Matthew Mathison Interview
Meet Matthew Mathison – Co-founder and Managing Partner at MBL Partners, a firm building and investing in enduring, cash-flowing businesses. With a unique mix of Wall Street experience and entrepreneurial grit, Matthew shares how MBL identifies overlooked opportunities, partners with exceptional operators, and builds long-term value without chasing hype.
If you're into real-world investing, smart capital allocation, and the playbook behind durable business success—this one's for you.
Please enjoy this conversation with Matthew Mathison., co-founder of MBL Partners.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:17 - The defining moment from his hedge fund days that shaped his approach to business
00:06:18 - Launching his own hedge fund in his mid-30s
00:13:39 - Lessons and stories from seeing a company grow from $100M to over $1B in market cap
00:17:47 - Recovering from extremely difficult times: carrying the weight of the world
00:21:06 - Obvious red flags when evaluating high-growth companies
00:24:18 - The core thesis behind MBL Partners
00:29:57 - From advisory to financial investment and equity
00:33:31 - Matthew’s 'cup of tea' in terms of investment case
00:37:14 - What MBL does when stepping into a business
00:40:15 - How they build deal flow
00:45:02 - Matthew and his talented team members
00:47:43 - A look into their portfolio companies
00:52:15 - Matthew’s perspective on using outside capital
00:54:35 - Stories of huge successes and epic failures
00:59:42 - What’s next on Matthew’s to-do list
01:01:17 - Why he’s glad to be starting now—not 10 years ago
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