About The Partnership
The Founding Team
- Matt Wade: Harvard Law graduate with expertise in venture deal structuring, corporate governance, and scaling companies from his time at Andrews Kurth and Xerox.
- Alex Robertson: A Partner at Vinson & Elkins in Dallas, specializing in high-stakes M&A, corporate law, and institutional relationships.
- Luke Wade: A Sr. Sales Engineer and technical strategist with expertise in scaling SaaS ventures and go-to-market strategy.
The Wade Advantage
Our partnership is built on three pillars that give us a unique edge in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
- Brand Equity: The Wade name is an institution in Dallas legal and business circles, rooted in the legacy of The Chief.
- Network: We provide built-in access to a deep network of VCs, executives, investors, and entrepreneurs.
- Complementary Skills: We offer a complete package of legal structuring, transactional expertise, and go-to-market horsepower.
Our Venture Thesis
We operate an integrated platform designed to advise, invest in, and build the next generation of leading companies in DFW and beyond. We serve as a combination of a boutique advisory shop, an early-stage venture fund, and a fractional general counsel, all under the trusted Wade banner.