DiscoverGovCon M&A TalkScare The Bear: Matt Dean
Scare The Bear: Matt Dean

Scare The Bear: Matt Dean

Update: 2025-05-15
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Sharon Heaton talks with investor Matt Dean, the founder of Scare the Bear (STB) Capital, who is focused on non-controlling investments in lower middle market GovCon businesses. Hear what Matt thinks buyers are thinking about today’s churning GovCon M&A market.


Topics covered: 



  • What private equity knows and doesn’t know

  • Smart capital on steroids – the PE mindset

  • The “founder mentality” and reality

  • What minority investments offer owners

  • DOGE risks and structuring deals


To connect with Matt, visit his LinkedIn page here.

Learn more about Scare the Bear by visiting their website here.


To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here.

To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.


If you liked listening to this episode, view our GovCon M&A page here. To view all of our podcast series, visit our podcast page.

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