Matthew Pritzker (born May 28, 1982) is an American

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based in

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. In 2008 he founded the Matthew Pritzker Company. The company's focus is on investing Pritzker's inheritance in real estate, technology, media, consumer, and manufacturing. Pritzker supports a number of local and national charities and institutions.

Early life and education

Matthew Pritzker was born May 28, 1982 to Irene Pritzker (née Dryburgh) and

Robert Pritzker Robert Alan Pritzker (June 30, 1926 – October 27, 2011) was an American businessman and member of the wealthy Pritzker family. Biography Pritzker was born to a American Jews, Jewish family, the Pritzker family,Pritzker family The Pritzker family is an American family engaged in various business enterprises and philanthropy, and one of the wealthiest families in the United States (staying in the top 10 of ''Forbes'' magazine's "America's Richest Families" list since th ...

. His American family is engaged in business and philanthropy. He grew up in

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, and is an alumnus of

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. He attended

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Career

In 2008, following a series of successful real estate investments, he formed The Matthew Pritzker Company. The company focuses on building businesses across a variety of industries—including real estate, technology, media, consumer,"Pritzker-backed deal aggregator partnering with MasterCard"
John Pletz, ''Chicago Business'', April 17, 2012"Koupon Media raises $4.5M for streamlined mobile coupons (exclusive)"
Sarah Mitroff,

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, April 9, 2012 and manufacturing. ''

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'' named Pritzker to their “40 under 40” list of businesspeople, when he was 29.Crain's Chicago business; "40 under 40 - Matthew Pritzker"
2011 The Matthew Pritzker Company has a portfolio of investments in companies such as cameo,

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, Fairgrounds Craft Coffee & Tea, and Blaze Pizza, as well as continued investments in real estate.MatthewPritzkerCompany.com Portfolio
/ref> In 2012 Pritzker bought a stake in the Colson Group, a

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manufacturing company that his father

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'', April 17, 2012

Civic engagement

Pritzker supports a number of civic and philanthropic initiatives in Chicago and the United States. He is the benefactor of The Mathew Pritzker Enchanted Forest, a network of pathways and play areas within

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in Chicago. Pritzker serves on the Board of After School All Stars.

Lawsuit

After family patriarch

Jay Pritzker Jay Arthur Pritzker (August 26, 1922 – January 23, 1999) was an American businessman and member of the Pritzker family. He was a founder of the Hyatt Corporation, having purchased the first Hyatt Hotel in 1957, and was responsible for ...

died in 1999, the extended Pritzker family began restructuring the family's businesses and assets. In the course of that process, issues came to light which Pritzker's younger sister, Liesel, raised in a lawsuit against certain trustees, advisers, and beneficiaries. Pritzker eventually joined his sister's lawsuit, which the parties successfully resolved two years later."How a little princess won back her inheritance"
Mark Maremont, ''

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'', January 9, 2005 In January 2005, the press speculated that Pritzker received about $500 million in a settlement agreement."$900 Million Accord Enables Breakup of Pritzker Dynasty"
Jodi Wilgoren, ''

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'', January 7, 2005

Political activity

Pritzker is active in politics and has donated to many Democratic candidates for local, state, and federal office."Emanuel pads fundraising lead by another $520,900 in last week"
Fran Spielman, ''

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'', February 12, 2015

Personal life

Pritzker lives in

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neighborhood."A Pritzker Picks Up Three Lincoln Park Properties"
'' Chicago Mag'', February 17, 2012 He has a private pilot's license."Planespotting: The Revenge"
Bess Levin, Dealbreaker, June 8, 2006

References

External links

MatthewPritzkerCompany.com
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