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Matt Whitley

Advisor at Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

Charlotte, NC Website (919) 505-1512
Updated August 2026

About

Matt Whitley brings an operator-first perspective to his Advisor role at Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. He co-founded Happy + Hale, a Raleigh-based hospitality brand focused on health-conscious dining. Matt Whitley also invests in fix-and-flip projects and small-scale real estate development. He helps founders consider transitions, value creation, and long-term vision.

Who is a good fit for Matt Whitley

  • Founders in North Carolina seeking an advisor with hands-on operating experience.
  • Owners of hospitality businesses seeking guidance from Happy + Hale's co-founder.
  • Founders considering strategic transitions and long-term business decisions.
  • Owners of real estate-related businesses seeking an advisor with fix-and-flip and small-scale development experience.

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Matt Whitley brings experience as an entrepreneur, operator, and advisor. Matt Whitley co-founded Happy + Hale, a Raleigh-based hospitality brand. He also works as an active real estate investor focused on fix-and-flip projects and small-scale development.

Matt Whitley brings direct experience in hospitality and real estate development. Matt Whitley built experience in the restaurant industry through Happy + Hale. He also brings practical knowledge from real estate investing, business scaling, and operational improvement.

Matt Whitley helps founders navigate transitions and consider value creation. Matt Whitley applies an operator-first perspective to growth and strategic decisions. He also focuses on aligning business decisions with long-term vision and impact.

Matt Whitley serves in a leadership role with Journeymen Triangle. Matt Whitley supports the nonprofit's mentoring work with teenage boys. His involvement emphasizes healthy masculinity, emotional intelligence, and personal responsibility.

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