LEADERSHIP

Meet Our Leadership

Tortuga Capital is led by cofounders with experience in business finance, asset valuation, operations, recapitalization, and long-term value investing.

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Matthew DePaola, MBA

Cofounder, Chief Investment Officer

Matthew DePaola is a long-time practitioner of value investing with experience in business finance, asset valuation, leveraged acquisitions, recapitalizations, and financial analysis in residential real estate development.

He is also the Cofounder and instructor behind the Fundamental Investing Institute, an educational platform focused on helping investors understand business fundamentals, financial statements, valuation, and long-term investing principles.

MBA, University of Florida Hough Graduate School of Business
BS in Finance, Florida Gulf Coast University
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Christopher DePaola, JD

Cofounder, Chief Operating Officer

Christopher DePaola oversees business operations, compliance, and contributes to research and special assignments. His experience includes repositioning efforts and small-business operations.

Christopher is also Cofounder of the Fundamental Investing Institute, where he supports the platform’s development, content strategy, marketing, and operations.

Juris Doctor, University of Florida Levin College of Law
BA in Political Science and Economics, University of Florida
Member, Florida Bar

Learn more about Tortuga Capital’s investment philosophy.