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Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown

Vice President at Headline, Consumer and Marketplace VC

San Francisco, California
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Joined February 2025
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Matthew Brown is an experienced venture capitalist with a strong focus on consumer technology and marketplace businesses. He is currently a Vice President at Headline, where he actively invests in this sector, and previously held a similar role at TCG (The Chernin Group). clay+2
His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as Dapper Labs, Sketchy, Lovevery, Virtually Human, Goldin, and Collectors, demonstrating a track record in identifying and supporting growth-stage businesses in the consumer internet landscape. linkedin+1
Before transitioning fully into venture capital, Matthew served as Chief of Staff at Wag Labs Inc., an on-demand pet services marketplace, and also gained experience in corporate development and business strategy. clay+1
He started his career at Stripes Group, a growth-equity firm, where he worked on investments in both Consumer Internet and SaaS companies, including Flatiron Health, Reformation, The Black Tux, Turtle Beach, and Art. imdb
Academically, Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, where he was an Echols Scholar and captained the university's squash team. clay+1

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Led the University of Virginia's squash team as captain during his academic career. clay

Notes

NDNatalie Dillonsaid
MBMatthew Brown
has demonstrated outstanding skill in analyzing and executing consumer growth investments.

Jan 20, 2026

JAJuliana Arbelaezsaid that if they were fundraising for a startup,
MBMatthew Brown
would be one of their top picks as a venture capitalist to partner with.

Oct 27, 2025

TTTJ Taylorsaid
MBMatthew Brown
is one of the most impressive seed-stage investors they've worked with, especially in AI or ecommerce marketplaces.

Sep 8, 2025

MEMatthew Elonissaid
MBMatthew Brown
is one of the sharpest early-stage investors they've seen in AI-driven media startups.

Aug 9, 2025