Justin Mateen
InvestorFounderFounding Partner at Jam Fund · Board director at Laika Universe · Founder at Tinder
United States
Writes $500K – $20M checks · typically $100K
FoundedTinder
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About
Justin Mateen, Tinder co‑founder who runs a $200M–$300M+ fund, backs domain‑expert founders with something to prove, writing large personal checks and supporting nuclear energy, space manufacturing, AI infrastructure, emerging markets.
Invests in
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFintechHealthtechMobility & Transportation
Board director at Laika Universe
Intro paths
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Laika Universe's investors · 1
Co-founders at Laika Universe
Founder at Tinder
Intro paths
In turn, Justin can intro founders to Tinder's investors below.
Tinder's investors · 2
Co-founders at Tinder
Experience
- Founder and CMO of Tindercurrent2012 — present
Skills & more
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Mobile MarketingSEOSEMNew MediaFrom Justin's professional profile.
Deals · 70
Laika UniverseBoard seat
via Jam Fund · filed Jul 2021 · $10M raise
Rain NeuromorphicsSolo GP
via Jam Fund · filed Jan 2022
Proven GroupSolo GP
via Jam Fund · filed Oct 2021
Little SpoonSolo GP
via Jam Fund · filed Jan 2020
ABL Space SystemsSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Alto PharmacySolo GP
via Jam Fund
Click DiagnosticsSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Daily HarvestSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Daily HarvestSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Firefly HealthSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Spotahome LimitedSolo GP
via Jam Fund
SwitchboardSolo GP
via Jam Fund
ABL SpaceSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Compass PathwaysSolo GP
via Jam Fund
FreySolo GP
via Jam Fund
HuckleberrySolo GP
via Jam Fund
Media LabSolo GP
via Jam Fund
MedialabSolo GP
via Jam Fund
NectarSolo GP
via Jam Fund
OmioSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Proven SkincareSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Ready RespondersSolo GP
via Jam Fund
REVELSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Rich UnclesSolo GP
via Jam Fund
RichunclesSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Roswell BiotechnologiesSolo GP
via Jam Fund
RoswellbiotechSolo GP
via Jam Fund
ScottySolo GP
via Jam Fund
Scotty TechnologiesSolo GP
via Jam Fund
ShopxgoSolo GP
via Jam Fund
SkydropxSolo GP
via Jam Fund
Speakeasy LabsSolo GP
via Jam Fund
TenderedSolo GP
via Jam Fund
WaldoSolo GP
via Jam Fund
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Justin Mateen?
- Justin Mateen, Tinder co‑founder who runs a $200M–$300M+ fund, backs domain‑expert founders with something to prove, writing large personal checks and supporting nuclear energy, space manufacturing, AI infrastructure, emerging markets.
- Where does Justin Mateen work?
- Justin Mateen is Founder of Tinder and Founding Partner at Jam Fund and Board director at Laika Universe.
- What does Justin Mateen invest in?
- Justin Mateen invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Justin Mateen write?
- Justin Mateen typically writes checks of $500K – $20M.
- What companies did Justin Mateen found?
- Justin Mateen founded Tinder.
- What boards does Justin Mateen sit on?
- Justin Mateen holds tracked board seats at Heading, Laika Universe.
- Where did Justin Mateen go to school?
- Justin Mateen studied at USC Marshall School of Business.
Founder mafias
USC Marshall School of Business mafia55
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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Laika Universe mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended USC Marshall School of Business243
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