Matt Downs is co-CEO and Managing Partner at Sandbox Industries, where he has worked since 2004. He previously invested at Highland Capital Partners and started at Morgan Stanley.
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- Morgan Stanley · M&A group member
- Highland Capital Partners · venture investor
- Sandbox Industries · co-CEO and Managing PartnerNow
- Morgan Stanley
- Sandbox Industries · Co-CEO & Managing PartnerNow
- Blue Venture Fund · Managing Director
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Who is Matt Downs?
Matt Downs is co-CEO and Managing Partner at Sandbox Industries, where he has worked since 2004. He previously invested at Highland Capital Partners and started at Morgan Stanley.
How much does Matt Downs invest?
Sandbox Industries has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.
How do I pitch Matt Downs?
Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Matt in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Sandbox Industries backed works better.
What did Matt Downs do before Sandbox Industries?
M&A group member at Morgan Stanley; venture investor at Highland Capital Partners; Morgan Stanley; Managing Director at Blue Venture Fund.
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