Miami

Background

Matthew joined Jaws in 2015, and is responsible for directing all private investments with a focus on consumer, consumer technology, blockchain / web3, and PropTech companies. 

Matthew also serves on the investment committee member of Starwood Ventures, Starwood Capital Group’s dedicated PropTech fund.

Additionally, Matthew is actively involved with Jaws’ SPAC franchise. He currently serves as CEO of Jaws Hurricane (NASDAQ: HCNE) and COO of Jaws Mustang (NYSE: JWSM). Matthew previously served as CEO Jaws Spitfire prior to its merger with Velo3D (NYSE: VLD), an advanced 3D metal printing company serving mission critical use cases. 

Before Jaws, Matthew spent his entire career at L Catterton, the world’s leading consumer growth investment firm.

Education

Matthew received his M.S. in Quantitative Finance from Fairfield University and graduated with a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Virginia.

New York City

Background

Sam joined Jaws in 2020, and is responsible for sourcing, executing and supporting investments with a focus on consumer internet and technology companies. He also supports all activities of the Jaws SPAC franchise.

Before Jaws, Sam was an Associate at the Silverfern Group, a global middle-market private equity firm. He began his career as an Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Barclays.

Education

Sam received his B.A. in International Relations from The University of Pennsylvania.

New York City

Background

Sam joined Jaws in 2021, and is responsible for sourcing, executing and supporting investments with a focus on enterprise software and cybersecurity companies. He also supports all activities of the Jaws SPAC franchise.

Before Jaws, Sam was an Associate with the Technology Opportunities Fund at Charlesbank Capital Partners, a specialized private equity platform geared toward lower middle-market technology investing. He began his career as an Associate in the Technology Group at William Blair and as an Analyst in the Consumer & Retail Group at Piper Sandler.

Education

Sam received his B.A. degree in History from Duke University