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Dominik Matyka

Investor

Investor at Cavalry Ventures

Berlin, Germany

Writes $580K – $2.3M checks · typically $1.4M

About

Dominik Matyka is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and exited four digital companies. He serves as Chief Connector at bettercalldominik.com, a network for entrepreneurs and investors, and is a founding partner at NAP VC, a Berlin-based venture capital fund. Matyka also invests through a family office in funds, alternatives, and real estate, teaches digital business as a professor, and advises private equity funds and boards.

Experience

  1. #BCDChief Connectorcurrent2024 — presentGermany
  2. MMH GruppeFounder & MDcurrent2024 — presentWiesbaden, Hesse, Germany
  3. MSQNon Executive Director (NED) / Boardcurrent2023 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  4. NAPCo-Founder & Entrepreneurial Partnercurrent2025 — present
  5. u25 venturesFounder & CEOcurrent2007 — presentFrankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
  6. XU Exponential University of Applied SciencesProfessor2020 — 2026Potsdam
  7. Cavalry VenturesCo-Founder2016 — 2025Berlin Area, Germany
  8. DMEXCO - Digital Marketing Expo & ConferenceChief Advisor2018 — 2024
  9. BOBBY (1st Baby GmbH)Inventor & Investor2019 — 2021
  10. GoodwordsFounding Investor2015 — 2016Berlin Area, Germany
  11. plistaFounder & CEO2008 — 2015
  12. hiClipCo-Founder2007 — 2008
  13. youmix / new.fmCo-Founder2006 — 2007

Education

  1. University of St.GallenDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  2. XU Exponential University of Applied SciencesProfessor, Digital Marketing
  3. Technische Universität BerlinDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  4. Cass Business School
  5. University of ViennaMaster's degree
  6. Bischof Neumann Schule

Skills & more

Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99E-commerce99Online Advertising99Venture Capital71Social Media20Mobile Devices28SEM34Online Marketing87Social Media Marketing21Digital Marketing57Leadership34
+12 moreAngel InvestingBusiness DevelopmentCorporate DevelopmentMobile MarketingSEODigital MediaDigital StrategyE-CommerceMobile ApplicationsOnline-MarketingStrategic PartnershipsSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)

From Dominik's professional profile.

Colleagues at Cavalry Ventures

Björn Loose
Partner at Cavalry Ventures
Claude Ritter
Investor at Cavalry Ventures
Fabian Krautwurst
Partner at NAP
Marcel Hollerbach
Investor at Cavalry Ventures
Markus Fuhrmann
Investor at Cavalry Ventures
Martin Janicki
Partner at Cavalry Ventures
Mazzilli Alessandra
Associate at Cavalry Ventures
Rouven Dresselhaus
Investor at Cavalry Ventures

Network5

Björn LooseScout
Partner at Cavalry Ventures
Claude RitterScout
Investor at Cavalry Ventures
Fabian KrautwurstScout
Partner at NAP
Martin Janicki
Partner at Cavalry Ventures
Mazzilli Alessandra
Associate at Cavalry Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dominik Matyka?
Dominik Matyka is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and exited four digital companies. He serves as Chief Connector at bettercalldominik.com, a network for entrepreneurs and investors, and is a founding partner at NAP VC, a Berlin-based venture capital fund. Matyka also invests through a family office in funds, alternatives, and real estate, teaches digital business as a professor, and advises private equity funds and boards.
Where does Dominik Matyka work?
Dominik Matyka is Investor at Cavalry Ventures.
What check size does Dominik Matyka write?
Dominik Matyka typically writes checks of $580K – $2.3M.
Where did Dominik Matyka go to school?
Dominik Matyka studied at University of St.Gallen (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)); XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences (Professor, Digital Marketing); Technische Universität Berlin (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)).

