Matthew Sporer

Matthew (Matt) Sporer is a Partner at Lakewood Capital Management, LP, a New York-based hedge fund, where he has been a senior investment professional since April 2012. In his role, he is responsible for portfolio management and leading research, with a focus on identifying fundamental long and short equity and credit opportunities across global public markets. Lakewood Capital Management manages diversified strategies, investing in both public equities and fixed income—including high yield, distressed bonds, convertible notes, and preferred stock—using a fundamentally driven, value-oriented approach.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Sporer was an Analyst and Associate at Strategic Value Partners, specializing in distressed and special situations investments, and an Associate at TowerBrook Capital Partners, a global investment management firm focusing on private equity transactions. His broad expertise spans public and private markets, with a particular emphasis on value and event-driven strategies within both equity and credit asset classes.

Mr. Sporer holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. His industry presence includes speaking engagements at leading academic institutions, reflecting his thought leadership in fundamental investing and portfolio management.