Matthew joined Falcon in September 2011

Matthew Prout
Managing Partner and
Co-Portfolio Manager

Prior to joining the Firm, he was a Vice President for Culbro (family office) in a private equity role and with Banc of America Securities’ Leveraged Finance team.

Previously, his affiliations included Lehman Brothers and Roynat Capital. He has served on the Board of Directors of several companies, including current portfolio companies Captain D’s, Chairmans Foods, Heatonist, Mrs. Gerry’s, and One World Fitness.

Matthew holds a B.S. degree from Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill. 

Example Deals

  • Food & Bev/Consumer
    Fund VII

    Initial Investment: January 2023

    Evriholder is a leading designer and supplier of impulse products to blue-chip retail customers.

  • Food & Beverage
    FSEP

    Initial Investment: December, 2019

    Sabrosura (F.K.A. Wisconsin Cheese Group) is a manufacturer and distributor of Hispanic cheeses, meats, desserts and other food-related products.

  • Food & Beverage
    Fund VII

    Initial Investment: September, 2022

    Gulf Pacific is a value-added processor of rice and rice-based specialty ingredients, with a comprehensive portfolio of healthy and organic rice varietals, rice flours and brans, ancient grains, dry edible beans and spice blends.

  • Food & Beverage
    Fund VI

    Initial Investment: July, 2020

    Mrs. Gerry's is a manufacturer and distributor of prepared foods and sides, including macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and pasta salads.

  • Food & Beverage
    Fund VI

    Initial Investment: May, 2022

    Captain D’s is an owner, operator, and franchisor of more than 500 restaurants across the United States offering its customers premium-quality seafood at reasonable prices in a relaxed environment.