Matthew Purtu

Matthew Purtu, CPA, is an experienced finance professional currently serving as an Investment Banking Associate at Takenaka Partners LLC since April 2024. Previously, Matthew held the position of Senior Financial Analyst at Live Nation Entertainment for a brief period in 2023 and worked as a Financial Analyst III at Houlihan Lokey from November 2021 to February 2023, specializing in financial due diligence for private equity and strategic buyers/sellers. Matthew's background includes an Experienced Assurance Associate role at BDO USA, LLP, where auditing experience encompassed various sectors such as media, telecommunications, and biotechnology. Earlier career experiences include finance-related roles at UCSB Alumni Association and Grade Potential Tutoring, complemented by a foundational position as a Barista at Starbucks. Matthew earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting from UC Santa Barbara.