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
- Outset Ventures (previously LevelTwo)Founding Partner | Directorcurrent2016 — presentAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- ReactoryInvestor Directorcurrent2024 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
- Aerospace AucklandBoard Observer2022 — 2025
- Pyper VisionInvestor Director2021 — 2024
- Dotterel TechnologiesCo-Founder, Director & Investor2015 — 2024Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- StartmateMentor and Investor2020 — 2022
- Mint InnovationCo-Founder & Investor2016 — 2019
- BioConsortia, Inc.R+D Operations Manager2014 — 2016Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- LanzaTechGlobal R+D Operations Director2010 — 2014New Zealand
- LanzaTechHead of USA Operations - COO of Subsidiary2008 — 2010Denver Metropolitan Area
- LanzaTechFounding Employee - Fermentation Manager2005 — 2008New Zealand
- AgriGenesis BioSciences LtdBioprocess Engineer - Research Scientist2003 — 2005New Zealand
- Genesis Research & Development Corp, LtdResearch Scientist2002 — 2003New Zealand
- SKYCITYChef - Part Time1996 — 2002New Zealand
- The University of AucklandLecturer & Tutor1997 — 2000Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Education
- University of AucklandStudy toward Masters & PhD, Chemical and Materials Engineering1998 — 2001
- University of AucklandBTech, Biotechnology1994 — 1997
- Macleans College1989 — 1993
Skills & more
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Process EngineeringCross-functional Team LeadershipCleantechCommercializationRenewable EnergyBiomassEnergy EfficiencyEngineeringLifesciencesSupply ChainOperations ManagementGlobal Sourcing- Certified Chair™ Executive Program — Advisory Board Centre
From Mat's professional profile.
Deals · 31
Atomic TessellatorSolo GP
via Outset Ventures · filed Apr 2026
ZethosSolo GP
via Outset Ventures · filed Aug 2017
Aspiring MaterialsSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Astrix AstronauticsSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
BasisSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Ceryx MedicalSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Daisy LabSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Dennisson TechnologiesSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Foundry LabSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
HeartLabSolo 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
AplentySolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Cover_AquilaSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Cover_EleviateSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Cover_EnergyBankSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Cover_KwettaSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Founder StudioSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Klona BiotechSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Mint InnovationSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
TernarySolo GP
via Outset Ventures
Zenno AstronauticsSolo GP
via Outset Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Mat Rowe work?
- Mat Rowe is Founder at Outset Ventures.
Same school
Also attended University of Auckland111
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Also attended Macleans College3
Shared employers
Also worked at Startmate83
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Also worked at Mint Innovation4
Also worked at The University of Auckland21
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