Early Life
Matthew Pritzker was born on May 28, 1982, to Irene Pritzker (née Dryburgh) and Robert Pritzker. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and is an alumnus of New Trier High School. Pritzker is a member of the Pritzker family, known for their extensive business ventures and philanthropic contributions. He attended American University.
Rise to Success
In 2008, following successful real estate investments, Pritzker founded the Matthew Pritzker Company. The company invests in real estate, technology, media, consumer, and manufacturing. His company's portfolio includes investments in companies like Cameo, SpaceX, and Blaze Pizza. Pritzker's career highlights also include buying a stake in the Colson Group, a caster manufacturing company. Pritzker's career was highlighted in Crain's Chicago Business's "40 under 40" list.
Key Business Strategies
The Matthew Pritzker Company focuses on building businesses across a variety of industries. Pritzker's investments include a diverse portfolio of companies, showing a strategy of diversification across sectors like technology, media, consumer goods, and manufacturing, with a continued focus on real estate.
Philanthropy
Matthew Pritzker supports numerous civic and philanthropic initiatives in Chicago and across the United States. He is the benefactor of The Matthew Pritzker Enchanted Forest within Maggie Daley Park in Chicago and serves on the Board of After School All Stars.
