The Origins of Success: Blaise Matuidi's Venture Capital Fund and Its Impact.
Blaise Matuidi, once a formidable force on the football field, has now set his sights on a new challenge: venture capitalism. Known for his tenure with the French national team and his contributions to their 2018 World Cup victory, Matuidi has since shifted his focus to empowering the next generation of tech leaders.
In collaboration with a group of European athletes and institutional investors, Matuidi launched the Origins venture capital fund. This fund, which boasts a network of high-profile athletes and influencers, is dedicated to investing in consumer startups across the US and Europe, leveraging the star power of its founders to drive growth and visibility for its portfolio companies.
Origins Capital not only provides financial backing but also harnesses the influence of its sports star LPs to propel portfolio companies to new heights. With the collective following of its investors reaching over 160 million, the fund leverages this immense reach to amplify the success of the startups it supports.
Portfolio:
- Stage11: Reimagining music for the metaverse.
- amo: Building the future of social apps.
- Yumon: Sorare for creators.
- Stadium Live: Gen Z's digital playground for sports and culture.
- Alan: The first digital health insurance in France..
- Moka: Europe's corporate mental health solution.
- Augment: Revolutionizing access to a high-quality business education.
- Upway: Building the largest marketplace for reconditioned e-bikes.
- Matchday: Bringing football's 5B fans onto the blockchain.
- Ugami: The financial rewards solution for gamers.
- Wicked Saints: Building the world's 1st adventure activism game.
As Matuidi looks back on his football career, he reflects on the importance of diversification and the value of his experiences off the pitch. His transition into venture capitalism is not just a personal evolution but also a chance to leave a lasting impact on the tech industry and the lives of aspiring entrepreneurs.