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Matt Schaar

Investor

Partner at Accion

Washington, District of Columbia

Writes $1M checks · typically $1M

About

Matt Schaar is a Partner at Accion Ventures with over 20 years of experience across technical, customer-facing, and marketing roles. He has previously worked at GitHub and BCG, and holds an aerospace engineering background. His experience includes leading initiatives in technical design, user growth, and community programs, with a focus on inclusive fintech investment.

Experience

  1. AccionPartner, Accion Venturescurrent2021 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
  2. AccionSenior Director, Portfolio Engagement, Accion Ventures2019 — 2021Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  3. GoodfyndBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
  4. LearnServe InternationalMember, Board of Directors + Treasurercurrent2025 — presentWashington DC-Baltimore Area
  5. Truth ArtsInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  6. MeritInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  7. Bloom MoneyInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  8. ReliablInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  9. Self-employedAngel Investorcurrent2019 — present
  10. StackShareInvestor2022 — 2025
  11. Catalyst FundInvestment Advisory Committee Member2021 — 2024
  12. AbbotInvestor2022 — 2023
  13. DestacameBoard Member2021 — 2023
  14. RepublicVenture Partner (Cohort #4)2021 — 2022
  15. DinieInterim Advisory Board Member2021 — 2022
  16. R5Interim Board Member2021 — 2022
  17. Brush LabsFounder2014 — 2019
  18. Civis AnalyticsDirector of Product Marketing/Interim Head of Marketing2018 — 2019Washington D.C. Metro Area
  19. SalesforceDirector, Heroku Technical Product Marketing2018San Francisco Bay Area
  20. SalesforceSenior Manager, Heroku Technical Product Marketing2017 — 2018San Francisco, California
  21. GitHubProduct/Developer Marketing Manager and Customer Success2015 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
  22. General Assemb.lyAdvanced Excel Course Instructor2013 — 2016New York City Metropolitan Area
  23. EversightClient Services2014San Francisco Bay Area
  24. Brush LabsFounder2012 — 2014Detroit, MI; Brooklyn, NY
  25. The Boston Consulting GroupConsultant2010 — 2012
  26. World Food ProgrammeConsultant, Business Innovation and Support (RMI)2012Rome, Latium, Italy
  27. SilutionsCo-Founder, VP of Technology, and Advisor2009 — 2010Ann Arbor, MI
  28. A.T. KearneySummer Associate2009Greater Boston
  29. Microsoft CorporationMAP Consultant, Microsoft WECA Johannesburg2008City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  30. Civic Consulting AllianceSummer Associate2008Greater Chicago Area
  31. Boeing Commercial AirplanesCustomer Services Engineering2006 — 2007Greater Seattle Area
  32. Rolls-Royce CorporationDesign Engineer2003 — 2006Greater Indianapolis
  33. Rolls-Royce CorporationE3E Design Engineer2005Berlin Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Public Speaking5Finance6Natural Horsemanship13Strategy77Business Strategy38Start-ups38Entrepreneurship23Cross-functional Team Leadership22Management Consulting14Management18Leadership16Program Management10
+12 moreCompetitive AnalysisInternational DevelopmentProject ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsStrategic ConsultingDue DiligenceBusiness PlanningStrategic PartnershipsAnalysisStrategy DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBusiness Development

From Matt's professional profile.

Colleagues at Accion

Alvaro Rodriguez
Co-founder and Managing Partner at IGNIA
Amee Parbhoo
Managing Partner at Accion
Cedric Char
Vice President at Fifth Wall
Cedric Char
Principal at BMW i Ventures
Chris Coxon
Chief Communications Officer at Accion
Erika Eurkus
Vice President, Resource Development at Accion
Esteban Altschul
President, Accion Impact Management at Accion
John Fischer
Chief Investment Officer at Accion

Network1

Amee Parbhoo
Managing Partner at Accion

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matt Schaar?
Matt Schaar is a Partner at Accion Ventures with over 20 years of experience across technical, customer-facing, and marketing roles. He has previously worked at GitHub and BCG, and holds an aerospace engineering background. His experience includes leading initiatives in technical design, user growth, and community programs, with a focus on inclusive fintech investment.
Where does Matt Schaar work?
Matt Schaar is Partner at Accion.
What check size does Matt Schaar write?
Matt Schaar typically writes checks of $1M.
Where did Matt Schaar go to school?
Matt Schaar studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business); University of Michigan (Master's Degree, Public Policy (Specializing in International Policy); University of Michigan (B.S., Aerospace Engineering).

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Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business392

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Also attended University of Michigan637

Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear Ventures

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Also attended Harvard Business School Executive Education170

Konstantin DzhengozovCo-founder & CFO of PayhawkChris FeeneySenior Fellow, Bank Policy Institute at MissionOGAlina GouninaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesRyan LaurinManaging Director at Marlin Equity PartnersPaul SlosarInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalRaghu MadabushiInvestment Director at Samsung Catalyst Fund

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Also attended Digital Frontiers Institute1

Adedapo SobayoFounder at Rank (formerly Moni)

Shared employers

Also worked at Republic48

Nathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesMike SherbakovGeneral Partner at The Veteran FundPaulina SzyzdekPrincipal at E12 Venture Capital, LlcKathryn CartiniCo-Founding Partner & Advisor at Chloe CapitalKatie WollbergHead of People at Hivemind Capital PartnersBoris RevsinManaging Director at Tribe Capital Firstlook

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Also worked at GitHub27

Nat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGErica BresciaManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesGrey BakerGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorEric LiawInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Tom LoverroInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)James LeeVP of Finance & Operations at Asymmetric Capital Partners

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Also worked at Microsoft Corporation1,277

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIBill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft; Chair of the Gates FoundationMike KriegerCo-founder of Instagram; Chief Product Officer at Anthropic

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Also worked at Boeing Commercial Airplanes110

Jane MooneyCo-founder & VP, Strategy and Finance at Collaborative RoboticsAnn LamontManaging Partner at Oak Investment PartnersJeff BabioneSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsJillExecutive Assistant at Thomson Reuters VenturesBrian BellFounder & Managing Partner at Team IgniteVeronica DaiglePresident, National Security Practice at Red Cell Incubation

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