Profile
Matt is a Partner at Middleton Partners where he focuses on operating businesses.
Matt is co-founder and executive chairman of the Food Service Exchange (FSX), where he leads the development and execution of the company’s overall vision, creates and implements business growth strategies, and oversees high-level corporate decisions.
Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for O2COOL.
Previously, he served on the Board of Directors for Maurice Sporting Goods.
Prior to joining Middleton, Matt worked at GCM Grosvenor, an alternative asset management firm.
He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin – Red McCombs School of Business in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree of business, with a focus on corporate finance
Matthew Jaffee active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Middleton O2cool Investors LLC
 Middleton O2cool Investors LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Middleton O2cool Investors LLC operates as holding firm. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Middleton Partners LLC
 Middleton Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Middleton Partners LLC (Middleton Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Keith W. Jaffee. The firm is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2018 |
O2Cool LLC
 O2Cool LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing GLJ LLC designs, manufactures and distributes consumer products. It specializes in cooling, hydration and patio, pool, and beach solution. The company was founded by Linda M. Usher in 1992 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2018 |
The Bazaar, Inc. (Illinois)
 The Bazaar, Inc. (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bazaar, Inc. is an American company that offers a mix of sophisticated cuisine, artful service, and playful theatrics. The private company's flagship restaurant, the bazaar by José Andrés, provides a dining experience that goes beyond just a meal and turns into a celebration. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/2020 |
Maurice Sporting Goods LLC
 Maurice Sporting Goods LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Maurice Sporting Goods LLC wholesales musical instruments and sporting goods. Its product applications include fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation markets, serving mass retailers and independent dealers. The company was founded by Maurice Olshansky in 1923 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2018 |
Food Service Exchange LLC
 Food Service Exchange LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Food Service Exchange LLC is an online marketplace for the commercial food service equipment and supply industry. Food Service Exchange is based in Flower Mound, TX. The company focuses on overstock, discontinued, and scratch & dent inventory, offering over 2,000 SKUs at an average discount of over 50% of today's market price. The company connects food service operators with food service manufacturers and dealers, providing benefits for all. The company was founded by Michael Lyons, Keith W. Jaffee, and Matthew Jaffee. The CEO is Roger Filizetti. | Founder | - |
Former positions of Matthew Jaffee
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Children's Research Fund
 The Children's Research Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Children's Research Fund engages in raising funds for innovative biomedical research. The non-profit company is based in Ruthin, UK. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2023 |
| PINSTRIPES HOLDINGS INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Matthew Jaffee
| McCombs School of Business | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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O2Cool LLC
O2Cool LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing GLJ LLC designs, manufactures and distributes consumer products. It specializes in cooling, hydration and patio, pool, and beach solution. The company was founded by Linda M. Usher in 1992 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Producer Manufacturing |
The Bazaar, Inc. (Illinois)
The Bazaar, Inc. (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bazaar, Inc. is an American company that offers a mix of sophisticated cuisine, artful service, and playful theatrics. The private company's flagship restaurant, the bazaar by José Andrés, provides a dining experience that goes beyond just a meal and turns into a celebration. | Commercial Services |
Middleton Partners LLC
Middleton Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Middleton Partners LLC (Middleton Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Keith W. Jaffee. The firm is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. | Finance |
The Children's Research Fund
The Children's Research Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Children's Research Fund engages in raising funds for innovative biomedical research. The non-profit company is based in Ruthin, UK. | Miscellaneous |
Maurice Sporting Goods LLC
Maurice Sporting Goods LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Maurice Sporting Goods LLC wholesales musical instruments and sporting goods. Its product applications include fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation markets, serving mass retailers and independent dealers. The company was founded by Maurice Olshansky in 1923 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Distribution Services |
Middleton O2cool Investors LLC
Middleton O2cool Investors LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Middleton O2cool Investors LLC operates as holding firm. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Finance |
Banyan Acquisition Corp.
 Banyan Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Banyan Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on March 10, 2021 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Finance |
Food Service Exchange LLC
Food Service Exchange LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Food Service Exchange LLC is an online marketplace for the commercial food service equipment and supply industry. Food Service Exchange is based in Flower Mound, TX. The company focuses on overstock, discontinued, and scratch & dent inventory, offering over 2,000 SKUs at an average discount of over 50% of today's market price. The company connects food service operators with food service manufacturers and dealers, providing benefits for all. The company was founded by Michael Lyons, Keith W. Jaffee, and Matthew Jaffee. The CEO is Roger Filizetti. | Producer Manufacturing |
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