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Matt Downs
Managing Partner at Sandbox Industries
Chicago, Illinois
Overview
Matt Downs is a Co-CEO and Managing Partner at Sandbox Industries in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and private equity. He has successfully invested in companies like Lumiata, Solera Health, and Aspire Health, focusing on sectors such as AgTech and Digital Health.
With an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Matt has held key roles at Highland Capital Partners and Morgan Stanley, demonstrating a strong track record in managing investments and supporting start-ups in their growth and development.
Work Experience
Co-CEO & Managing Partner
2005 - Current
Sandbox bridges the gap between startups and corporations in three ways: strategic venture funds, accelerators, and consulting services.
Associate
2000 - 2002
Highland Capital Partners is a venture capital firm that offers seed, early and growth-stage funding solutions.
Analyst
1998 - 2000
Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.