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Matthew Luckett

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Matthew Luckett serves as the Managing Partner at ALBA Holdings, a New York-based family office and venture capital firm. The firm is dedicated to early-stage investments, primarily focusing on Seed and Series A rounds. ALBA Holdings strategically targets companies within the technology and healthcare sectors, aiming to support innovative ventures from their foundational stages.

Under Luckett's leadership, ALBA Holdings has built a substantial portfolio, having invested in over 50 companies to date. This extensive track record demonstrates the firm's active engagement in the startup ecosystem and its commitment to identifying promising opportunities across its core sectors. Their investment philosophy emphasizes providing crucial capital during the initial growth phases of a company's lifecycle.

ALBA Holdings typically deploys initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $2,000,000. This specific investment range underscores their focus on providing significant early-stage capital, enabling startups to achieve key milestones, develop their products, and expand their market reach. As a family office, ALBA Holdings may also offer the advantage of more patient capital and a longer-term perspective compared to traditional institutional venture funds, often providing strategic guidance and network access to its portfolio companies.

Investor Profile

Matthew Luckett has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Analytics, Mobile, Software.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (35%)
  • Series Unknown (20%)
  • Series A (15%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Convertible Note (10%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)
  • Series D (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Analytics
  • Mobile
  • Software
  • Internet
  • E-commerce
  • Fashion
  • Information Technology
  • Advertising
  • Advertising Platforms
  • Audio
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Matthew Luckett frequently co-invest with?

VC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
ALBA Holdings
Europe, Nicosia, Cyprus, Lefkosa
Co-Investments: 1
Core Capital Partners
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Trilogy Equity Partners
North America, Washington, United States, Bellevue
Co-Investments: 1
AAF Management Ltd.
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
AFSquare
North America, California, United States, Culver City
Co-Investments: 1
Contour Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Great Oaks Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Pilot Group
North America, Florida, United States, Sarasota
Co-Investments: 2
Lerer Hippeau
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Matthew Luckett often collaborate with?

GV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CC
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Shared Deals: 1
ES
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, Colorado, United States
Shared Deals: 1
RG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RM
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 1
JP
North America, Virginia, United States, Great Falls
Shared Deals: 1
CD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
BR
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Matthew Luckett?

Podchaser

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Podchaser is the world’s most comprehensive podcast database — powering discovery for listeners, podcasters, and brands.

Advertising PlatformsAnalyticsAudioBig DataData VisualizationDatabaseInternet RadioPodcastSearch EngineSocial Network
SeedJan 29, 2020
Amount Raised: $1,650,000
Podchaser

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Podchaser is the world’s most comprehensive podcast database — powering discovery for listeners, podcasters, and brands.

Advertising PlatformsAnalyticsAudioBig DataData VisualizationDatabaseInternet RadioPodcastSearch EngineSocial Network
Pre SeedJan 1, 2018
Misen

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Misen manufactures and sells quality tools that are essential for great cooking.

Consumer GoodsCookingE-CommerceFood ProcessingManufacturingProduct Design
SeedSep 21, 2017
Amount Raised: $940,000
Show-Score

New York, New York, United States

Show-Score is like a Rotten Tomatoes for theater.

Digital EntertainmentInternetMedia and Entertainment
Series AMar 8, 2017
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Felix Gray

New York, New York, United States

Felix Gray provides eyewear protecting against digital eye strain.

EyewearFashionHealth Care
SeedFeb 28, 2017
Fresh Nation

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Fresh Nation's Virtual Supply Chain™ is a bridge between thousands of specialty brands and the largest grocery retailers and distributors

B2BE-Commerce PlatformsEnterprise SoftwareGroceryInformation TechnologyLogisticsMarketplaceSoftwareTransportationWholesale
Convertible NoteJan 20, 2017
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Velocidi

New York, New York, United States

Velocidi is a Private Customer Data Platform (CDP)

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesData IntegrationEnterprise SoftwareMachine LearningPredictive AnalyticsSoftware
Series ANov 10, 2016
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
AYR

New York, New York, United States

AYR is an e-commerce driven womenswear line headquartered in New York City.

E-CommerceFashionWearablesWomen's
Series UnknownJun 24, 2016
Amount Raised: $5,496,852
Hammerhead

New York, New York, United States

Hammerhead is building the world’s best bicycle computer.

CleanTechConsumer ElectronicsLogisticsNavigationPublic TransportationRobotics
SeedDec 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Wrap Media

San Francisco, California, United States

Wrap is a mobile storytelling and commerce platform that delivers app-like user experiences in bite-sized pieces through the mobile web

ConsumerContentMobile
Series BSep 3, 2015
Amount Raised: $12,700,000