Here at FJ Labs, we have always sought to build a dynamic and intellectually diverse team that is passionate about startups, founders, finance, and new ideas that could shape the future. Spend just a couple of minutes with Matias and you’ll immediately feel his obsession for venture capital and the tech ecosystem, and for markets and investing writ large.

Prior to joining FJ Labs, Matias was at JPMorgan, where he worked in investment banking honing his experience structuring multi-billion dollar transactions across different industries. He holds an MBA from Duke University, where he graduated with honors as a Fuqua Scholar, co-founded the Duke MBA Blockchain Club, and was building at an AI startup before AI was cool!

During his 4 years with us, he has led more than 85 of our investments, helping us fortify our standing as a leading marketplace and network effects powerhouse. With unique insights from a decade working in finance, Matias also leveled-up our fintech and growth-stage investment practice.

Matias brings a rare combination of venture instinct and analytical rigor, constantly pushing for a disciplined investment framework throughout different market cycles. He spearheaded our exit strategy in the crazy days of 2021, selling secondaries in many of our late-state companies that raised way ahead of traction, as a way to de-risk our position and provide liquidity to LPs in anticipation of a potential market downturn. Matias’ integrity and transparent, no-bullshit approach have made him a valued confidant to founders, who seek his counsel not just for capital but for strategic guidance and steady perspective when things don’t go as planned.

From a country known for producing sharp financial minds through its economic ups and downs, Matias is a proud Argentine who brings his cultural heritage into our NYC office daily. You’ll often find him walking around the office sipping mate and organizing legendary ‘asados’ for the entire team. On a personal note, we’re thrilled that Matias and his family will be welcoming a new baby in the coming months! This exciting chapter in his life coincides perfectly with his new role as Partner, and we couldn’t be happier for him.

We are excited to welcome Matias into the partnership at FJ Labs and look forward to his continued leadership as we discover and champion the next wave of visionary founders. His promotion reflects not only his past achievements but also our confidence in his character, values, and ability to help build the next chapter of FJ Labs.

Here’s to new adventures and continued success!!