Hi, I'm Pat. I'm an entrepreneur xturned investor. I've spent my career starting, scaling, and investing in startups. I started Active Capital because I love backing technical founders and helping them reach their potential. I've spent more than 20 years building and investing in software, cloud infrastructure, and AI, and I believe the future is brighter than ever. If you're a founder building an AI-native company, I'd love to hear from you. I welcome warm intros and cold emails.
About
Backing ambitious, technical founders across America.
Active Capital is a venture firm focused on pre-seed investing in technical founders building AI-native software, infrastructure, and products that solve real business problems. We love working with founders who stay small and scrappy until they find true product-market fit. We typically invest $100K to $1M, with the ability to invest significantly more as companies grow and our relationship develops. We like to invest early and be a meaningful part of the first capital raised.
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Testimonials
Hear from some of the founders & CEOs we work with.
“Pat is my first call with good news, bad news, or hard decisions I need help
thinking through. He's an exceptionally founder-focused investor. He's been a founder
and an operator. He's the type of investor and person I'd want on any cap table, and I'd highly
recommend him to any founder.”
Co-founder & CEO of Schematic
“Pat shows up like someone who's built before, not just invested before. He'll challenge a narrative,
pressure-test assumptions, and help tighten the plan without draining momentum. The operator lens is real.”
CEO of Living Security
“Active Capital was in our seed, and they are the most founder-centric
VC we could have ever hoped to work with. For any early stage company that reads
this…call Pat Matthews at Active Capital.”
Founder of ProsperOps
“Pat is the first person you want to share news with, good or bad.
He's the perfect blend of coach, problem solver, cheerleader, and introduction
machine that every founder looks for in an investor.”
Founder of Sendspark
“I won't be able to say this enough to you specifically Pat but thank YOU. I genuinely
appreciate all the help and trust you have given us. Please count me in as an LP in the next
fund!”
Founder of Finmark
“I'm a huge fan of Pat and what he can bring to a company outside of purely capital.
He's the type of person you want on your side, fighting the good fight. I'm now excited to be
an investor in him!”
Founder of Favor
Team
We've been starting, building, and investing together for 20+ years.
Pat Matthews
Founder & CEO
Cat Dizon
Co-founder & CFO
Chris Saum
Partner & Investor
Avery Keller
Executive Admin
Kevin Minnick
Technical Advisor
Bethany Stachenfeld
Entrepreneur In Residence
Advisors
We met at Rackspace 20+ years ago and have been working together ever since.
Contact Us
If you're a founder building the future of enterprise, please email: team@active.vc
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