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Matt Switzer

Investor at Critical Environment Technologies (CETCI)

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Matt Switzer is a Partner at Northwest Capital Partners and the Owner of Critical Environment Technologies (CET). With a background in investment banking, venture capital, and senior leadership roles at companies like Hootsuite, he brings expertise in business strategy, M&A, and venture financing to his current roles, showcasing a strong track record of success in the tech industry. Switzer's career highlights include serving as the SVP of Strategy, Corporate Development & Interim COO at Hootsuite and working as an Investment Banking Associate at Merrill Lynch, demonstrating his leadership skills and financial acumen in both corporate and investment settings.

Work Experience 

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Critical Environment Technologies (CETCI)

  • Investor

    2019 - Current

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Northwest Capital Partners

  • Partner

    2018

    We acquire, run & grow operating businesses.

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TechStars

  • Mentor

    2013

Techstars is an accelerator that provides pre-seed investment and mentoring for various early stage startups.

Raised $108,919,999.00 from SVB Financial Group and Foundry Group.

techstars.com
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Hootsuite

  • SVP Strategy, Corporate Development & Interim COO

    2011 - 2018

    Responsible for corporate development, strategy, M&A, financings and innovation at Hootsuite. My teams raised +$200 Million, acquired 8 companies and launched 4 new products

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Wesley Clover

  • Director

    2010 - 2011

    Responsible for growing & managing a tech incubator, advising & mentoring funded startups, and working to raise a new venture fund.

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Merrill Lynch

  • Investment Banking Associate

    2008 - 2010

    Responsible for sourcing and executing buy & sell side M&A as well as debt & equity financings. Executed >$5B worth of M&A transactions.

The Rand Group is a San Francisco-based wealth management team led by Managing Director Daniella Rand.

fa.ml.com
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MaRS Discovery District

  • Venture Advisory Analyst

    2008 - 2008

    Responsible for advising and supporting early stage tech startups.

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Infor

  • Product, Marketing & Enterprise Implementations

    2002 - 2006

    Early employee at VC backed startup, Workbran. Grew to ~700 people, IPO'd in 2003 and acquired by Infor in 2005.

Infor provides ERP software for healthcare, services, public sector, manufacturing, distribution, and fashion/retail industries.

Raised $4,000,000,000.00 from Koch Equity Development, Golden Gate Capital, Koch Equity Development, Golden Gate Capital and Summit Partners.

infor.com

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