Matt Mullenweg
Overview
Matt Mullenweg is a co-founder of WordPress, an open-source blogging platform on the web. He is also the founder of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and Jetpack, and Audrey Capital, an investment and research company.
Matt got his start in technology working at CNET Networks as a senior product manager. He went on to found Global Multimedia Protocols Group, an experimental metamemetics company, to develop open data formats. He has been recognized for his leadership and success by Forbes, BusinessWeek, INC., PC World, and Vanity Fair.
Matt is originally from Houston, Texas, where he attended the high school for the performing and visual arts and studied jazz saxophone. In his spare time, Matt is an avid photographer.
Personal Investments
Announced Date | Organization Name | Lead Investor | Funding Round | Money Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Automattic | Series D - Automattic | |||
Wefarm | Seed Round - Wefarm | |||
Yumi | Seed Round - Yumi | |||
Kite | Seed Round - Kite | |||
Hike | Venture Round - Hike | |||
Maven Clinic | Seed Round - Maven Clinic | |||
Merchbar | Seed Round - Merchbar | |||
Orion Labs | Series A - Orion Labs | |||
Calm | Seed Round - Calm | |||
npm | Seed Round - npm |
Exits
VHX VHX is a video distribution platform built for everyone. We empower creators to sell their work from their own websites.
Tilt Tilt allows users to pool funds for objectives in a simple, social, and frictionless way online.
Summly Summly is a web platform and smartphone app that provides algorithmically-generated summaries from thousands of sources.
SmartThings SmartThings, a smartphone app, allows its users to monitor and control their domestic affairs even when they are out of their home.
SendGrid SendGrid is a proven, cloud-based customer communication platform that drives engagement and business growth.
Milk Milk is a mobile development lab that builds innovative mobile apps.
Livestar Livestar is a mobile app that lets users get movie, music, app, restaurant and other recommendations instantly from critics and friends.
Hipmunk Hipmunk is an online travel company providing users with hotel deals and flights results via a website and an app.
GroupCard GroupCard develops social gifting applications enabling users to create and deliver group gifts and greetings.
Foodzie Foodzie is an online marketplace that allows individuals to discover and buy food directly from artisan producers.
Jobs
Organization Name | Title At Company | Start Date | End Date |
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GMPG | |||
CNET Networks |
Board and Advisor Roles
DailyBurn Advisor
jQuery Foundation Board of Advisors
Automattic Board Member
Treehouse Advisor
Surphace Advisor
Organization Name | Title At Company | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
WeGame |
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