CAPITAL WITH A CONSCIENCE
Imperium Capital is a lower-middle market private equity firm that focuses on providing tailored capital and operational solutions to high-potential businesses with a total enterprise value between $50M-$200M. With a commitment to preserving the legacy and values of these businesses, the firm partners with owners to drive growth, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure long-term sustainability. Their expertise spans strategic planning, financial management, and operational improvements, allowing them to support businesses through transitions and growth phases while maintaining the integrity of the enterprise.
For our Portfolio Companies that are family businesses, we have the unique benefit of leveraging the resources of Cornell University’s Smith Family Business Initiative, an unparalleled resource that equips us with advanced expertise in managing and supporting family businesses. This relationship enhances our ability to deliver exceptional strategic guidance and operational oversight. With the Banfi, Illy, Marriott and Wirth families as part of the this world-renown and exclusive initiative, we come to the table with proven industry veterans to provide value beyond just monetary capital. Our firm is fully owned by its partners, ensuring complete dedication and alignment of interests.
Senior Partners, Advisors & Lead LPs
Ryan Bandy
Matthew Unger, MBA
Matthew Unger, MBA
CHICAGO
Ryan is a private markets professional and Limited Partner of Imperium Capital with experience across middle-market lending, investment sourcing, and portfolio management. Since joining Greyrock in 2019, he has been responsible for sourcing and executing transactions as well as supporting portfolio oversight and value creation init
CHICAGO
Ryan is a private markets professional and Limited Partner of Imperium Capital with experience across middle-market lending, investment sourcing, and portfolio management. Since joining Greyrock in 2019, he has been responsible for sourcing and executing transactions as well as supporting portfolio oversight and value creation initiatives. Previously, Ryan was a member of the investment team at NXT Capital, a leading middle-market lender, and earlier held roles at Gerson Lehrman Group and PNC Bank. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.
Matthew Unger, MBA
Matthew Unger, MBA
Matthew Unger, MBA
NEW YORK | MIAMI
Matthew has sourced nearly $1 billion in enterprise value across transactions, focusing on LP-friendly companies with strong operating histories that require strategic and operational revitalization. He is the Founder and CEO of Imperium Capital where he advises target companies on growth, succession planning, and navigati
NEW YORK | MIAMI
Matthew has sourced nearly $1 billion in enterprise value across transactions, focusing on LP-friendly companies with strong operating histories that require strategic and operational revitalization. He is the Founder and CEO of Imperium Capital where he advises target companies on growth, succession planning, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. A graduate of the S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University, he concentrated in family business succession planning and strategy and brings nearly two decades of experience in family business management, M&A, and portfolio management.
Michael Chan
Matthew Unger, MBA
Michael Chan
LOS ANGELES
A USC Marshall School of Business graduate, Michael Chan is a seasoned investment banker who helped lead the $3 billion sale of Chelsea F.C. and currently serves as a Managing Director at Zions Bancorp. He previously held senior investment banking roles at Moelis & Company and Imperial Capital, where he focused on the media, sp
LOS ANGELES
A USC Marshall School of Business graduate, Michael Chan is a seasoned investment banker who helped lead the $3 billion sale of Chelsea F.C. and currently serves as a Managing Director at Zions Bancorp. He previously held senior investment banking roles at Moelis & Company and Imperial Capital, where he focused on the media, sports, and entertainment sectors, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and capital raises. Over his career, he has advised organizations including Legends Hospitality, AMC Entertainment, and professional sports teams.
About Imperium Capital
Our History
Imperium Capital was originally founded in 2022 as a traditional Search Fund focused on identifying and acquiring high-quality operating businesses. As the firm’s network, deal flow, and investor relationships expanded, Imperium evolved into a private equity platform focused on partnering with established middle-market companies with strong operating histories and long-term growth potential. Today, the firm operates with the flexibility of an independent sponsor model, allowing Imperium to pursue select opportunities, structure transactions thoughtfully, and align closely with investors and management teams to create durable, long-term value.
Our Expertise
Imperium Capital benefits from a deep network of investment professionals, advisors, and operating partners with extensive experience across private equity, investment banking, and middle-market credit. Collectively, this group has sourced, structured, and executed billions of dollars in transactions, providing the firm with institutional-grade transaction expertise and access to sophisticated capital markets insight. This experience spans deal origination, underwriting, structuring, and post-transaction value creation, enabling Imperium to approach each investment with disciplined analysis, strategic perspective, and a strong alignment with management teams and investors.