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Matt Murphy

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Managing Director, Menlo VenturesMenlo VenturesMenlo Park, CA

Current Firm

Menlo Ventures

Investments

5+ companies

Focus

AI, Fintech

About Matt Murphy

Matt Murphy is a Managing Director at Menlo Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm. With a focus on AI, fintech, digital health, biotech, and cybersecurity, Murphy has built a track record of identifying and supporting transformative companies across these high-growth sectors. His notable investments include Chime, a financial services innovator; Carta, a cap table management platform; Betterment, a digital wealth management company; Benchling, a biotech R&D software platform; and Uber, the mobility pioneer. Murphy's expertise spans multiple industries and technologies, positioning him to guide founders through critical growth phases and complex market dynamics. Through his work at Menlo Ventures, he continues to invest in visionary entrepreneurs developing solutions that reshape their respective industries and create meaningful impact.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Notable Investments

Chime
Carta
Betterment
Benchling
Uber

Other Investors at Menlo Ventures

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Greg Yap

Partner, Menlo Ventures

Menlo Ventures

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Johnny Hu

Principal, Menlo Ventures

Menlo Ventures

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Investment Profile

Matt Murphy is a Managing Director, Menlo Ventures at Menlo Ventures, based in Menlo Park, CA.

Matt's investment focus spans AI, Fintech, Digital Health, Biotech, Cybersecurity, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Notable investments include Chime, Carta, Betterment, Benchling, Uber. These investments span AI and Fintech.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Matt Murphy?

Matt Murphy is a Managing Director, Menlo Ventures at Menlo Ventures, based in Menlo Park, CA. Their investment focus includes AI, Fintech, Digital Health.

What does Matt Murphy invest in?

Matt Murphy focuses on investments in AI, Fintech, Digital Health, Biotech, Cybersecurity through Menlo Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What are Matt Murphy's most notable investments?

Matt Murphy's notable portfolio investments include Chime, Carta, Betterment, Benchling, Uber. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.

What firm is Matt Murphy at?

Matt Murphy is currently at Menlo Ventures, headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, serving as Managing Director, Menlo Ventures.

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