Angel investor · Managing Partner · Founder, Athletic Ventures
Every published round Matt de Boer took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
Companies Matt de Boer has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaps Normal | 13 Mar 2024, Series A | 1 | 0 | |
| Who Gives A Crap | 20 Sep 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for Matt de Boer, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Matt de Boer has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Matt de Boer did.
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner · Founder | Athletic Ventures | privateequitymedia.com.au, Forbes Australia, Australian FinTech, Startup Daily (Tue 31 Jan 2023), Startup Daily (Mon 29 Nov 2021), SmartCompany, Athletic Ventures team page |
Stories naming Matt de Boer. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Athletic Ventures, started by former athletes, has closed its debut fund at $25 million, with about 100 sports stars and several veteran venture figures backing it as limited partners.
KPMG data shows Australian startup funding hit a record in 2022 despite a global downturn, while accountancy fintech Hnry closed a $35 million Series B led by AirTree to double headcount and expand overseas.
Accounting fintech Hnry raised a Series B led by AirTree, with Left Lane, Akshay Kothari and Athletic Ventures participating, to fund hiring, international expansion and product development.
Also Australian FinTech·Forbes Australia·SmartCompany·SmartCompany·Startup Daily