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Matt Fates

Partner atInnospark VenturesMassachusetts
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Matt Fates is a venture investor focused on early-stage technology companies, with over 100 investments. He has held roles at Norwest Venture Partners, Ascent Venture Partners, and Alex Brown & Sons, and is currently a partner at Innospark Ventures.

What Matt can write

Writes checks of$250K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Innospark Ventures writes $250K to $3M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Innospark Ventures.

Career

  1. Alex Brown & Sons
    1996-1998
  2. Norwest Venture Partners
    1998-2000
  3. Ascent Venture Partners
    2002-2021
  4. Innospark Ventures · Partner
    Now

Focus

data analyticsdata-driven business saascybersecuritynetworkingenterprise technologyventure capital

Education

Yale University, B.S., Computer ScienceTuck School of Business at Dartmouth, MBA

Also at Innospark Ventures

Max KrauseSenior Analyst, Head of Founder Discovery
Venkat SrinivasanManaging Director
Deepak VermaPartner
Mark LegarePrincipal
Jeff KnoxSenior Associate

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Questions

Who is Matt Fates?

Matt Fates is a venture investor focused on early-stage technology companies, with over 100 investments. He has held roles at Norwest Venture Partners, Ascent Venture Partners, and Alex Brown & Sons, and is currently a partner at Innospark Ventures.

How much does Matt Fates invest?

Matt Fates invests through Innospark Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Matt Fates?

A warm intro from a founder Innospark Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Matt Fates do before Innospark Ventures?

Alex Brown & Sons; Norwest Venture Partners; Ascent Venture Partners.

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