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Matthew Brimer

InvestorFounder

Partner at Everywhere Ventures · Founder at General Assembly

Brooklyn, New York

Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $250K

FoundedGeneral Assembly

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336 people in our graph share verified history with Matthew — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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About

Matthew Brimer is co-founder and chairman of ZZ Driggs, a certified B Corp offering sustainable furniture-as-a-service. He previously co-founded General Assembly, an educational institution acquired by Adecco in 2018, where he developed the corporate training business and philanthropic initiatives focused on diversity in tech; Daybreaker, a global lifestyle brand producing morning experiences; and The Fund, an early-stage venture fund supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs. Brimer holds a BA in Sociology from Yale and has served on the board of Pioneer Works, a Brooklyn-based cultural institution.

Founder at General Assembly

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General Assembly's investors · 8

Canvas VenturesCampbell · $5M – $20M checks · since 2015Fresco CapitalSingapore · since 2015IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)San Francisco · $15M – $75M checks · since 2015Learn CapitalAustin · $100K – $20M checks · since 2015MaveronSeattle · $100K – $8M checks · since 2015Raptor GroupMiami Beach · since 2015Rethink Capital PartnersNew York · $1M – $3M checks · since 2015VTF CapitalLas Vegas · $300K – $2M checks · since 2015

Co-founders at General Assembly

JSJake Schwartz
Jake SchwartzExecutive Officer, Director
APAdam Pritzker
Adam PritzkerDirector
BHBrad Hargreaves
Brad HargreavesCofounder
MBMatt Brimer
Matt BrimerCofounder

Cofounder at General Assembly

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General Assembly's investors · 8

Canvas VenturesCampbell · $5M – $20M checks · since 2015Fresco CapitalSingapore · since 2015IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)San Francisco · $15M – $75M checks · since 2015Learn CapitalAustin · $100K – $20M checks · since 2015MaveronSeattle · $100K – $8M checks · since 2015Raptor GroupMiami Beach · since 2015Rethink Capital PartnersNew York · $1M – $3M checks · since 2015VTF CapitalLas Vegas · $300K – $2M checks · since 2015

Co-founders at General Assembly

MBMatthew Brimer
Matthew BrimerExecutive Officer
JSJake Schwartz
Jake SchwartzExecutive Officer, Director
APAdam Pritzker
Adam PritzkerDirector
BHBrad Hargreaves
Brad HargreavesCofounder

Experience

  1. ZZ DriggsCo-Founder & Chairmancurrent2018 — presentNew York, NY
  2. Special AddressCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2020 — presentPine Plains, New York, United States
  3. Flying ColorsCo-Foundercurrent2020 — presentNewburgh, New York, United States
  4. Everywhere VenturesCo-Foundercurrent2017 — presentEverywhere
  5. FreelanceDJcurrent2022 — presentEverywhere
  6. The Future ProjectStrategic Advisorcurrent2019 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  7. LightmatterStrategic Advisorcurrent2017 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  8. NationSwellCouncil Membercurrent2015 — present
  9. CommonStrategic Advisor2015 — 2022New York, New York, United States
  10. Pioneer Works Art FoundationBoard Of Directors2018 — 2021Brooklyn, New York, United States
  11. Yale UniversityChair & Executive Producer, Class of 2009 Ten Year Reunion2018 — 2019New Haven, Connecticut
  12. General AssemblyCo-Founder2010 — 2018New York, NY
  13. DAYBREAKERCo-Founder2013 — 2017New York, New York, United States
  14. PickTeams / GoCrossCampusCo-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer2007 — 2010New York, NY
  15. Aloysius PropertiesCo-Founder2006 — 2007New Haven, CT

Skills & more

Strategic PlanningPublic Speaking13Leadership2Motivational SpeakingStrategyHospitality IndustryReal Estate DevelopmentConstruction ManagementWhole House RenovationsInterior DesignDJingLive Performer
+12 moreMusicWellnessAdult EducationFinancial PlanningBrand DevelopmentWeb DesignProduct DevelopmentFundraisingReal EstateCustomer AcquisitionLeadership DevelopmentEntrepreneurship

Languages German

  • Certified Forklift Operator — Ferrari Driving School

From Matthew's professional profile.

