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Matthew Kalish

Angel Investor Massachusetts, United States ·Founded 2012

Overview

Matthew Kalish is an angel investor and co-founder of DraftKings, focusing on early-stage ventures in gaming, media, and consumer platforms. He has invested in companies such as Powered by People, Playtertainment, Nifty League, and FaZe Media, where he also participated as a lead investor in the company’s $11M angel round. Kalish has a background in marketing, analytics, and business management, having held roles at Vistaprint, Capital One, and Microsoft. He holds an MBA from Boston College and degrees in economics and computer science from Columbia University. Kalish has been recognized for his excellence and innovation in the industry, being named to SBJ’s class of 2019 “Forty Under 40”.

Investment Focus

Early-stage ventures
Gaming
Media
Consumer platforms
Innovative technologies
Scalable business models
Strong founding teams
Clear market differentiation
Potential for rapid growth
Ability to disrupt existing markets
Alignment with personal values
Commitment to responsible gaming
Focus on user experience
Data-driven decision making
Adaptability to market changes

Portfolio Companies

FaZe MediaNifty LeaguePowered by PeoplePlaytertainment

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What sectors does Matthew Kalish invest in?

Matthew Kalish invests in Technology, Media, HealthTech, FoodTech, EdTech and FinTech, and is based in Massachusetts, United States. Matthew Kalish is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.