Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Matt Knight is an experienced executive and investor focused on the proptech industry. As the Executive Director of the PropTech Angel Group, he leverages his deep industry expertise to support early-stage startups in the real estate technology space. Concurrently, he serves as a seed investor for several promising proptech ventures, including Propify, Moved, and Zensors.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
Executive Director, PropTech Angel Group (2019 - Present)
- Oversees the strategic direction and operations of the Angel Group, a leading investment consortium focused on proptech startups
- Evaluates investment opportunities, provides mentorship and guidance to portfolio companies, and represents the organization within the industry
- Helped the Angel Group deploy over $20 million in funding to early-stage proptech startups, driving innovation in the real estate sector
Seed Investor, Propify, Moved, Zensors (2021 - Present)
- Provides strategic advisory and financial backing to promising proptech ventures, leveraging domain expertise to support their growth and development
Executive Director, Foundation for Innovation in Real Estate (2023 - Present)
- Leads a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering technological advancements and thought leadership in the real estate industry
Career Progression
Prior to his current roles, Matt held various leadership positions within the proptech ecosystem, including:
- Venture Associate, PropTech Ventures (2017-2019)
- Analyst, Real Estate Technology Group, CBRE (2015-2017)
In these roles, Matt honed his expertise in identifying promising technologies, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting the growth of innovative startups in the real estate industry.
Academic Background
Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Arizona, where he graduated with distinction.
Areas of Expertise
- Proptech and real estate technology
- Early-stage investment and venture capital
- Startup evaluation, mentorship, and business development
- Industry thought leadership and strategic planning
Professional Impact
- Instrumental in the successful deployment of over $20 million in funding to proptech startups, driving industry innovation
- Recognized as a leading voice in the proptech ecosystem, frequently invited to speak at industry events and conferences
- Served on the advisory boards of several prominent proptech startups, providing strategic guidance and domain expertise
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in the proptech industry, Matt Knight is poised to continue making a significant impact as a strategic executive, investor, and thought leader. His deep understanding of real estate technology, combined with his proven track record of supporting early-stage ventures, positions him as a valuable asset to the companies and organizations he serves.
