Matthew Growney

Matthew Growney has extensive work experience in various industries. In 2008, they founded Rudyard Partners, a family investment office that primarily invests in early-stage companies. Matthew also serves as a Member of the Board of Advisors for REZA, a role they started in 2020.

Matthew has held advisory roles in different organizations. From 2016 to the present, they have been a Senior Advisor at PUMA Group, where they focus on fashion, creative partnerships, and special projects. Matthew is also an Advisor at QuadPay since September 2018. Furthermore, they served as a Board Advisor for the Center for Venture Capital, Private Equity, & Entrepreneurial Finance at Michigan State University from 2009 onwards.

In terms of investment, Matthew is an investor in True Botanicals, a luxury skincare company, since May 2017. Matthew was also an original investor in Wanderset, an eCommerce marketplace, which later merged with FaZe Clan, an eSports company. Matthew invested in FaZe Clan from March 2017 to June 2019.

Additionally, Matthew has been involved in the arts and music scene. Matthew was an Advisory Board Member for the Miami Symphony Orchestra from 2016 to 2018. Matthew has also been a Co-Founder & Creative Director at Thermal Brands since February 2020, a brand management agency catering to lifestyle and luxury brands.

Lastly, Matthew founded Isabella Products, Inc. in 2008, a mobile Internet device and services company that merged with Starwalk Kids Media in 2015. Matthew held the role of Founder & Investor in Isabella Products until July 2016.

Matthew Growney started their education in 1990 at Michigan State University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business PreLaw. Matthew successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 1995. Matthew then went on to attend New England Law | Boston from 1997 to 2000, where they earned a Juris Doctor degree in Law.