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. ---------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------- Follow Mikk/PrivatEquityGuy on Twitter: https://x.com/PrivatEquityGuy Matthew on Twitter: https://x.com/matthewmathison This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.