Matthew Dakil
About Matthew Dakil
Matthew Dakil serves as Vice President at Hemingway Capital in Dallas, Texas, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in investment strategies and operational improvements for lower middle-market companies.
Work at Hemingway Capital
Matthew Dakil has served as Vice President at Hemingway Capital since 2022. In this role, he is based in Dallas, Texas, and focuses on operationally-oriented investment strategies. His responsibilities include collaborating with Beckway Group to connect portfolio companies with over 120 experienced operations executives. Dakil's work emphasizes investments in lower middle-market companies, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services.
Previous Experience in Private Equity
Before joining Hemingway Capital, Matthew Dakil was the Owner of Hathaway Equity Partners from 2019 to 2021. He also held the position of Managing Director at SAMCO Capital Markets for nine years, from 2009 to 2018. Additionally, he worked at ESW Capital as a Private Equity Business Development professional for 11 months in 2018. His extensive experience in private equity has equipped him with a deep understanding of investment activities, including buyouts and corporate carve-outs.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Dakil earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Texas McCombs School of Business, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Finance from The University of Dallas. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in operationally-oriented investment strategies and business performance improvement.
Investment Focus and Strategies
Matthew Dakil specializes in investments targeting companies with defensible market positions. His focus areas include manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services. He is involved in developing and executing custom playbooks designed to enhance business performance for portfolio companies. His investment activities encompass ownership transitions, family successions, and turnarounds, reflecting his comprehensive approach to private equity.