Giselle Melo
InvestorGeneral Partner at MATR Ventures · Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Altitude Angels
New York
Writes $250K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Entrepreneur-in-Residence with expertise in finance, entrepreneurship, and AI/ML. Mentors deep tech founders in semiconductors, applied AI, robotics, edge computing, and machine learning across energy, health, cyber, and fintech sectors.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software
Experience
- Canadian Single Family OfficeExecutive Advisor at SFOcurrent2026 — presentCanada
- Matr (matter) VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Altitude AcceleratorEIRcurrent2024 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- Forbes Finance CouncilMember2023 — 2026New York City Metropolitan Area
- NicheeLabsAdvisor2021 — 2025
- NicheeLabsCEO2017 — 2022Toronto, Canada Area
- Toren & AssociatesPartner & Head, Investment Banking2013 — 2021Toronto, Canada Area
- GiselleBrazil CoDirector2008 — 2021Toronto, Canada Area
- nichee.comCo-Founder & CEO2014 — 2017Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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SecuritiesSmall BusinessVenture CapitalLanguages English · Portuguese (Brazilian)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Giselle Melo?
- Entrepreneur-in-Residence with expertise in finance, entrepreneurship, and AI/ML. Mentors deep tech founders in semiconductors, applied AI, robotics, edge computing, and machine learning across energy, health, cyber, and fintech sectors.
- Where does Giselle Melo work?
- Giselle Melo is General Partner at MATR Ventures.
- What does Giselle Melo invest in?
- Giselle Melo invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software.
- What check size does Giselle Melo write?
- Giselle Melo typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
- Where did Giselle Melo go to school?
- Giselle Melo studied at University of Windsor (Economics & Communications).
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Also attended University of Windsor54
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