David James Backens vs Brian Matthews

David James Backens vs Brian Matthews

David James Backens is a venture capital based in Santa Barbara. Brian Matthews is a venture capital based in St. Louis across 148 portfolio companies. Sector focus diverges: David James Backens concentrates on generalist deals and Brian Matthews on Agtech Food, Biotech and Digital Health. On stage, David James Backens is active at undisclosed stages and Brian Matthews at Seed, Series A and Series B.

• Investor type: David James Backens — Venture Capital; Brian Matthews — Venture Capital
• Headquarters: David James Backens — Santa Barbara; Brian Matthews — St. Louis
• Portfolio companies: David James Backens — not disclosed; Brian Matthews — 148
• Sectors: David James Backens — not disclosed; Brian Matthews — Agtech Food, Biotech, Digital Health
• Stages: David James Backens — not disclosed; Brian Matthews — Seed, Series A, Series B

• David James Backens — Venture Capital · SANTA BARBARA · David James Backens portfolio
• Brian Matthews — Venture Capital · St. Louis · 148 tracked deals · Brian Matthews portfolio

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