Matt Panicali
InvestorSenior Associate, Investments at Connecticut Innovations
North Haven, Connecticut, United States
About
Matt Panicali has been with Connecticut Innovations for over a decade and manages CI's Proof-of-Concept Fund, evaluating very early-stage startup opportunities and supporting due diligence and structuring across CI's equity and loan portfolios. He holds an MBA in finance from the University of New Haven and previously held finance and credit administration roles.
Experience
- Connecticut InnovationsDirector, Investmentscurrent2026 — presentNew Haven, CT
- Connecticut InnovationsSenior Investment Associate2024 — 2026New Haven, CT
- Connecticut InnovationsInvestment Associate2020 — 2024New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Connecticut InnovationsCredit Analyst2018 — 2020Hartford, Connecticut Area
- Connecticut InnovationsStaff Accountant2014 — 2018Hartford, Connecticut Area
- Final Trac, a reQuire CompanyAccounting Manager2013 — 2014Hartford, Connecticut Area
Education
- University of New HavenMaster's degree, Business Administration and Management2016 — 2020
- Keene State CollegeBachelor of Science - BS, Business Management and Small Business Development2008 — 2012
- Guilford High School2004 — 2008
Skills & more
Leadership3Management2Start-ups2Market ResearchBusiness StrategyContract NegotiationFinancial ReportingFinancial AnalysisProcess ImprovementAccountingCustomer Service
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Same school
Also attended University of New Haven3
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Also attended Keene State College1
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