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Matthew Stepka

Investor

Managing Partner at Machina Ventures

San Francisco, California

Writes $50K – $1M checks · typically $250K

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About

Former Vice President of Business Operations and Strategy at Google, where he spent nine years leading mission-driven initiatives including internet access, clean energy, and robotics. Previously VP of Pharmacy at drugstore.com, COO at WorldRes, and a McKinsey consultant; he holds a JD from UCLA and lectures at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.

Deals · 25

PolygrafSolo GP

via Machina Ventures · filed Sep 2025

AircaptureSolo GP

via Machina Ventures · filed May 2025

IdeaFlowSolo GP

via Machina Ventures · filed Dec 2019

EverfestSolo GP

via Machina Ventures · filed May 2017

7SugarSolo GP

via Machina Ventures

Akili InteractiveSolo GP

via Machina Ventures

IntelligentbrandsSolo GP

via Machina Ventures

LexiSolo GP

via Machina Ventures

PlanSolo GP

via Machina Ventures

QoriaSolo GP

via Machina Ventures

Tarana Reliable Fixed Wireless AccessSolo GP

via Machina Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthew Stepka?
Former Vice President of Business Operations and Strategy at Google, where he spent nine years leading mission-driven initiatives including internet access, clean energy, and robotics. Previously VP of Pharmacy at drugstore.com, COO at WorldRes, and a McKinsey consultant; he holds a JD from UCLA and lectures at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.
Where does Matthew Stepka work?
Matthew Stepka is Managing Partner at Machina Ventures.
What check size does Matthew Stepka write?
Matthew Stepka typically writes checks of $50K – $1M.

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