Matt Helms served as Managing Director at BioGenerator, a St. See contact routes.
Matt Helms served as Managing Director at BioGenerator, a St. Louis-based venture capital firm, from 2022 to 2025, before transitioning to Senior Director at BioGenerator Ventures where he focuses on AgTech and Food sectors. His investment thesis centers on agricultural and food technology startups, leveraging his 18-year background at Monsanto and prior role as Chief Commercial Officer at NewLeaf Symbiotics to bridge R&D with commercialization. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, his role involves actively investing in and developing companies within these targeted sectors. Notable portfolio companies include INTENT, which secured investment from BioGenerator Ventures, reflecting his focus on ag-tech innovation. Helms distinguishes himself through a deep personal connection to agriculture, having operated a family farm in Belleville for seven generations and running a popcorn business with his wife. He emphasizes marketplace trends, customer needs, and partnerships in his approach to venture investing.
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