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Michele Mattei

Michele Mattei

Fintech expert, manager, investor, and advisor

Amsterdam, North Holland
Joined August 2025

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Summary

Michele Mattei is a seasoned fintech product owner and manager, currently leading product initiatives at bunq. His expertise spans product management, corporate finance, and M&A, with previous roles at Qwist (Finleap) and Aruba S.p.A. He brings a unique product-centric lens to his investment activities, emphasizing innovation, usability, and scalability. theorg+2
As an active early-stage investor and advisor, Michele supports multiple companies including Syeew, Bitcoin People, Planet Scout, and Weltis. He also dedicates his time as a mentor to startups through prominent programs like Tenity, Techstars, and the Founder Institute, fostering growth in the fintech sector and broader European startup ecosystem. theorg+3
Michele is a thought leader in the fintech space, sharing his insights on funding strategies, product ownership, and the future of finance through podcasts and his Substack newsletter, 'Weekly update on Fintech by Michele Mattei.' He believes the fintech industry is still in its early stages, with vast potential for innovation driven by new regulations, technologies, and ideas. fintech+1

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MMMatteo Marianisaid that if they knew of a great role opening up in fintech, they would be excited to recommend it to
MMMichele Mattei
because they're open to new opportunities.

Dec 19, 2025