Matthew Schneider

Partner at Viva Ventures

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 19 investments📅 15 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2026
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Mar 2026
Each year, millions of logs are wasted—chipped, burned, or landfilled because it’s easier than salvaging them. Cambium builds modern supply chains for the built environment, using technology to simplify sourcing, improve pricing, and deliver sustainable, traceable materials that create better outcomes for projects, people, and the planet. We provide next-generation, high-performance materials, including our flagship Carbon Smart™ Wood, all sourced and manufactured in the U.S.
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Nov 2025
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
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Jun 2025
Building the future of energy markets Vortexa tracks more than $3 trillion of waterborne energy trades per year in real-time, providing energy and shipping companies with the most complete picture of global energy flows available in the world today. Vortexa’s highly intuitive web-based app and programmatic API/SDK interfaces help traders, analysts and charterers make high-value trading decisions with confidence, when it matters the most. The web-based platform shares highly detailed oil & gas products flows, produced by hard data, machine learning and state-of-the-art technology with oversight from in-house global industry experts providing real-world context to continually train and improve the models.
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May 2022
For security teams charged with defending hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Semperis ensures the integrity and availability of critical enterprise directory services at every step in the cyber kill chain and cuts recovery time by 90%. Purpose-built for securing hybrid Active Directory environments, Semperis patented technology protects over 50 million identities from cyberattacks, data breaches, and operational errors. The worlds leading organizations trust Semperis to spot directory vulnerabilities, intercept cyberattacks in progress, and quickly recover from ransomware and other data integrity emergencies. Semperis is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, and operates internationally, with its research and development team distributed throughout the United States, Canada, and Israel. Semperis hosts the award-winning Hybrid Identity Protection conference and podcast series (www.hipconf.com) and built the free Active Directory security assessment tool, Purple Knight (www.purple-knight.com). The company has received the highest level of industry accolades, recently named to Deloittes Technology Fast 500™ list for the third consecutive year (2020-2022), and ranked among the top three fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in the 2021 Inc. 5000 list. Semperis is a Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance and Co-Sell partner.
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Nov 2021
Cents is a leading business management platform that helps laundry business operators grow, manage, and understand their business. With easy-to-use tools for point-of-sale, on-machine payments, revenue tracking, point-of-sale, and delivery services, Cents provides an all-in-one solution for managing the complexities of a laundry business. Designed with the unique needs of laundromats, dry cleaners, and multi-family/residential businesses in mind, Cents is the premier solution for entrepreneurs in the garment care industry. At the heart of Cents is a commitment to the industrys success, continually driving laundry businesses forward through ever-improving product solutions and strong community support.
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Aug 2021
Odeko is building an enterprise-grade software platform for small businesses to realize their own unique visions for the world.
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Aug 2021
GrubMarket is the AI-powered technology enabler and digital transformer of the American food supply chain industry. It is the first mover of building B2B eCommerce, as well as the first mover of providing Enterprise AI Solutions to the American food supply chain industry. It is one of the largest private food tech companies in the United States and the world.
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Jun 2021
Were a leading B2B technology and services company driving the next evolution of inventory monetization for apparel and beyond. By offering rental subscription services alongside traditional business models, we are helping brands meet the needs of today’s consumers who want more flexibility in how they experience and enjoy fashion while also driving their own bottom lines.
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Dec 2020
Award-winning operations management software for home service businesses. Jobber’s 200K+ home service pros have served over 27 million households in more than 60 countries, and invoiced for over $40 billion in services. We continually rank as one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most innovative companies by The Globe and Mail, Fast Company, and Deloitte.
