As a Partner at Accel, Matt focuses on enterprise software, security, and financial technology. He is actively involved with portfolio companies like Snyk, Cognite, and Veriff. A Miami University graduate, his background includes technology investment banking at William Blair and audit services at Deloitte.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Matts first job was as a snowboard instructor. He is a globally-minded investor who has expressed a desire to be more proficient in foreign languages to better connect with entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, reflecting Accels international investment strategy.
His first job was working as a snowboard instructor at a local ski resort in his home state of Ohio.
Matt Weigand
Partner at Accel
San Francisco, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
AI Infrastructure
He is heavily involved in recent, significant investments in AI infrastructure and speaks publicly about building the foundational layers for the next decade of AI.
Developer-First Security
Serves on the board of Snyk and has publicly supported their unique, developer-centric approach to enterprise security.
Industrial Tech
Invested in and sits on the board of Cognite, focusing on the digital transformation and software innovation within heavy-asset industries.
Media Appearances
Accel's Matt Weigand on Building the AI Foundations for the Next Decade. Featured in AI Insider
Work History
2013
Partner at Accel
6-2011 - 2013
Analyst at William Blair and Company
Education
Education details unavailable from Miami University
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Location : San Francisco, California, United States
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Designation : Partner at Accel
