Matthew Schissler
Entrepreneur & Private Investor
About Matthew Schissler
Matthew Schissler is a seasoned entrepreneur and private investor with more than two decades of experience building, growing, and advising companies across multiple industries. He founded Cord Blood America, Inc. and grew it into a publicly traded company through a series of international acquisitions. Since 2015, he has managed family investment funds focused on small and mid-cap public companies.
His portfolio includes direct ownership stakes in a commuter airline, an insurance company, and boutique fitness franchises. He holds a degree in Biology and Public Policy from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Based in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Areas of Focus
Small & Mid-Cap Investing
Managing family investment funds focused on small and mid-cap publicly traded companies — evaluating management structure, growth potential, and capital efficiency before committing to a position.
Board & Executive Leadership
Serving in founding, advisory, director, and executive roles — with direct experience building boards, recruiting C-suite leadership, and setting strategic direction for growth-stage and restructuring companies.
Private Company Ownership
Holding direct ownership stakes in private companies across operationally intensive sectors, including a commuter airline, an insurance company, and boutique fitness franchises — with active board involvement in each.
M&A & Recapitalization
Navigating mergers, acquisitions, and company recapitalization at every stage — drawing on experience growing Cord Blood America through multinational acquisitions and advising companies through restructuring.
From the Blog
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Matthew Schissler Investments | The Case for Concentrated Direct Investing Over Diversified Passive Exposure
Diversification is sold as prudent. In many contexts, it is. But for investors who actually know the companies they are…
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Matthew Schissler Investments | What “Significant Growth Potential” Actually Means When Screening Small-Cap Stocks
If you have ever read a fund prospectus, you have seen the phrase “significant growth potential.” It appears on almost…
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Matthew Schissler Investments | Why Direct Investing Beats the Fund-of-Funds Model
Most fund-of-funds structures charge two layers of fees for the privilege of diluted conviction. Matthew Schissler of Paradise Valley skipped…