Matt Gullen
Director/Board Member at Acqua & Sapone Srl
Profile
Matt is a Managing Director based in H.I.G.
Capital’s Miami office.
He is responsible for all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, transaction structuring, financing, and execution of post-closing growth, operational, and add-on acquisition strategies.
Matt has led investments across a wide range of industries, and currently serves on the boards of several H.I.G.
portfolio companies.
Prior to joining H.I.G.
in 2007, Matt was a Consultant at Mars & Co., where he worked with Fortune 50 companies in the consumer products, media, and manufacturing industries.
He rejoined H.I.G.
in 2020 after spending three years as a Partner at Comvest where he led the business services and chemicals industry verticals.
Matt earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematical Economics from Pomona College.
He earned his M.B.A.
from The Wharton School and his Master of Arts degree in International Studies through the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
Matt Gullen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity)
 H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance H.I.G. Capital LLC (H.I.G Capital) is a private equity division of H.I.G. Capital LLC founded in 1993 by Sami W Mnaymneh and Anthony A Tamer. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida with offices in Europe, Latin America and Middle East. | Private Equity Investor | 31/03/2020 |
Terra Millennium Corp.
 Terra Millennium Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Terra Millennium Corp. provides industrial services. Its services include project management, boiler installation and maintenance, windmill construction and maintenance, solar power plants construction and maintenance and structural steel fabrication and erection services. The firm serves power generation, refining, petrochemical, mining, solar, mineral processing and steel industries. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2022 |
Acqua & Sapone Srl
 Acqua & Sapone Srl Specialty StoresRetail Trade Acqua & Sapone SRL operates cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume stores. The company is headquartered in Milan, Italy. | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2021 |
Hibu, Inc.
 Hibu, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Hibu, Inc. provides digital marketing services to small businesses, including custom website design, social media management, and online business listings management. Hibu is based in Cedar Rapids, IA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers free resources such as whitepapers, infographics, case studies, and videos to help businesses grow online. Kevin Jasper has been the CEO of the company since 2013. Hibu was acquired by H.I.G. Capital LLC (Private Equity) from Yell Group Ltd. (United Kingdom) on May 04, 2021. | Director/Board Member | 30/04/2021 |
Former positions of Matt Gullen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Polymer Additives Holdings, Inc.
 Polymer Additives Holdings, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Polymer Additives Holdings, Inc., also known as Valtris Chemicals, is a producer of specialty chemical additives, intermediaries, and precursors. The company is based in Independence, OH and has subsidiaries in the UK and the United States. The company offers a wide range of products and brands and provides company news and information about its various locations. Valtris Chemicals was founded in 1919, and Paul Angus has been the CEO since 2014. | Director/Board Member | 30/08/2022 |
Comvest Partners, Inc.
 Comvest Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Comvest Partners Inc (Comvest Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Comvest Group Holdings LLC founded in 2000 by Michael S. Falk, Robert L. Priddy and Robert O’Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. | Private Equity Investor | 31/03/2020 |
VanDeMark Chemical, Inc.
 VanDeMark Chemical, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries VanDeMark Chemical, Inc. engages in the manufacture of phosgene derivatives. Its products include acid chlorides, carbazates, carbonates, chloroformates, isocyanates, and other phosgene products. The firm's products are primarily used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, plastics and polymers, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers applications. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Lockport, NY. | Director/Board Member | 29/03/2020 |
Engage2Excel, Inc.
 Engage2Excel, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engage2Excel, Inc. engages in provision of employee recognition and reward services. It offers programs for employee, recognition, talent, acquisition, employee, surveys, performance, and analytics. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Mooresville, NC. | Director/Board Member | 29/03/2020 |
CXtec, Inc.
 CXtec, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services CXtec, Inc. provides sustainable and innovative IT infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage, and software solutions. The company is based in Syracuse, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's Atlantix division offers comprehensive, sustainable, and secure IT hardware life cycle management solutions. With over 40 years of experience, they also offer maintenance and support services to help businesses maximize their technology life-cycle. The company was founded in 1978 by William G. Pomeroy, and the CEO is Peter E. Belyea. | Director/Board Member | 30/12/2016 |
Training of Matt Gullen
| Pomona College | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Pennsylvania | Graduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
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Comvest Partners, Inc.
