Matthew M. Murphy
Founder at Astra Capital Management LLC
Profile
Matt Murphy is a Co-Founder of Astra and serves on the firm’s Investment Committee.
Mr. Murphy has over 20 years of strategic, operational and investment experience in the communications sector.
Over the course of his career, he has been involved in all aspects of corporate finance, strategic planning, operational execution and mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to co-founding Astra, Mr. Murphy served as President of Grande Communications where he successfully led the transformation of the company’s business and turned it into one of the fastest growing Multiple System Operators (MSO) in the country.
From 2002 to 2009, Mr. Murphy served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and was part of the founding management team of Atlantic Broadband.
From 1998 to 2002, he served in strategic management and investment professional roles with Aprisma Management Technologies (2001 to 2002), Great Hill Partners (1999 to 2001) and Media Communications Partners (1997 to 1999).
Mr. Murphy began his career at Merrill Lynch as an investment banking analyst in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) group from 1995 to 1997.
His board experience includes Horizon Telecom, Dame Broadcasting, and Bloomington Broadcasting.
Mr. Murphy is a member of the Young President Organization, served on the Austin Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board, and was a Presidential Intern in 1994 under the Clinton administration.
Mr. Murphy received a BA in Public Policy from the University of Chicago.
Matthew M. Murphy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
LOGIX Communications LP
 LOGIX Communications LP Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications LOGIX Communications LP provides telecommunication services. It offers fiber optic, voice, Ethernet, and add-on services. The company was founded by Ronald W. Henriksen on August 6, 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Chairman | 2016-07-06 |
Astra Capital Management LLC
 Astra Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Astra Capital Management LLC (Astra Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Kevin Beebe, Todd Crick, Mark Johnson, William Kennard and Matt Murphy. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Founder | 2014-08-31 |
Former positions of Matthew M. Murphy
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Grande Communications Networks LLC
 Grande Communications Networks LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Grande Communications Networks LLC provides Internet, telephone and digital cable services. Its products and services include Internet, cable TV and phone services for residential and business customers, bundles and special deals. The company was founded in October 1999 and is headquartered in San Marcos, TX. | President | 2014-08-31 |
Grande Communications Networks LLC
Grande Communications Networks LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Grande Communications Networks LLC provides Internet, telephone and digital cable services. Its products and services include Internet, cable TV and phone services for residential and business customers, bundles and special deals. The company was founded in October 1999 and is headquartered in San Marcos, TX. | President | - |
Atlantic Broadband Group LLC
 Atlantic Broadband Group LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Atlantic Broadband Group LLC operates as a holding company with interests in providing cable and Internet access services. The company is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Media Communications Partners
 Media Communications Partners Financial ConglomeratesFinance Media Communications Partners provides investment services to the media and communication industries. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Aprisma Management Technologies, Inc.
 Aprisma Management Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Aprisma Management Technologies, Inc. provided intelligent service assurance solutions. Aprisma's SPECTRUM software was deployed by over 2,800 enterprises and service providers that are reducing costs while exceeding customers' service delivery expectations. Aprisma Management was located in Portsmouth, NH. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Matthew M. Murphy
| The University of Chicago | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
Aprisma Management Technologies, Inc.
Aprisma Management Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Aprisma Management Technologies, Inc. provided intelligent service assurance solutions. Aprisma's SPECTRUM software was deployed by over 2,800 enterprises and service providers that are reducing costs while exceeding customers' service delivery expectations. Aprisma Management was located in Portsmouth, NH. | Technology Services |
Grande Communications Networks LLC
Grande Communications Networks LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Grande Communications Networks LLC provides Internet, telephone and digital cable services. Its products and services include Internet, cable TV and phone services for residential and business customers, bundles and special deals. The company was founded in October 1999 and is headquartered in San Marcos, TX. | Communications |
Media Communications Partners
Media Communications Partners Financial ConglomeratesFinance Media Communications Partners provides investment services to the media and communication industries. | Finance |
Cogeco US Finance LLC
 Cogeco US Finance LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Atlantic Broadband Finance LLC provides television, internet and phone services. It offers premium channels, programming, broadband, digital video recorders, pay-per-view, cable television and telephony services. The company was founded by Edward T. Holleran Jr. and David J. Keefe in 2003 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Consumer Services |
Atlantic Broadband Group LLC
Atlantic Broadband Group LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Atlantic Broadband Group LLC operates as a holding company with interests in providing cable and Internet access services. The company is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Consumer Services |
LOGIX Communications LP
LOGIX Communications LP Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications LOGIX Communications LP provides telecommunication services. It offers fiber optic, voice, Ethernet, and add-on services. The company was founded by Ronald W. Henriksen on August 6, 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Communications |
Astra Capital Management LLC
Astra Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Astra Capital Management LLC (Astra Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Kevin Beebe, Todd Crick, Mark Johnson, William Kennard and Matt Murphy. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Finance |
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