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Matthew Amico
Partner at Turn/River Capital
Matthew Amico is a Partner in Investments at Turn/River Capital, a private equity firm that focuses on SaaS and web-based businesses.14 Here's a comprehensive overview of Matthew Amico's background and role:
Professional Experience
Matthew joined Turn/River Capital in 2018.2 In his role as Partner, he is responsible for:
- Sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities
- Partnering closely with the Operations Team to drive value creation post-investment
- Advising company management and serving on boards of portfolio companies
Prior to joining Turn/River, Matthew worked at:
- SkyBridge Capital: A hedge fund investment firm, where he held roles in both New York and London
- Goldman Sachs: As an investment banking analyst in New York23
Education
Matthew graduated from Tufts University with a B.A. in Political Science and Economics.23
Investment Philosophy
At Turn/River, Matthew is part of a team that takes a unique approach to investing:
- They organize themselves to resemble the software companies they invest in, rather than a traditional investment firm
- This approach allows them to think about value creation in innovative ways
- They focus on partnering with the next generation of software companies in a manner that best suits their needs2
Notable Achievements
- Matthew led Turn/River's investment in ASCI, where he is a board member
- He has also worked on investments in CoSoSys, thinQ, and Mindflash3
- In 2024, Matthew was named one of Private Fund CEO's "New Faces of Finance," recognizing his exceptional leadership in the industry5
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Matthew:
- Is an aspiring amateur chef who enjoys cooking new recipes
- Likes to travel as often as possible
- Enjoys playing golf2
Matthew Amico is known for his expertise in software investing and his ability to help companies "go from good to great" through Turn/River's unique approach to private equity investing in the software sector.2