Mathers Associates

Mathers Associates is a private equity firm specializing in private and public equity investments, aiming for principal protection and sensible appreciation. They provide a unique blend of private and public equity investments, seeking out opportunities that yield high returns with low risk. The firm emphasizes a diversified approach, focusing on growth at a reasonable price (GARP) and maintaining a disciplined long-term investment horizon. Their investment strategy continues to produce excellent after-tax returns for limited partners.

The firm's investment approach includes traditional private equity, co-investing, and secondary and tertiary purchasing of private equity funds. They have a history of investing in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, industrial/environmental, logistics/specialty, and other high-growth service sectors. Their portfolio includes companies such as Argentum, a growth equity firm based in New York, and First Analysis, a leading venture capital investor based in Chicago.

Mathers Associates was founded in 1991 by Norbert Zeelander, who believed in investing alongside clients to ensure shared success. The firm has grown its assets under management from $1 million to over $60 million by the time of his passing in 2014. The current team includes Managing Partner Elliot Zeelander, who has over 30 years of professional experience, and Chief Operating Officer Jack Bellopede, with over 20 years at Mathers Associates. They are supported by Chief Financial Officer Andrew Chan and Fund Administrator Karen Moreno, who bring extensive experience in finance and investment operations.

Mathers Associates works closely with individual investors to understand their needs and goals, aiming to become more than just managers of their families' wealth. The firm is committed to a measured approach, valuing hard work, and providing strategies that work for clients both figuratively and literally, helping them achieve financial goals and create a growing portfolio for the future.