Colleagues at Everywhere Ventures

Adrian Petersen
Partner at AfterWork Ventures
Andy Ambrose
Partner at Palm Venture Studios
Anna Barber
Partner at M13
Ari Newman
Co-Founder, GP at Massive
Becky Yang
Partner at Everywhere Ventures
Cristina DeVito
Partner, The Fund Rockies at The Fund
Eamonn Carey
General Partner at Tera Ventures
Elicia McDonald
CEO & Partner at AirTree Ventures

Network2

Anna BarberScout
Partner at M13
Becky YangScout
Partner at Everywhere Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthew Brimer?
Matthew Brimer is co-founder and chairman of ZZ Driggs, a certified B Corp offering sustainable furniture-as-a-service. He previously co-founded General Assembly, an educational institution acquired by Adecco in 2018, where he developed the corporate training business and philanthropic initiatives focused on diversity in tech; Daybreaker, a global lifestyle brand producing morning experiences; and The Fund, an early-stage venture fund supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs. Brimer holds a BA in Sociology from Yale and has served on the board of Pioneer Works, a Brooklyn-based cultural institution.
Where does Matthew Brimer work?
Matthew Brimer is Cofounder of General Assembly and Partner at Everywhere Ventures.
What check size does Matthew Brimer write?
Matthew Brimer typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
What companies did Matthew Brimer found?
Matthew Brimer founded General Assembly.
Where did Matthew Brimer go to school?
Matthew Brimer studied at Yale University (B.A., Sociology); University of Konstanz (German Language).

Founder mafias

Yale University mafia373

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Michael SeibelBAFounded SocialCamBen SilbermannB.A.Founded Audiobeta +2Justin KanPhysics and PhilosophyFounded Stash +6Jonathan RothbergDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Raindance Technologies +4Donald IngberDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Unravel Biosciences +3Kevin RyanBAFounded Transcend Therapeutics +2

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General Assembly mafia87

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

DeVaris BrownExpert in ResidenceFounded Super Heroic +2George FavvasLead Instructor, Product ManagementFounded Clara +2Zachariah ReitanoTeacherFounded Shout +1Brent LaRueProduct ManagementFounded Mediately +1Jon LevinsonBack End Web DevelopmentFounded Clarahomecare +1Matthew MichaelsonDigital Marketing Expert in ResidenceFounded Founders Pledge +1

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University of Konstanz mafia11

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Bettina Heinref. jur.Founded Juli +2Dr. Jens EcksteinPh.D.Founded Palleon PharmaceuticalsDominik FeidenRechtswissenschaftenFounded OrganifarmsArne ScheuBachelor’s DegreeFounded Valink TherapeuticsLong HoangSchülerstudiumFounded MartiniLORENZ MEIERBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Auterion

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Everywhere Ventures mafia7

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Cara AbbottPartnerFounded Code Pilot +1Anna BarberVenture PartnerFounded TargetglobalScott HartleyCo-founder & General PartnerFounded StreamNativeRaina KumraPartnerFounded SpicewellVitor Asseituno 宋伟明Investor - Limited PartnerFounded SamiCarolyn Yashari BecherLimited PartnerFounded hop-skip-drive

Lightmatter mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Alex KruppSenior Software EngineerFounded LaunchHearShawn ShivdatSoftware EngineerFounded PenciledNicholas HarrisFounderFounded Lightmatter®

Same school

Also attended Yale University966

Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorBen SilbermannCo-founder of PinterestZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)

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Also attended University of Konstanz25

Melina HoffmannInvestor at SynconaKaren WagnerManaging Partner at Ysios CapitalMatthias SchanzeGeneral Partner at Rethink VenturesSandro StarkGeneral Partner at VanagonLisa SchroederManaging Director at QAI VenturesJonathan HeraFounder & Managing Partner at Marigold Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at ZZ Driggs3

Karla MoraFounder & Managing Partner at Alante CapitalLeslie HarwellCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Alante CapitalPocket SunCo-Founder + Managing Partner at SoGal Ventures

Also worked at Common3

Edward YipPartner at Norwest Venture PartnersJason MarmonFounder at NovelcareBrad HargreavesCofounder at General Assembly

Also worked at Yale University171

Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgatePatrick EnnisVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupStacey HeroInvestor at Third Rock VenturesVivek GopalanInvestment Team at 8VCSallie KimInvestor at 8VCElias QuijanoPrincipal at Northpond Ventures

+ 165 more

Also worked at General Assembly60

Amy ErrettVenture partner at True Ventures and founding CEO of Madison ReedMatt CynamonLibrary Sciences at Union Square Ventures (USV)Peter FranconiPrincipal at Fulcrum Equity PartnersBecks BondiDirector of Operations at Energize VenturesJake SchwartzVenture Partner at New Form CapitalDaphne ShenChief of Staff at AirTree Ventures

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