Matthew Walters
Managing Director, Jaws Ventures — investor in consumer and proptech
Miami, Florida
Summary
SPAC operator and deal leader — Matthew Walters has played primary operating and executive roles within Jaws' SPAC franchise, serving as CEO of Jaws Spitfire (which completed a business combination with Velo3D), CEO of Jaws Hurricane, and COO of Jaws Mustang. jawsvc+2
Investor focused on consumer, consumer technology, and proptech — As a senior investment professional at Jaws, he directs private and crossover investments with stated focus areas including consumer, consumer technology, blockchain/web3, and PropTech. jawsvc+1
Private equity background at L Catterton — Prior to joining Jaws in 2015, Walters spent his career at L Catterton working on sourcing and investment strategy across buyout and growth funds, giving him deep consumer-investing experience. theorg+1
Corporate governance and board-level experience — Post-business-combination roles include being a member of Velo3D's Board of Directors and board observer/board roles in consumer companies, reflecting experience in governance following sponsor-led transactions. velo3d+2