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Mat Rowe

InvestorFounder

Founder at Outset Ventures

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

FoundedOutset Ventures

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143 people in our graph share verified history with Mat — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Jasmine BettesunlockedMat: together at Startmate (2022)
×9Mat: together at Startmate
Mat: together at LanzaTech
Mat: together at Genesis Research & Development Corp, Ltd

About

Founder of Outset who leads tours of the Outset campus and speaks to how the firm is built to help founders scale global companies.

Experience

  1. Outset Ventures (previously LevelTwo)Founding Partner | Directorcurrent2016 — presentAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  2. ReactoryInvestor Directorcurrent2024 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
  3. Aerospace AucklandBoard Observer2022 — 2025
  4. Pyper VisionInvestor Director2021 — 2024
  5. Dotterel TechnologiesCo-Founder, Director & Investor2015 — 2024Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  6. StartmateMentor and Investor2020 — 2022
  7. Mint InnovationCo-Founder & Investor2016 — 2019
  8. BioConsortia, Inc.R+D Operations Manager2014 — 2016Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  9. LanzaTechGlobal R+D Operations Director2010 — 2014New Zealand
  10. LanzaTechHead of USA Operations - COO of Subsidiary2008 — 2010Denver Metropolitan Area
  11. LanzaTechFounding Employee - Fermentation Manager2005 — 2008New Zealand
  12. AgriGenesis BioSciences LtdBioprocess Engineer - Research Scientist2003 — 2005New Zealand
  13. Genesis Research & Development Corp, LtdResearch Scientist2002 — 2003New Zealand
  14. SKYCITYChef - Part Time1996 — 2002New Zealand
  15. The University of AucklandLecturer & Tutor1997 — 2000Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Skills & more

MentoringTeam LeadershipStrategyManagementR&DBiofuelsTechnology TransferFermentationProcess SimulationBiotechnologyStart-upsChemical Engineering
+12 moreProcess EngineeringCross-functional Team LeadershipCleantechCommercializationRenewable EnergyBiomassEnergy EfficiencyEngineeringLifesciencesSupply ChainOperations ManagementGlobal Sourcing
  • Certified Chair™ Executive Program — Advisory Board Centre

From Mat's professional profile.

Deals · 29

Atomic TessellatorSolo GP

via Outset Ventures · filed Apr 2026

Daisy LabSolo GP

via Outset Ventures · filed Mar 2023

Aspiring MaterialsSolo GP

via Outset Ventures · filed Oct 2021

HeartLabSolo GP

via Outset Ventures · filed Sep 2021

ZethosSolo GP

via Outset Ventures · filed Aug 2017

Astrix AstronauticsSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

BasisSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Ceryx MedicalSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Cover_EnergyBankSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Cover_KwettaSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Dennisson TechnologiesSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Foundry LabSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

LanzaTechSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Nutrition From WaterSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

OpenStar TechnologiesSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Pyper VisionSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

ReactorySolo GP

via Outset Ventures

RespiraqSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Rocket LabSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Ternary EnergySolo GP

via Outset Ventures

TokuSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Vertus EnergySolo GP

via Outset Ventures

WellumioSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Zenno AstronauticsSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

AplentySolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Cover_AquilaSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Cover_EleviateSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Klona BiotechSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

Mint InnovationSolo GP

via Outset Ventures

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Colleagues at Outset Ventures

Shaun Edlin
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mat Rowe?
Founder of Outset who leads tours of the Outset campus and speaks to how the firm is built to help founders scale global companies.
Where does Mat Rowe work?
Mat Rowe is Founder of Outset Ventures and Founder at Outset Ventures.
What companies did Mat Rowe found?
Mat Rowe founded Outset Ventures.
Where did Mat Rowe go to school?
Mat Rowe studied at University of Auckland (Study toward Masters & PhD, Chemical and Materials Engineering); University of Auckland (BTech, Biotechnology); Macleans College.

Founder mafias

University of Auckland mafia65

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Romilly BlackburnBArch (Hons)Founded Whispir +1Elizabeth IornsB.Sc (Hons)Founded Transcripta Bio +1Nodira KhoussainovaBachelor’s DegreeFounded Focused Space +1Anne FultonDiploma of Guidance & CounsellingFounded SilkRoad Technology +1Charlie FranklinIES Study AbroadFounded Compa +1Ahmed MarmoushBachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)Founded Handl Health +1

+ 58 more

Startmate mafia29

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Scott FarquharInvestor and MentorFounded AtlassianRyan JuneeFounding PartnerFounded Ostro +2Jeremy CoxMentor & InvestorFounded AmazingCo +2Scott HandsakerMentorFounded Attendly +1Seb PooleMentorFounded Modern +1Michael FoxMentor and InvestorFounded Shoes of Prey +1

+ 22 more

LanzaTech mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Will BarkerVP External AffairsFounded Mint InnovationDr Sean SimpsonFounder and Chief Scientific OfficerFounded Ternary EnergyJames ObernBusiness Development ManagerFounded Avertana

Outset Ventures mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Dr Sean SimpsonChairperson OutsetFounded Ternary Energy +1Ollie CrushFactotumFounded Mint Innovation

Macleans College mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Owen BodleyFounded PipeBio

Same school

Also attended University of Auckland189

EgilInvestor at InvestinorGiovanni PericoliniInvestor at MedicxiFrancesco MonacaInvestor at Giant Ventures Global LlpAvantika GuptaPrincipal at Type One VenturesEd BarkerPrincipal at Square Peg CapitalJono ManickamAssociate at Square Peg Capital

+ 183 more

Also attended Macleans College3

Jason GrahamPartner at MovacSeb McLarinFinancial Controller at Icehouse VenturesOwen BodleyFounder at Pipebio

Shared employers

Also worked at Reactory1

Shaun EdlinEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)

Also worked at Dotterel Technologies1

Shaun EdlinEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)

Also worked at Startmate105

Scott FarquharCo-founder of AtlassianJasmine BettesInvestor at Reinventure GroupTaryn PietersePartner at RampersandPhil JacobSenior Associate at RampersandRod HamiltonVenture Partner at RampersandDaphne ShenChief of Staff at AirTree Ventures

+ 99 more

Also worked at Mint Innovation6

David BeardPartner at MovacMark VivianPartner at MovacJack McQuirePartner at Icehouse VenturesJosh RyanDirector, Responsible Investing & Impact at Liverpool PartnersWill BarkerCo-founder at Mint InnovationOllie CrushCo-founder at Mint Innovation