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Matthew Cowan

Corporate Director at metadata.io

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview 

Matthew Cowan is a Venture Capital Investor and Founder currently serving as the CEO of next47. With a strong background in corporate development and business strategy, he has invested in notable companies like BuildOps, Metadata, and Bringg, achieving successful outcomes in Series A and Series B funding rounds. His expertise in entrepreneurship and strategic partnerships has led to significant growth and success in the tech industry. Matthew Cowan's career highlights include serving as a General Partner at next47 and making strategic investments in innovative companies like Brilliant and Bizzabo, contributing to their growth and success in the market. His role as a Corporate Director at various tech companies demonstrates his ability to drive corporate development, establish strategic partnerships, and navigate the competitive landscape of the venture capital industry.

Work Experience 

  • General Partner

    2018 - Current

Next47 invests in groundbreaking enterprise entrepreneurs and accelerates revenue growth by opening doors to customers around the world.

  • Corporate Director

    2021

Industry leading all-in-one software solution for subcontractors driving profitability through best-in-class technology

Raised $98,800,000.00 from 01 Advisors, MetaProp and Fika Ventures.

  • Corporate Director

    2019

15Five is the strategic performance management platform that drives action and impact, helping businesses and their people thrive.

Raised $94,100,000.00 from ServiceNow.

  • Corporate Director

    2022

Metadata eliminates manual and repetitive work for b2b marketers so they can focus on strategy and creativity.

Raised $56,871,134.00 from Resolute Ventures, LAUNCH, SAV (Scale Asia Ventures), Erik Matlick, Mana Ventures, Jason Calacanis, Brian Cooper, Gaingels, Mark Organ and Next47.

  • Corporate Director

    2018

  • Corporate Director

    2021

  • Corporate Director

    2019

Bizzabo powers in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences with the event experience OS.

Raised $194,500,000.00 from OurCrowd, Viola Growth, Next47 and Insight Partners.

  • Corporate Director

    2011

BitGo is a digital asset trust and security company that provides custody, financial services, and core infrastructure for investors.

Raised $171,500,000.00 from Brink’s.

  • Investor

    2021

Pipe is a global trading platform for recurring revenue streams.

Raised $423,120,189.00 from Victory Park Capital.

  • Investor

    2019

Gecko Robotics is an AI and robotics technology company that provides robotics and inspection services for industrial applications.

Raised $222,126,888.00 from US Innovative Technology Fund, Leblon Capital, Founders Fund, XN, Mark Cuban, XYZ Venture Capital, Joe Lonsdale, Drive Capital, Gokul Rajaram and Founders Fund.

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