Matthew Webster
Partner
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Matthew is a partner in Oliver Wyman’s Private Capital and Consumer, Telco, and Technology Practices, based in London.

He specializes in software-focused private equity engagements, spanning commercial, product and technology due diligence, go-to-market strategy, and post-deal value creation across Europe.

Matthew works closely with private equity investors across the deal lifecycle, from pre-deal assessment through ownership. His experience spans software horizontals, including human capital management, Office of the CFO solutions, supply-chain and logistics technology, and ERP, as well as verticals such as govtech, proptech, marine technology, and parts of the e-commerce stack. He is known for translating diligence insights into practical post-deal initiatives that drive sustained value.

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Software is at the heart of business, communication, finance, transportation, agriculture and pretty much all structured economic activity. Working with innovative technology businesses is endlessly fascinating and pivotal to making positive impact on society and the economy

Before joining Oliver Wyman, Matthew was a partner at EY Parthenon, where he led the UK Technology, Media and Telecommunications Practice and supported European software transactions and growth strategy for private equity clients.

Matthew holds an MChem in chemistry from New College, Oxford University. Outside of work, Matthew is a keen competitive golfer and can usually be found on a golf course, walking his dog, or running a taxi service for his teenage children.