Matt Humphrey
Description
Matt Humphrey is a distinguished Partner at Quiet Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco. His transition into venture capital follows a highly successful entrepreneurial career, most notably as the Co-Founder and CEO of LendingHome Corporation, which later rebranded to Sindeo. This operational background provides him with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by founders, particularly in scaling technology-driven businesses.
At Quiet Capital, Matt Humphrey focuses on identifying and supporting promising startups, primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, with selective investments in Series B rounds. The firm's investment thesis often gravitates towards sectors where Humphrey possesses deep domain expertise, including fintech, real estate technology, marketplaces, and enterprise software. His experience building and scaling LendingHome, a company that successfully raised over $500 million in equity and debt during his tenure, positions him as a strategic partner capable of offering more than just capital.
Quiet Capital is known for its hands-on approach and ability to lead or co-lead early-stage rounds. For initial investments, the firm, and by extension Matt Humphrey, typically deploys capital ranging from $1 million to $7 million. This flexibility allows them to support companies from their earliest stages through significant growth milestones. Founders partnering with Matt can expect not only financial backing but also mentorship derived from his firsthand experience navigating complex regulatory environments, building high-performing teams, and achieving significant market penetration.
Investor Profile
Matt Humphrey has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, South Korea.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $1M – $7M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (90%)
- Series A (10%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- South Korea (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Saas
- Apps
- Mobile
- Finance
- Analytics
- Enterprise Software
- Sex Tech
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