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Pat Matthews

Founder & CEO at Active Capital

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Investment focus

AI-native softwaretechnical foundersbusiness software

Stages: pre-seed, seed

Sectors: SaaS, Infrastructure, AI, DevTools, Business Software

Active Capital thesis

Pre-seed investing in technical founders building AI-native business software, infrastructure, and products that solve real business problems. Focus on founders who stay small and scrappy until finding true product-market fit.

Fund

Active Capital

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Frequently asked questions

What does Pat Matthews invest in?

Pat Matthews is Founder & CEO at Active Capital. They focus on AI-native software, technical founders, business software. Active Capital's thesis: Pre-seed investing in technical founders building AI-native business software, infrastructure, and products that solve real business problems. Focus on founders who stay small and scrappy until findin Active Capital typically invests at pre-seed, seed.

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