Matt Hanson

Co-Founder and Partner

2020 - Current

PAX invests in pre-seed B2B tech companies in the US and Canada. Successful startups have impactful products and a killer distribution network. PAX offers our portfolio companies an MBA-style experience for tech founders who want the knowledge and confidence to build a sales machine that is as good as its product. First-time founders obsess over product; second-time founders obsess over distribution. PAX CEOs think like second-time founders!

Principal

2010

Active investor in early stage B2B technology companies in the Washington DC metro. Interests include cyber security, enterprise software, telecom/datacom, and IOT.

Board Observer

2018 - 2019

Board Member

2016 - 2019

Board Member

2014 - 2017

Member of Audit Committee and Comp Committee. Led the first outside investment.

Board Observer

2014 - 2016

Commodity Pool Operator

2007 - 2014

Manager Match Global, LP, a hedge fund dedicated to trading regulated commodity futures contracts. The fund consistently met its two primary objectives: strong returns and low correlation to stocks, bonds and other traditional investments. The fund returned 140% net of fees and expenses. During the same period, the S&P 500 returned 40%, Barclay Hedge Fund Index 37%, and Dow Jones Managed Futures Index 30%.

Director

2007 - 2011

Co-Founder, Director

2002 - 2004

Territory Manager

2002 - 2002