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Matt Sechrest

Managing Partner at Maviato

United States

Overview 

Matt Sechrest is an Investor and Conservationist based in Austin, Texas, currently serving as the Managing Partner at North Equity and a Venture Partner at Sky9 Capital. With a background in corporate development and venture capital, he has made significant investments in companies like Recurrent Ventures and holds advisory roles at organizations such as Re:wild's Global Council. Highlights of his career include leading Waterfall International as Chief Executive Officer and holding key positions at E*TRADE and Goldman Sachs in the realms of corporate development and investment banking.

Work Experience 

  • General Partner

    2019 - Current

    Founder. North Equity is a private investment firm driving AI transformation. From seed capital to majority buyout, North partners with market-defining pioneers of cutting-edge AI technology and AI-ready enterprises positioned to benefit from its implementation.

  • Venture Partner

    2016

    Founding venture partner, tech VC with $2B under management across 5 funds.

  • Advisor, Global Council

    2008

    Founding member, leading conservation nonprofit focused on biodiversity and nature-based solutions to climate change. Raised over $350M to date.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2007 - 2017

    Founder and seed investor, SaaS digital marketing software. 3 acquisitions completed. Acquired by Upland (NASDAQ: UPLD).

  • Vice President, Corporate Development and Venture Capital

    1999 - 2006

    Founding team member, early stage tech VC with $400M under management across 3 funds.

E*Trade is a financial services company that specializes in online discount stock brokerage service for self-directed investors.

  • Investment Banker

    1997 - 1999

    Tech M&A.

Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.

  • Investment Banker

    1997 - 1997

    Tech M&A.

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