Founder mafias

University of St.Gallen mafia32

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Manar AlkassarMaster's programFounded Helpling +2Adrian LocherBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Merantix +1Sahar SaidiGlobal Executive Master of Business Administration (GEMBA)Founded LUS Brands +1Jonas MorgnerM.Sc.Founded TradeLink +1Christophe MaireFounded FoodLabsConstantin RobertzBusiness Administration and ManagementFounded Locad

+ 25 more

Technische Universität Berlin mafia16

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Alex GluchowskiM.Sc.Founded Paulcamper +2Hanna Marie AsmussenMaster of Science (MS)Founded Localyze +1Alex PokrasStudienkollegFounded Genproof +1Zouhair BelkouraPhD (Dr.-Ing.)Founded KeepSafeRobin BudigBachelor of Science - BSFounded nextract energyMark Mueller EbersteinDiplom KaufmannFounded Codex DF

+ 9 more

University of Vienna mafia11

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Sebastian TrousilMPharmFounded City Therapeutics +1Astrid WoollardMagistra rerum naturaliumFounded SMAPE CapitalEric DemuthChinese StudiesFounded BitpandaMichael BaumgartnerBachelor’s DegreeFounded ZebracatMaximilian TayenthalDr. iur.Founded N26Georg UntersalmbergerLawFounded Hyperseed

+ 4 more

Cavalry Ventures mafia6

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Markus FuhrmannPartnerFounded Bayes Holding +3Claude RitterManaging PartnerFounded BOOK A TIGER +3Marcel HollerbachFounding PartnerFounded NAPStefan WalterFounding PartnerFounded NAPChiara BagainiPlatform & OperationsFounded Repath

NAP mafia6

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Markus FuhrmannCo-Founder and Entrepreneurial PartnerFounded Bayes Holding +3Claude RitterInvestment PartnerFounded BOOK A TIGER +3Marcel HollerbachCo-Founder & Entrepreneurial PartnerFounded NAPStefan WalterInvestment PartnerFounded NAPAndreaIRFounded Spot Park

Same school

Also attended University of St.Gallen245

Melissa DonohoeVice President at Notion CapitalMarjolaine CatilPrincipal at Newfund CapitalGülce KoçInvestment Manager at IdacapitalChristian NagelInvestor at Earlybird Venture CapitalKarol CieslukAssociate at TCVCarolina de AzevedoHead of Impact & ESG at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag

+ 239 more

Also attended XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences1

Sandro MichelmannAssociate at Vireo Ventures

Also attended Technische Universität Berlin64

Michal NatoraSenior Investment Director - Industrial IT & Robotics at Emerald Technology Ventures AgCarolin FunkPartner at Blue Bear Capital PartnersCarmo SilvaManager, Retail at Bright Pixel CapitalSamuli SirénGeneral Partner & Founder at RedstoneAlex SmolaCEO and Co-Founder of Boson AI at PICUS CAPITALPiia MaaranenPartner, Innovestor Venture Capital at Innovestor Ventures

+ 58 more

Also attended University of Vienna43

AnnakaFinance at Maven VenturesKristina ChvilovaInvestor at Aglae VenturesManuela FürstAssociate Partner at Venionaire CapitalAlexander RapatzAssociate Partner - Munich and Luxembourg at Venionaire CapitalAstrid WoollardAssociate Partner at Venionaire CapitalChristian MandlSenior Advisor at Adjuvant Capital

+ 37 more

Shared employers

Also worked at MSQ2

Jonathan BellManaging Partner at LDCDavid RolfeInvestment Partner at NVM Private Equity LLP

Also worked at Cavalry Ventures17

Sheng Xin YuInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal InvestmentsRouven DresselhausInvestor at Cavalry VenturesMarkus FuhrmannInvestor at Cavalry VenturesMarcel HollerbachInvestor at Cavalry VenturesClaude RitterInvestor at Cavalry VenturesStefan WalterInvestor at Cavalry Ventures

+ 11 more

Also worked at plista1

Jendrik PoloczekInvestor at Greenfield One