Matt Mildenberg is a Vice President at Axum and is primarily involved in sourcing, underwriting, deal execution and portfolio management at the firm.  Prior to joining Axum, Matt worked as a Senior Associate for Five Points Capital, where he assisted with lower middle market private equity and private credit investing in a range of industries. He previously worked as a Credit Analyst for Bank of America in its Leverage Finance group, where he assisted with underwriting large corporate loans for leverage buyouts, M&A and other debt financings in a range of industries. Outside of work, Matt enjoys travel, playing the piano, running and cycling. He raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and takes part in annual 100-mile Ride to Cure cycling events across the US.  Matt received a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, concentrating in Finance, and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler School at the University of North Carolina, concentrating in Capital Markets and Investments. Matt is a CFA Charter holder.