& Chief of Staff
Matthew Paul leads Spring's vision and management.
Matt brings his energy to all of Spring’s ventures and works cross functionally with the portfolio companies as they experience hyper growth. Matt also focuses on evaluating new investment opportunities and ensuring they align with Spring’s thesis. Prior to joining Spring, Matt worked at a M&A advisory firm where he partnered with clients to strategize for and through acquisitions and organic growth. His time in consulting brought him close with management teams and private equity sponsors as they navigated the lifecycles of investments.
Maren Smehagen is Spring’s technology north star.
Maren collaborates with Spring’s portfolio companies to leverage their data and technology systems effectively and ensure strategies align with their business goals. Working closely with the companies’ executive teams, Maren improves operational efficiencies and communication. Before Spring, Maren worked for a MarTech consulting firm, where she optimized marketing and sales operations using custom-built AI tools for clients in Scandinavia and APAC. This experience strengthened her passion for digital transformation and provided a solid foundation Maren draws upon as she guides technology applications for Spring’s partners.
Our family of advisors span multiple industries.
We know your company is at the beginning of something meaningful and we are proud to partner with you; not only with the capital to drive change, but also the guidance you need as you grow. Our advisors have walked in your shoes and know that while every path is different, wisdom from experience drives future success.
We deploy direct capital in seed and early-stage rounds of companies we believe in. We also invite our network of co-investors and venture partners to invest alongside us when additional value can be unlocked.
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