About
Matt Hickman is a Principal at Plains Ventures, Oklahoma's oldest and largest venture capital firm, where he sources, evaluates, and invests in early and growth stage companies across the heartland. Previously, he executed over 110 transactions totaling more than $150 billion in capital raised at Goldman Sachs across healthcare, software, and industrial sectors. Hickman is a University of Tulsa alumnus who played Division I football as a walk-on and earned a scholarship and team captaincy.
Experience
- Plains VenturesPrincipalcurrent2022 β presentOklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Benton LaneBoard Membercurrent2024 β presentFayetteville, Arkansas, United States
- OrdinalBoard Membercurrent2025 β presentBentonville, Arkansas, United States
- Digital Six Laboratories IncBoard Membercurrent2026 β present
- The Verge OKCAdvisory Committee Member2024 β 2026Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- The University of TulsaAdjunct Professor2024Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Goldman SachsInvestment Banking2018 β 2022New York, New York, United States
- Flatlander CoffeeConsultant2016 β 2020Edmond, Oklahoma
- UtownAccount Manager2017 β 2018Tulsa Metropolitan Area
- The University of TulsaGraduate Assistant Athletics Administration2017 β 2018Tulsa Metropolitan Area
- The University of TulsaDivision I Student-Athlete, Football2012 β 2016Tulsa Metropolitan Area
- Northwestern MutualFinancial Representative2016Tulsa Metropolitan Area
Education
- The University of TulsaMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Masters of Business
- The University of TulsaBachelorβs Degree, Management
- The University of TulsaMinor, Economics
- Edmond Memorial High School
Skills & more
Venture Capital2Private Equity2Investing2Leadership14Public Speaking1BusinessStrategyFinancial Analysis2Teamwork3Presentations1Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint1
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Microsoft OfficeRelationship BuildingFrom Matt's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended The University of Tulsa10
Jessica CrossfieldDirector of Venture Ecosystems at Founders Circle CapitalTracy ChristianInvestor at Iron PrairieTianyu ZhaoInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsTracy BlackPartner at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLCJordy AlbertGeneral Partner at Walkabout Ventures LlcWill GrayCo-founder & Managing Partner at Atento Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ordinal1
Also worked at The University of Tulsa3
Also worked at Goldman Sachs1,428
Josh KushnerFounder & CEO of Thrive CapitalSarah GuoFounder & General Partner of ConvictionFred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmNiki PezeshkiGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesChris BischoffInvestment Team at General Catalyst
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Also worked at Northwestern Mutual37
Tyler WilsonSenior Accountant at Felicis VenturesFrank ZhouController at March Capital PartnersPrableen KaurExecutive Assistant at Lux CapitalGarrettInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalKat CreamerOperations Manager at Red Cell IncubationRJ BalmaterInvestor at Saison Capital
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