E192 That Great Business Show - Gianni Matera - Ireland's most prolific early stage investor on he makes his money (he's aiming for 3X his investments)
Episode 192 @That Great Business Show
Serial investor (but don't call him an angel!) Gianna Matera has backed some of Ireland's best known unicorns (value >$1bn) including Glofox and Flipdish.
On this episode we have a rare one-on-one with Gianni, a man with many strong views, but ones he normally keeps to himself. A former Italian army lieutenant he made his money initially via a digital marketing company he founded and IPO'd. He explains why he left the heat of his native Milan for life in Dublin where he has so far backed 28 tech companies (he only back tech companies). He's literally a one-man band so he does have time nor the resources for full due-diligence, relying on a combination of gut and sleep to make his decisions (he explains his modus operandi). His long term ambition is to make 3X his money but 'it's not easy' he says.
Most recently he has been appointed VC in Residence at UCD’s incubator, Nova UCD
This is essential listening for anyone raising money or wishing to learn how best to invest in very early stage companies.
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