Matt joined DCVC in 2020 as an Operating Partner. He focuses on companies in the Defense, Intelligence and Space sectors. He spends most of his time helping those companies grow through strategic advice and introductions. His goal is to help the defense and intelligence sectors achieve their missions and to make the world safer by using innovative technologies. Matt has also served on several Government and industry advisory commissions. He is currently a member of the Boards of Fortem Technologies and Jupiter Intelligence. He was Chairman of Capella Space from 2022 until its sale in 2025. He currently serves as Chairman of Fortem Technologies (a leading counter-drone provider). Matt has had a number of leadership roles in the satellite, digital mapping and intelligence industries. He founded GeoEye, a leading global provider of satellite and aerial imagery and digital mapping information, in 2006. GeoEye was publicly traded (GEOY). In January, 2013, he concluded its sale for $1.3B to DigitalGlobe. He was CEO of OneWeb from October 2015 to July 2016. Matt holds a law degree from Univ. of Virginia School of Law and a B.A. in Classics from Trinity College.


