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Matthew O. Brimer

New York Founded 2010 Website
Cheque Size$500K to $5M
Stages4
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio5
Operating Since2010 (16y)

About Matthew O. Brimer

Matthew O. Brimer is a serial entrepreneur, investor, community builder, and cultural instigator. He co-founded General Assembly, a global education company, and serves as its Executive Chairman. He is also the founder and Executive Chairman of ZZ Driggs, a company focused on transforming the real estate industry. Additionally, Brimer co-founded DAYBREAKER, a global community and lifestyle brand, and The Fund, an angel investing group. He has personally invested in over 20 startups, including Reserve, The Hustle, THINX, Fluent City, and Solugen. Brimer holds a B.A. in Sociology from Yale University and has been recognized in Forbes' '30 Under 30' and Business Insider's 'Silicon Alley 100'.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets19

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceItalyDenmarkSpainMexicoSouth KoreaNetherlandsSwedenNorway

Requirements

Purpose-oriented companies tackling large problems with domain expertise, Strong, technical, passionate teams with the grit and motivation to push through extraordinary challenges, Product vision that solves a real need and makes the world a better place, Significant growth potential and founders' ability to turn some initial traction into a sustainable business

Stated Portfolio5

Solugen
Thinx
Fluent City
The Hustle
Reserve

As reported by the investor. We hold no profile for these companies, so they are printed as stated rather than linked.