Matthew Sheehan
InvestorInvestor at Acorn Capital
Melbourne, Australia
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Matthew Sheehan is an Investment Director at Acorn Capital Ltd with more than 10 years of experience in financial services. He has worked with ASX-listed company boards and public funds, with expertise in ASX and ASIC reporting requirements, equity capital raising from institutional and retail sources, and stakeholder management across regulators, advisers, and investors. His technical capabilities span funds management, capital management, acquisitions and disposals, and corporate operations.
Experience
- Acorn Capital LtdInvestment Directorcurrent2009 β presentMelbourne, Australia
- Macquarie GroupAssociate Director2005 β 2008Sydney, Australia
- BTCorporate Lawyer2003 β 2005London, United Kingdom
- LinklatersAssociate2001 β 2003London, United Kingdom
- Fried FrankAssociate1999 β 2001Greater New York City Area
- Blake DawsonSolicitor1996 β 1999Melbourne, Australia
Skills & more
Financial Modeling2Portfolio Management1EquitiesValuationAsset ManagementCorporate Finance2Investment BankingCapital MarketsHedge FundsAlternative Investments
From Matthew's professional profile.
Colleagues at Acorn Capital
Andrew Burt
Investment Director at Acorn Capital
Angus Mackay
Analyst and Dealer (Materials) at Acorn Capital
Arthur Kabissios
Compliance Manager at Acorn Capital
Ben Dalling
Investment Director and Portfolio Manager (Financials & Industrials) at Acorn Capital
Bob Officer
Investor at Acorn Capital
Brian Gan
Analyst (Generalist) at Acorn Capital
Dan McAleer
Head of Business Development at Acorn Capital
Paul Palumbo
Portfolio Manager (Healthcare & Industrials) at Acorn Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Matthew Sheehan?
- Matthew Sheehan is an Investment Director at Acorn Capital Ltd with more than 10 years of experience in financial services. He has worked with ASX-listed company boards and public funds, with expertise in ASX and ASIC reporting requirements, equity capital raising from institutional and retail sources, and stakeholder management across regulators, advisers, and investors. His technical capabilities span funds management, capital management, acquisitions and disposals, and corporate operations.
- Where does Matthew Sheehan work?
- Matthew Sheehan is Investor at Acorn Capital.
- What check size does Matthew Sheehan write?
- Matthew Sheehan typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
- Where did Matthew Sheehan go to school?
- Matthew Sheehan studied at Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne (Master of Applied Finance, Finance); University of Melbourne (Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)); Monash University (Bachelor of Economics).
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