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Joe Magyer
InvestorFounder & Managing Partner at Seaplane Ventures
Austin, TX
Writes $200K – $250K checks · typically $225K
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About
Founder and Managing Partner of Seaplane Ventures and host of a podcast on early-stage investing. Previously a full-time angel investor and co-founder of Lakehouse Capital in Sydney, Australia, where he managed approximately A$1 billion as Chief Investment Officer. Recognized for expertise in investment and early-stage finance.
Experience
- Seaplane VenturesFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2022 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
- Investing In StartupsHostcurrent2024 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Self-employedPrivate Investor2022Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Lakehouse CapitalCo-Founder2016 — 2022Sydney, Australia
- Lakehouse CapitalPortfolio Manager, Lakehouse Global Growth Fund2017 — 2021Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Lakehouse CapitalPortfolio Manager, Lakehouse Small Companies Fund2016 — 2021Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Lakehouse CapitalChief Investment Officer2016 — 2021Sydney, Australia
- The Motley FoolDirector of Research, The Motley Fool Australia2015 — 2016Sydney, Australia
- The Motley FoolPortfolio Manager, Motley Fool Pro2014 — 2016Sydney, Australia
- The Motley FoolAdvisor, Motley Fool Inside Value2010 — 2014Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- The Motley FoolSenior Analyst2008 — 2010Alexandria, Virginia
- The Motley FoolSector Editor2007 — 2008Alexandria, Virginia
- TrailmarkResearch Analyst2005 — 2007Greater Atlanta Area
- MDD Forensic AccountantsIntern2004 — 2005Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- JPMorgan ChaseIntern2003Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Skills & more
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StrategyAsset ManagementRadioEconomicsPublic SpeakingEquity ValuationValue InvestingStocksPodcastingOn-camera InterviewsSpecial Situations InvestingMentoringFrom Joe's professional profile.
Deals · 15
Veria LabsSolo GP
via Seaplane Ventures · filed Feb 2026
Rainwalk TechnologySolo GP
via Seaplane Ventures · filed Apr 2024
PacksmithSolo GP
via Seaplane Ventures · filed Nov 2023
ConstruexSolo GP
via Seaplane Ventures · filed Jul 2023
Better AuthSolo GP
HyperspellSolo GP
micro1Solo GP
RocketableSolo GP
SuperSolo GP
TrataSolo GP
UnifizeSolo GP
UpkidSolo GP
Xena IntelligenceSolo GP
AtriosSolo GP
RuckSolo GP
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters. Some rows are inferred. Not right? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joe Magyer?
- Founder and Managing Partner of Seaplane Ventures and host of a podcast on early-stage investing. Previously a full-time angel investor and co-founder of Lakehouse Capital in Sydney, Australia, where he managed approximately A$1 billion as Chief Investment Officer. Recognized for expertise in investment and early-stage finance.
- Where does Joe Magyer work?
- Joe Magyer is Founder & Managing Partner at Seaplane Ventures.
- What check size does Joe Magyer write?
- Joe Magyer typically writes checks of $200K – $250K.
- Where did Joe Magyer go to school?
- Joe Magyer studied at University of Georgia - Terry College of Business (Bachelor’s Degree, Finance); Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business (Master’s Degree, Finance).
Same school
Also attended University of Georgia - Terry College of Business100
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Also attended Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business45
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Shared employers
Also worked at Lakehouse Capital2
Also worked at The Motley Fool15
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Also worked at JPMorgan Chase640
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