The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection

Matthew Garff shares his insights on the private equity industry and how to stand out in the crowd. A must-listen for all private equity professionals


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Introducing Matthew Garff

Matthew Garff is the Senior Managing Director at Sun Capital Partners, Inc. - a private investment firm focused on investing in middle-market businesses. Sun Capital's portfolio includes approximately 35 businesses across multiple sectors, with over 400 acquisitions since the late '90s.

 

What You Will Learn:

Culture as The Key to Success in Private Equity

The Problem with the Low Barrier to Entry in Private Equity

Private Equity Deal Scarcity

 

Breakdown:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:40] The Mistakes PE Firms Make with Their Portfolio Companies

[02:38] How Sun Capital Measures Company Culture

[05:15] The Link Between Great Cultures and PE Success

[07:32] Current Trends in Private Equity

[11:46] What the Best Firms Do to Create Value in Portfolio Companies

[15:53] The Role of PE Firms in Their Portfolio Company's Success

[18:35] Deal Team and Portfolio Team Working Together

[21:11] What's Driving Deal Scarcity in Private Equity

[25:58] Biggest Lessons in Matthew's Career

[28:02] What Matthew Likes and Dislikes About Private Equity

[29:53] The Low Barrier to Entry in Private Equity

[31:30] What Matthew Watches, Reads, and Listens To 

[25:53] Parting Thoughts

 

How Culture Impacts Private Equity Success

Is company culture important for making successful PE firms and portfolio companies? According to Matthew, the culture within a company plays an important role in the performance of that company. Companies with great cultures often translate to better returns for investors. Companies with not-so-great cultures rarely get the intended results for their investors. Unfortunately, culture can often be an afterthought in PE. So, how can you build great cultures in your company? It all starts with getting the right people in the right positions. Firms with the right people are more likely to build a great culture. This, in turn, benefits the firm by embracing a forward-thinking approach—which is often a common predictor of financial success.

 

How to Contact Matthew Garff

Matthew's LinkedIn

Suncappart.com

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