Matthew Aptman
Managing Director - Business Development and Strategy at Fir Tree Capital Management LP
About
Matthew Aptman is Managing Director of Business Development & Strategy at Fir Tree Partners, where he leads strategic initiatives for growth and investor relations across the firm’s alternative investment platforms. He specializes in alternative investments, hedge funds, and private equity, focusing particularly on the development and implementation of innovative business strategies within these asset classes.
Aptman brings a robust track record in business development, marketing, and investor relations from previous roles at Incline Global Management, Impala Asset Management, Comvest Partners, and John W. Henry & Company, as well as entrepreneurial experience as Founder & Managing Principal of Everglades Partners. His expertise covers a diverse set of institutional investment vehicles and fund structures, equipping him to drive strategic partnerships and capital solutions in a variety of alternative markets.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida, demonstrating a strong analytical foundation and a keen understanding of market dynamics. Throughout his career, Matthew Aptman has been recognized for his contributions to firm growth, client relationships, and the creation of innovative investment frameworks within the alternative investment industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Partners | Managing Director - Business Development and Strategy | Dec 2022 to Present | — |
| Everglades Partners | Founder and Managing Principal | Jan 2017 to Present | — |
| Incline Global Management, LLC | Partner and Chief Operating Officer | Jun 2020 to Dec 2022 | — |
| Impala Asset Management | Head of Business Development | Jan 2012 to Jan 2017 | — |
| Hedge Fund | Managing Director - Marketing and Investor Relations | Jan 2009 to Jan 2012 | — |
| Hedge Fund | Director - Marketing and Investor Relations | Jan 2008 to Jan 2009 | — |
| Comvest Partners | Director - Marketing and Investor Relations | Jan 2008 to Jan 2008 | — |
| John W. Henry & Company | Director - Marketing and Investor Relations | Jan 2004 to Jan 2008 | — |
Education
University of Florida
B.A.
1995 — 1999
Avon Old Farms School
1992 — 1995
Others at Fir Tree Capital Management LP (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner, Co-Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel | New York, NY , United States |
C Clinton Biondo | Managing Director | Miami, FL , United States |
 | Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer | New York, NY , United States |
 | Managing Director | United States |
S Sachin Gupta | Managing Director, Investment Team | New York, NY , United States |
W Will McGirr | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
J Jack Cox | Vice President | New York, NY , United States |
 | Investment Associate | New York, NY , United States |