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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.

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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

Education

  1. University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business
  2. University of MichiganMaster's Degree, Public Policy (Specializing in International Policy
  3. University of MichiganB.S., Aerospace Engineering
  4. Harvard Business School Executive EducationHBS- Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance2022
  5. Digital Frontiers InstituteCertificate in Digital Money2020
  6. Rapid City Stevens High School

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.

Same school

Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business253

Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaTige SavageCo-founder at RevolutionWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftHyun KooPartner at March Capital PartnersRichard GuVice President at March Capital Partners

+ 247 more

Also attended University of Michigan374

Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaHannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel CapitalScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital

+ 368 more

Also attended Harvard Business School Executive Education110

Ryan LaurinManaging Director at Marlin Equity PartnersPaul SlosarInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalRaghu MadabushiInvestment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundTom KalinskeInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersKevin MandiaGeneral Partner at Ballistic VenturesRichard GrecoVenture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors

+ 104 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Republic41

Nathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesMike SherbakovGeneral Partner at The Veteran FundPaulina SzyzdekPrincipal at E12 Venture Capital, LlcKathryn CartiniCo-Founding Partner & Advisor at Chloe CapitalChima OsukaEntrepreneur In Residence at Suncoast VenturesMichael SidgmoreInvestor at Broadhaven Capital Partners

+ 35 more

Also worked at GitHub14

Erica BresciaManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesGrey BakerGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorEric LiawInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Thomas LoverroInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)James LeeVP of Finance & Operations at Asymmetric Capital PartnersOliver ManojlovicVP Sales at Personio at PICUS CAPITAL

+ 8 more

Also worked at Microsoft Corporation626

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorJavier SolteroSenior Venture Partner at Felicis VenturesViviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesQuentin ClarkInvestment Team at General CatalystViswa SankaranarayananVenture Partner at Monta Vista Capital

+ 620 more

Also worked at Boeing Commercial Airplanes61

Jeff BabioneSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsBrian BellFounder & Managing Partner at Team IgniteVeronica DaiglePresident, National Security Practice at Red Cell IncubationIlya TokhnerPartner - Strategic Partnerships at Ghaf Capital PartnersTy FindleyCo-Founder + General Partner at Ironspring VentureEric HiltonPartner at Sorenson Ventures

+ 55 more

Colleagues at Accion

Amee Parbhoo
Managing Partner at Accion
Chris Coxon
Chief Communications Officer at Accion
Erika Eurkus
Vice President, Resource Development at Accion
Esteban Altschul
President, Accion Impact Management at Accion
Ishan Mishra
Principal at Accion
John Fischer
Chief Investment Officer at Accion
Karthik Venkataraman
Chief Operating Officer at Accion
Liza Curcio-Rudy
Senior Associate at Accion

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Amee Parbhoo
Managing Partner at Accion

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