Founder · Investor · Designer

Matt
Cooper

Building ventures at the intersection of hospitality, real estate, and experiential design — from themed entertainment to investment portfolios.

Matt Cooper

Building things
that matter.

Matt Cooper is a Kentucky-based entrepreneur whose work spans three distinct but complementary disciplines — experiential lighting design for theme parks and attractions, strategic real estate investment in the Lexington market, and hospitality development through design-led ventures.

Each venture reflects a singular belief: that the built environment, when thoughtfully crafted, changes how people feel, move, and connect. Matt brings creative rigor and operational discipline to every project, whether it's lighting a LEGOLAND attraction or repositioning a boutique hotel property.

Selected
Work

03 Ventures
01 / 03

SPRK
Lighting

Theme Park · Attractions · Entertainment

A boutique themed entertainment lighting design firm delivering Disney-caliber creative vision at regional park economics. SPRK's portfolio includes LEGOLAND Shanghai MINILAND and ongoing partnerships with Herschend Family Entertainment — including Dollywood and Silver Dollar City. Every project combines precision engineering with storytelling instinct.

Themed Entertainment Lighting Design Attractions International
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02 / 03

Caraway
Holdings

Real Estate · Lexington, KY · Investment

A private real estate investment vehicle focused on the Lexington, Kentucky market. Caraway Holdings acquires, repositions, and manages residential and commercial properties with an emphasis on design quality, neighborhood fundamentals, and long-term value creation. The portfolio reflects a patient, conviction-driven approach to capital deployment.

Real Estate Lexington, KY Investment Portfolio
03 / 03

Skylab
Creative

Hospitality · Design · Investing

A hospitality design and investment platform pursuing projects where strong creative direction unlocks superior returns. Skylab approaches hospitality as a design problem first — curating spaces, programs, and guest experiences that are genuinely memorable. The firm targets boutique hotel, short-term rental, and food-and-beverage opportunities where intentional design is the competitive advantage.

Hospitality Design Investing Experience

Get in touch

Let's
connect.

Whether you're exploring a partnership, discussing a new venture, or simply want to talk through an idea — reach out directly. Matt is always open to conversations with thoughtful people building interesting things.