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Matthew Willard

Matthew Willard

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Dr. Matthew Willard is a Stanford-educated professor and consultant with 30 years of experience in capital raising and strategic growth for small to mid-sized companies across diverse industries.

Matthew is a Professor of Business at Augustana University and a long time business development consultant focused on transactions, investment, mergers and acquisitions and business/project development. Matthew has focused on small to mid-sized companies needing capital and/or management and has been involved with capital raising and acquisition analysis throughout a career that spans thirty years leading investment analysis, due diligence, strategic planning, new product development, marketing and sales for everything from start up to Fortune 500 companies.

Matthew has a breadth of experience having worked in project areas including agriculture, agricultural processing, natural foods, satellite and wireless communications; precision farming, education, fintech, and renewable and sustainable energy. Recognized for successfully developing and implementing new business models; facilitating mergers and acquisitions; and establishing and maintaining International B2B relationships.

Dr. Willard holds a PhD in International Relations and Organizational Behavior, a MS in Management Science and Engineering, and a BA in Political Science all from Stanford University.

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As NACVA-certified Valuation Analysts, we follow rigorous industry standards to provide businesses with precise and well-supported valuations, giving us the tools to assess the true worth of your business, whether you're preparing for a sale, tax event, or other significant financial decisions.
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Our FMVA certification demonstrates our expertise in advanced financial modeling and valuation techniques. With this credential, we bring a deep understanding of financial analysis to every project, helping businesses achieve their strategic goals with precise, data-driven insights.
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So much value, experience and integrity! Matt and team bring exceptional strategic insight, act with urgency, and consistently follow through. Beyond expertise, Matt is reliable, transparent, and always willing to serve anyway to make sure success is achieved. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a trusted advisor and partner in success.
Nikkee Rhody
I've worked with Matt on multiple business valuations for acquisition financing, and he's always been professional, thorough, and easy to work with. Highly recommend his expertise!
Blake Chelsey
Matt was a former professor of mine, turned mentor and friend. His decades of experience in the business world, combined with great logic and common sense, make him a great asset as an advisor. Whenever I have a new business idea or investment opportunity, Matt is one of the first people I seek out for an opinion!
Jed Schmidt
As a startup founder, you sometimes come across people who can fund your business and help your business. Most VC's and angel groups say they can help, but few do. Matt Willard was more helpful, and continues to be more helpful than any other funding partner I've had in my six startups. After raising more than 100 million in my career, Matt was far and away the best consultant to work with.
Paul Harkins
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Our experience with the Matt Willard has been tremendous. Not only was the initial funding very helpful, but also the access to new industry contacts and relationships really helped us grow. I would highly recommend Matt as a business and financing partner to anyone who is looking.
Don Bryant
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