About Matthew

Matt is a trusted partner to some of the world’s most well-known venture capital, private equity and alternative asset firms on their fundraising, management company, regulatory and strategic matters. In 2025, he served as lead fund formation counsel to dozens of fund sponsors, negotiating fund terms on their behalf in venture capital fundraises accounting for more than 20% of all US venture capital limited partner commitments allocated that year.

Over the past several years, Matt has been recognized for leading a number of market-defining venture capital and digital asset fund formations – including Andreessen Horowitz’s latest $15 billion fundraise – and has been at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative fundraising structures tailored to those asset classes.

He is described by a client in Chambers and Partners as “responsive, commercial and able to think through creative solutions to complex issues.”

Over the course of his career, Matt has represented investment firms in the formation and fundraising of $100+ billion.

I’m fortunate to partner and solve problems with some of the most innovative investment firms in the world.

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Admissions and credentials

  • Massachusetts

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Private Equity: Fund Formation (2024 – 2025)

Massachusetts Super Lawyers (2016 – 2024)

The Legal 500 US: Private Equity Funds (Including Venture Capital) (2024 – 2025)

Law360: Rising Star – Fund Formation (2024)

Best Lawyers (2021 – 2023)

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