The Evolving Environment in Private Equity
With Subject Matter Experts
Victor Masaya - Managing Partner at Presidio Investors
Matt Sitter - CEO, AFN
These are undoubtedly interesting times for the capital markets and, in some ways, unprecedented.
Given the challenging macro environment, including interest rates, inflation, and valuations, how should I be thinking about strategic alternatives if I’m looking to raise capital or sell a portion or all of my business?
How have these turbulent times impacted how investors think about new potential investments?
Join Victor Masaya, Managing Partner of Presidio Investors & Matt Sitter, AFN Global CEO, in a discussion on the current landscape of the private equity environment and how it may impact strategic alternatives for your business.
Victor Masaya
Victor Masaya joined Presidio Investors in 2009 and has approximately two decades of private equity investment, financial services, and operating experience. Mr. Masaya serves as Managing Partner for Presidio Investors, where he focuses on lower-middle market private equity investing.
Before Presidio Investors, Mr. Masaya served as an investment banker for Presidio Merchant Partners, advising companies on corporate finance transactions and mergers & acquisitions. Previously, he held corporate strategy, finance, and operational roles at GreenPoint Mortgage, a mortgage banking company, and tax and accounting roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Masaya received an MBA from the Ross School of Business, the University of Michigan, and a Master of Business, Taxation from the University of Southern California. He earned his undergraduate degree from the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. Mr. Masaya is also active in the community, formerly serving as a member of the Board and Vice Chairman of the East Bay Asian Youth Center in Oakland, California, and is a founding member of Project by Project San Francisco.
Managing Partner at Presidio Investors
Matt Sitter
Matt Sitter is a passionate believer in the power of networks to innovate and realize new opportunities. His career has focused on helping leaders grow, succeed, and to mobilize their teams, organizations, and networks.
Matt’s work has spanned a broad array of industries including Healthcare, Technology, Real Estate Investment, Consumer Products, and Finance (amongst others). He has worked with multiple Fortune 500 executive teams, Private Equity firms, startups, and everything in between.
In addition to his role at AFN, Matt is currently a partner at the Advisory Services firm, Advantary. His experience includes leadership roles at The McChrystal Group, CrossLead, Inc., and MedLever. He has led multiple functions including Product Management, Marketing, Reimbursement, and Product Development.
Matt is a certified Executive Coach, completed his undergraduate studies at Brown University and received his MBA from Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business. He is a proud father and husband.
CEO, AFN
