Matt Bailey
Investor at Soelect Inc
Greensboro, North Carolina
Overview
Work Experience
Director
2017 - Current
Investing in the future of the Southeast.
VentureSouth is an early stage venture firm that operates angel groups and funds.
Investor and Director
2020
Chief Volunteer Officer (Board Chair)
2018
YMCA is a social services organization that provides youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs.
Co Owner and Chief Optimist
2011
Co Owner and President
2014 - 2023
Importer of wines from Argentina, France, Italy and South Africa
Board Member
2019 - 2022
Unlocking the Outdoors. www.outdooraccess.com Sold to Massey LLC in December, 2022.
Outdoor Access allows member hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts exclusive access to private land.
Raised $3,800,000.00 from Austin Rhodes, Trolley Venture Partners and VentureSouth.
Board Member
2016 - 2018
FarmShots detects diseases, pests, and poor plant nutrition on farms by analyzing satellite and drone imagery.
Raised $700,000.00 from Palmetto Angel 2014 Fund, VentureSouth and Asheville Angels.
Member
2016 - 2017
SVP Corporate Development
2011 - 2014
Acquisition, operation and divestment of U.S. manufacturing companies.
SVP M&A Integration
2008 - 2011