THE REASON FOR THE SEARCH

MML Capital Partners, a global private equity firm, required a Senior Associate with strong autonomy and leadership capacity to:

• Execute platform and add-on acquisitions independently within a lean deal team

• Manage post-close value creation initiatives and lead board-level portfolio engagement

• Support North American expansion strategies with direct involvement in daily portfolio oversight

THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

MML Capital Partners

MML Capital is a transatlantic private equity firm managing $1.5bn in assets. The firm typically invests $40–$65m in control and minority equity positions, supporting growth-stage businesses with international expansion ambitions. Sector focus is B2B and agnostic, with a preference for business services, industrials, and manufacturing. The firm’s current fund size is $800m, with US-based investments led by a small deal team.

THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY

Matthew led one platform investment, StoneTurn (global forensic accounting), and executed three add-on acquisitions. He is actively involved in daily portfolio oversight including:

• Implementing incentive schemes, hiring strategies, and process improvements

• Supporting M&A pipeline development and execution

• Serving as an active board member for one portfolio and a board observer for three others

Previous exits include:

• PaR Systems: 9x return

• Universal Plant Services: 10.2x return

• Argyle Security: Liquidation

THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate with minimal oversight, executing transactions and managing daily portfolio tasks
• Experience with US-based middle market B2B companies across a broad sector base
• Direct involvement in board-level activities and add-on integration strategies
• Preference for funds <$500m with collaborative team dynamics
• Strong execution skills and full-lifecycle investment experience

OUR APPROACH

Raw Selection sourced experienced PE professionals from mid-market firms with lean deal team structures:

• Focused on those independently managing investment theses, deal execution, and post-close initiatives

• Identified professionals with meaningful board-level experience and proven track record of realizations

• Assessed for interest in sub-$500m funds with US and NY focus

• Evaluated cultural and team fit with highly collaborative environments

THOUGHTS ON THE CANDIDATE

Matthew is a proven PE investor with a broad set of responsibilities—ranging from origination to post-close portfolio work. He has revamped MML's origination strategy, independently quarterbacked a platform acquisition, and driven substantial value creation post-close. Operating in a two-person team reporting directly to a partner, he brings an exceptional level of autonomy and strategic initiative. Following structural changes at MML and lack of clarity around the US team’s future, he is proactively seeking a new opportunity in a more clearly defined and collaborative fund structure.

IMPACT & RESULTS

Execution Leadership: Led platform and add-on acquisitions, managing all diligence and IC material
Value Creation: Drove strategic change in six portfolio companies, including hiring and incentive redesigns
Exit Success: Delivered strong returns on two realized exits (9x and 10.2x)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“Matthew brings independent execution capability rarely seen at the Senior Associate level. He’s strategic, reliable, and adds immediate value across all stages of the investment cycle—particularly post-close, where he thrives in collaborative growth environments.”

Matt Maser, Senior Associate, ArchiMed