Comvest Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Comvest Partners Inc (Comvest Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Comvest Group Holdings LLC founded in 2000 by Michael S. Falk, Robert L. Priddy and Robert O’Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. | Finance |
H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity)
H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance H.I.G. Capital LLC (H.I.G Capital) is a private equity division of H.I.G. Capital LLC founded in 1993 by Sami W Mnaymneh and Anthony A Tamer. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida with offices in Europe, Latin America and Middle East. | Finance |
VanDeMark Chemical, Inc.
VanDeMark Chemical, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries VanDeMark Chemical, Inc. engages in the manufacture of phosgene derivatives. Its products include acid chlorides, carbazates, carbonates, chloroformates, isocyanates, and other phosgene products. The firm's products are primarily used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, plastics and polymers, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers applications. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Lockport, NY. | Process Industries |
CXtec, Inc.
CXtec, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services CXtec, Inc. provides sustainable and innovative IT infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage, and software solutions. The company is based in Syracuse, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's Atlantix division offers comprehensive, sustainable, and secure IT hardware life cycle management solutions. With over 40 years of experience, they also offer maintenance and support services to help businesses maximize their technology life-cycle. The company was founded in 1978 by William G. Pomeroy, and the CEO is Peter E. Belyea. | Distribution Services |
The Concord Group Insurance Cos.
 The Concord Group Insurance Cos. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Concord Group Insurance Cos. provides insurance services. It offers insurance services for homes, RV, motorcycles, snowmobiles and travel trailers. The firm provide its services in Vermont and Maine. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Bedford, NH. | Finance |
Engage2Excel, Inc.
Engage2Excel, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engage2Excel, Inc. engages in provision of employee recognition and reward services. It offers programs for employee, recognition, talent, acquisition, employee, surveys, performance, and analytics. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Mooresville, NC. | Commercial Services |
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
 Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. engages in the production of naturally derived specialty chemicals and ingredients focused on personal care, food, consumer, and industrial end markets. It specializes in alkoxylates, polysorbates, and sorbitan esters. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Process Industries |
Lexmark Carpet Mills, Inc.
 Lexmark Carpet Mills, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Lexmark Carpet Mills, Inc. engages in the manufacturing and selling of carpets. It offers residential, hospitality, and expo flooring. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Dalton, GA. | Consumer Durables |
Terra Millennium Corp.
Terra Millennium Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Terra Millennium Corp. provides industrial services. Its services include project management, boiler installation and maintenance, windmill construction and maintenance, solar power plants construction and maintenance and structural steel fabrication and erection services. The firm serves power generation, refining, petrochemical, mining, solar, mineral processing and steel industries. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Producer Manufacturing |
Mars & Co.
 Mars & Co. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Mars & Co. provides business and operational strategy as well as strategic advisory services. The company was founded by Dominique Mars in 1979 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Finance |
Hibu, Inc.
Hibu, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Hibu, Inc. provides digital marketing services to small businesses, including custom website design, social media management, and online business listings management. Hibu is based in Cedar Rapids, IA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers free resources such as whitepapers, infographics, case studies, and videos to help businesses grow online. Kevin Jasper has been the CEO of the company since 2013. Hibu was acquired by H.I.G. Capital LLC (Private Equity) from Yell Group Ltd. (United Kingdom) on May 04, 2021. | Commercial Services |
Acqua & Sapone Srl
Acqua & Sapone Srl Specialty StoresRetail Trade Acqua & Sapone SRL operates cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume stores. The company is headquartered in Milan, Italy. | Retail Trade |
Polymer Additives Holdings, Inc.
Polymer Additives Holdings, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Polymer Additives Holdings, Inc., also known as Valtris Chemicals, is a producer of specialty chemical additives, intermediaries, and precursors. The company is based in Independence, OH and has subsidiaries in the UK and the United States. The company offers a wide range of products and brands and provides company news and information about its various locations. Valtris Chemicals was founded in 1919, and Paul Angus has been the CEO since 2014. | Process Industries |
Cornerstone Chemical Co. Ltd.
 Cornerstone Chemical Co. Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Cornerstone Chemical Co. Ltd., the British company trades chemical products. The company is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK and was founded in 2011. | Distribution Services |
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