About
Joined Jaws in 2015 and directs all private investments with a focus on consumer, consumer technology, and proptech. He sits on the investment committee of Starwood Capital Group's dedicated fund and is active in Jaws' SPAC franchise, serving as COO of Jaws Mustang and previously CEO of Jaws Spitfire (merged with Velo3D), where he is a board member.
Experience
- JAWSManaging Directorcurrent2015 — present
- L CattertonAssociate2011 — 2015
Education
- University of VirginiaBA, Anthropology2007 — 2009
- University of Notre Dame2005 — 2007
- Fairfield UniversityM.S., Finance2009 — 2010
- Regis High School2001 — 2005
Colleagues at Jaws Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Matthew Walters work?
- Matthew Walters is Managing Director at Jaws Ventures.
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Also attended Fairfield University18
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Shared employers
Also worked at L Catterton28
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