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Matt L.

Entrepreneur & Advisor | Helping technologists do business.

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated October 2026💼 2 investments📅 3 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2023
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Nov 2023
Were Carwow. The car-changing destination for life-changing moments. We get it. Changing your car’s a big deal, and it usually comes at a pretty big junction in your life. So whether you’re buying, selling, or (car) window shopping, we’ll give you total confidence in your choice. You won’t find biassed reviews or shady interests here. Just honest opinions, clear prices, and a network of trusted dealers. No haggling. No stress. No costs. Just cruising. That’s great news for dealers, too. With access to over 3 million customers, we help our dealer partners fill forecourts, lower costs, and sell more than ever before. But what does Carwow look like under the hood? We’re a dedicated team of over 350 experts across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal. But we’re not all petrol heads (well, maybe Mat is). Were curious, humble, and empowered individuals relentlessly driven and passionate about creating the best car buying experience, and a fantastic place to work. Ready to kick your career up a gear? We’re hiring at www.carwow.co.uk/jobs
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Aug 2023
what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. It has divided the world into 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique 3 word address. Now people can refer to any precise location – a delivery entrance, a picnic spot or a drone landing point – using just three simple words. what3words is used by businesses and governments to operate more efficiently, and by individuals to find and share locations. Over 650 businesses, government organisations and NGOs in over 170 countries are using 3 word addresses.
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2025
Founding Partner
Jan 2025
325X is a UK-based venture studio focused on dual-use defence technology and cyber for use in the protection of critical national infrastructure (CNI), and for national security and law enforcement purposes. For founders, we provide investment, co-build and consultancy services For investors, we provide highly selected investment opportunities. Disclaimer: 325X Ltd FRN: 1036336, is an Appointed Representative of Enterprise Investment Partners LLP FRN: 604439 who are authorised by the FCA.  Communications are provided for informational purposes and should not be construed as an invitation or offer to buy or sell any investments.  No recommendation is made, positive or otherwise, regarding individual investments.  Any decision to invest should only be made further to review of an applicable Information Memorandum. This website is not an offer to buy or sell securities and does not constitute a Direct Offer Financial Promotion. Applications for investment may only be made on the basis of the relevant documentation, copies of which are available on request. No reliance is to be placed on the information contained in this website in making such an application. Information herein is not intended to, nor should be taken to, constitute advice. This material is directed only at persons in the UK.
2024
Managing Director
Jun 2024
We help technologists do business by providing specialist management consultancy and advisory services, without the usual nonsense. Business owners work with us to start, raise, grow, turnaround, and exit. Our team spends every day bridging knowledge gaps across diverse interests throughout the business and technology ecosystems, preparing our portfolio clients for the next level of their growth by taking them through our NoNonsense process, making them investment ready, articulating market opportunities, unlocking potential and capturing value. Our technology expertise covers AI, cybersecurity, cybercrime and fraud, defence and national security, counter terrorism, security and investigations, trust and safety, influence and deception, data, green energy, climate tech, clean tech and enviro tech, privacy protection, and many more related disciplines. Our clients value our independence and NoNonsense approach. We’d love to hear from you too.
2023
Investor
Nov 2023
Were Carwow. The car-changing destination for life-changing moments. We get it. Changing your car’s a big deal, and it usually comes at a pretty big junction in your life. So whether you’re buying, selling, or (car) window shopping, we’ll give you total confidence in your choice. You won’t find biassed reviews or shady interests here. Just honest opinions, clear prices, and a network of trusted dealers. No haggling. No stress. No costs. Just cruising. That’s great news for dealers, too. With access to over 3 million customers, we help our dealer partners fill forecourts, lower costs, and sell more than ever before. But what does Carwow look like under the hood? We’re a dedicated team of over 350 experts across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal. But we’re not all petrol heads (well, maybe Mat is). Were curious, humble, and empowered individuals relentlessly driven and passionate about creating the best car buying experience, and a fantastic place to work. Ready to kick your career up a gear? We’re hiring at www.carwow.co.uk/jobs
Investor
Aug 2023
what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. It has divided the world into 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique 3 word address. Now people can refer to any precise location – a delivery entrance, a picnic spot or a drone landing point – using just three simple words. what3words is used by businesses and governments to operate more efficiently, and by individuals to find and share locations. Over 650 businesses, government organisations and NGOs in over 170 countries are using 3 word addresses.
2016
Director & Co-founder
Mar 2016
X Cyber Group Ltd. (XCyber®) was founded in 2016 by former UK intelligence officers who hold vast experience within the defence sector focusing on defending democracy. The business provides specialist data and expertise to help clients manage risk, governance, and cybersecurity needs. Generally, XCyber® works with clients to keep data, people and businesses protected within the geography of the internet. XCyber® proudly supports the cybersecurity of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure as a member of the National Cyber Security Centre’s Industry 100 Scheme.
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