Matthew Le Merle
Overview
Matthew Le Merle is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in blockchain and fintech sectors. He serves as the Managing Partner and CEO of Fifth Era and Blockchain Coinvestors, leading investments in over 750 blockchain companies, including more than 75 unicorns. Additionally, he is a Managing Partner at Keiretsu Capital, one of the most active early-stage venture investors in the Americas, backing nearly 200 companies annually. With over 30 years in Silicon Valley, Matthew has a deep understanding of emerging technologies and early-stage investing. His investment strategy focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies in the blockchain and fintech industries, emphasizing early-stage ventures with high growth potential. Matthew's portfolio includes a diverse range of sectors, such as e-commerce, consumer goods, healthcare, education, energy, transportation, real estate, agriculture, telecommunications, entertainment, and manufacturing. He has a proven track record of guiding companies through various stages of development, from seed funding to pre-IPO. Beyond his investment activities, Matthew is a bestselling author and keynote speaker, sharing insights on innovation, investing, and blockchain. He has authored several books, including "The Fifth Era," "Blockchain Competitive Advantage," and "Corporate Innovation in the Fifth Era." His expertise has been sought by leading technology companies, including eBay, Google, HP, Microsoft, and PayPal, advising them on digital value propositions and growth strategies. Matthew holds a B.A. (Double First) and Master's from Christ Church, Oxford, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- Scalable growth potential
- Experienced management teams
- Strong market demand
- Clear competitive advantage
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Matthew Le Merle invest in?
Matthew Le Merle invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in California, United States. Matthew Le Merle is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Matthew Le Merle invest at?
Matthew Le Merle backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Matthew Le Merle invest in?
Matthew Le Merle invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has Matthew Le Merle invested in?
Matthew Le Merle's portfolio includes Securitize, Linqto, Hashkey Capital, Soundwave, ApplePie Capital, Perkville, Bitwise Asset Management and Telltale Games.
How do I contact Matthew Le Merle?
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