Matt Pierce

Matt Pierce is a Principal at Downing Ventures based in London, England, where he specializes in early-stage technology investments across the United Kingdom and Europe. In his current role, he targets initial seed and Series A funding rounds for startups operating in deep tech, artificial intelligence, fintech, climate tech, and enterprise software. He draws from a firm portfolio of over 50 active companies to help founders successfully scale their emerging businesses. Pierce recently helped deploy institutional capital following Downing Ventures' announcement of new fund closings exceeding £100 million in March 2024. Prior to his current position, he held investment roles at venture capital firms Haatch and Seedcamp, leading early-stage investments into prominent AI startups such as Synthesia. His ongoing career focus remains centered on identifying and scaling innovative European technology companies through strategic venture capital allocation.