About
Matt Ragsdale is a Partner at Aristeia Capital LLC in Greenwich, CT, where he specializes in event-driven, distressed debt, high yield, and relative value investments across the capital structure. In this role, he is responsible for researching, sourcing, and managing investments that span special situations and complex credits, with a particular focus on corporate credit and distressed securities.
Ragsdale's investment expertise has been built over a distinguished career at leading asset management firms, including senior positions at Scoggin Management, MeehanCombs, Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners, Eos Partners, D.B. Zwirn & Co., and Deutsche Bank. He is recognized for his depth of knowledge in navigating volatile markets and identifying idiosyncratic opportunities within the credit and event-driven space.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and is an alumnus of the Gilman School. Ragsdale is noted in the industry for his skillful management of complex investment strategies and his contributions to successful portfolio outcomes through diligent research and innovative investment approaches in distressed, high yield, and event-driven assets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristeia Capital | Senior Analyst | Dec 2019 to Present | — |
| Aristeia Capital | Partner | Jan 2019 to Present | — |
| Scoggin Management | Senior Analyst | Jan 2015 to Jan 2019 | — |
| MeehanCombs | Partner and Senior Analyst | Jan 2013 to Jan 2014 | — |
| Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners | Investment Analyst | Jan 2011 to Jan 2013 | — |
| Eos Partners | Senior Analyst and Principal | Dec 2007 to Dec 2011 | — |
| Eos Partners | Principal and Senior Analyst | Jan 2007 to Jan 2011 | — |
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
1998 — 2002
Gilman School
1994 — 1998
Others at Aristeia Capital LLC (13)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Andy Anderson | Partner | Stamford, CT , United States |
| Analyst | United States | |
J Jake Mazotas | Partner | Greenwich, CT , United States |
M Michael Costelloe | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
| Managing Director Head of Credit Trading | Weston, CT , United States | |
| Analyst: Information Management | New York, NY , United States | |
| Managing Director | New York, NY , United States | |
S Steve Robinson | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
B Bejoy Maliakal | analyst | New York, NY , United States |
G Guowei Jiang | Analyst | United States |