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About Investor

Matthew McCooe is the CEO and Managing Partner of Connecticut Innovations, the state-backed venture capital firm focused on high-impact innovation. He invests across health & hospital services, biotech, and climate tech, with a strong emphasis on mission-driven companies improving real-world systems. His activity spans Pre-seed through Series B, typically investing $250K to $10M depending on stage and scale. Matthew plays a central role in shaping Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem and supporting deep tech commercialization. He is known for backing scalable solutions in healthcare and sustainability that can deliver both societal and economic impact. His leadership blends public-sector investment strategy with traditional venture capital discipline.