Matthew Brimer
InvestorPartner at Everywhere Ventures
Brooklyn, New York
Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $250K
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.
Experience
- ZZ DriggsCo-Founder & Chairmancurrent2018 — presentNew York, NY
- Special AddressCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2020 — presentPine Plains, New York, United States
- Flying ColorsCo-Foundercurrent2020 — presentNewburgh, New York, United States
- Everywhere VenturesCo-Foundercurrent2017 — presentEverywhere
- FreelanceDJcurrent2022 — presentEverywhere
- The Future ProjectStrategic Advisorcurrent2019 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- LightmatterStrategic Advisorcurrent2017 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- NationSwellCouncil Membercurrent2015 — present
- CommonStrategic Advisor2015 — 2022New York, New York, United States
- Pioneer Works Art FoundationBoard Of Directors2018 — 2021Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Yale UniversityChair & Executive Producer, Class of 2009 Ten Year Reunion2018 — 2019New Haven, Connecticut
- General AssemblyCo-Founder2010 — 2018New York, NY
- DAYBREAKERCo-Founder2013 — 2017New York, New York, United States
- PickTeams / GoCrossCampusCo-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer2007 — 2010New York, NY
- Aloysius PropertiesCo-Founder2006 — 2007New Haven, CT
Education
- Yale UniversityB.A., Sociology2005 — 2009
- University of KonstanzGerman Language2006
Skills & more
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MusicWellnessAdult EducationFinancial PlanningBrand DevelopmentWeb DesignProduct DevelopmentFundraisingReal EstateCustomer AcquisitionLeadership DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipLanguages German
- Certified Forklift Operator — Ferrari Driving School
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Matthew Brimer work?
- Matthew Brimer is Partner at Everywhere Ventures.
- What check size does Matthew Brimer write?
- Matthew Brimer typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
Founder mafias
Yale University mafia182
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General Assembly mafia30
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University of Konstanz mafia5
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Everywhere Ventures mafia3
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Lightmatter mafia3
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Same school
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Shared employers
Also worked at ZZ Driggs3
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