Board Observer
Oct 2020
At Gooten, we operate a smart supply chain for brands that are looking to optimize their eCommerce business with on-demand manufacturing. We combine our proprietary technology and operational expertise with a global network of 30+ best-in-class manufacturing partners. Our Guiding Principles 1. We take our partnership with you seriously We recognize your drive to scale successfully, whether you’re a known brand operating thousands of stores or an emerging high-growth business set for expansion, we have you covered! Our interests are aligned with yours; and we grow when you grow. We walk side by side with you as partners, through the ups and downs, recognizing your needs so we can provide you with the tailored solutions you’re looking for. We’re invested in your success and reward you for your growth through our Very Important Merchant (VIM) loyalty program. The possibilities are infinite! 2. We don’t end with fulfillment; it’s where we begin Order manufacturing and fulfillment are a given. We preach ‘The Gooten Standard’ to represent our operational excellence, which has been designed with your success in mind. From dedicated solution consultants, a partner success team, to customer service SLAs, we focus on what really matters in your day-today to help your business shine. We help you source the right products at the right price without ever compromising on quality. As a result, your consumers are happy and your business economics work. 3. Best-in-class all the way No lip service here. In 2020 alone, we processed 2 million orders and boast a 98% error-free rate. We hand-select all of our manufacturing partners that service more than 70 global locations across the US, Canada, AUS, EU, and the UK. What’s more, our proprietary order management and smart supply chain network always ensures orders are being efficiently routed to production facilities that are closest to your consumers, allowing localized production, lower shipping costs, and faster delivery.
Board Observer
May 2020
data.world is the data catalog platform built for your AI future. Its cloud-native SaaS platform combines a consumer-grade user experience with a powerful knowledge graph to deliver enhanced data discovery, agile data governance, and actionable insights. Get fast, trusted access to your company’s knowledge when you create AI-powered data experiences with the AI Context Engine™. data.world is a Certified B Corporation and public benefit corporation and home to the world’s largest collaborative open data community with more than two million members, including ninety percent of the Fortune 500. Our company has 76 patents and has been named one of Austin’s Best Places to Work eight years in a row.
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Mar 2020
FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) is the leading provider of AI-driven policy and regulatory intelligence solutions. By uniquely combining proprietary AI technology, comprehensive data, and decades of trusted analysis, FiscalNote helps customers efficiently manage political and business risk. Since 2013, FiscalNote has pioneered solutions that deliver critical insights, enabling effective decision making and giving organizations the competitive edge they need. Home to PolicyNote, CQ, Roll Call, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading products and brands, FiscalNote serves thousands of customers worldwide with global offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. To learn more about FiscalNote and its suite of solutions, visit FiscalNote.com and follow @FiscalNote.
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Oct 2019
Orbital Insight is the leader in geospatial analytics and location intelligence that helps organizations understand what’s happening on and to the Earth. Orbital Insight uses AI to answer their questions about supply chains, global commodities, geopolitical events, demographics and national security using multiple sources of geospatial data—including satellite images, mobile location, connected cars and other IoT data. Armed with this insight, organizations can anticipate future changes to avoid costly surprises and create new opportunities.
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May 2019
DigiSure's Protection-as-a-Service platform and integrated services give you all the tools you need to create and run a successful insurance program. DigiSure was built for the complex nature of mobility, short term rentals, wireless, and gig economy. DigiSure allows partners to reduce costs, create new revenue streams and improve customer experiences, while making their marketplaces safer. Work with DigiSure to: - Reduce fraud, automate your risk screening and improve conversion rates - Manage your insurance program for profit, price and competitive differentiation - Efficiently handle claims, drive higher customer satisfaction and keep your platform moving Our team is made up of insurance industry veterans, engineers, mobility experts, underwriters, claims adjusters, data scientists, developers, product managers, and more. We are backed by Xplorer Capital, Morado Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, Clocktower Ventures and True North Cos. For more information, visit www.digisure.ai.
early stageInsurance
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Apr 2019
Compass is a real estate technology company with a powerful end-to-end platform that supports the entire buying and selling workflow. We deliver an incomparable experience to both agents and their clients all in service of the Compass mission: to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin, Compass operates in 22+ regions across the United States including New York, Los Angeles and Orange County, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Washington D.C., South Florida, The Hamptons, Santa Barbara & Montecito, San Diego, Seattle & Eastside, Philadelphia, Connecticut, Westchester, Aspen, Boulder, Denver, Atlanta, Austin & Central Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Nashville, and Lake Tahoe. Learn more and find your place at www.compass.com and www.compass.com/careers. Compass only reaches out to applicants from a @compass.com domain and does not prompt applicants to download software or files as part of its application process.
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Each year, millions of logs are wasted—chipped, burned, or landfilled because it’s easier than salvaging them. Cambium builds modern supply chains for the built environment, using technology to simplify sourcing, improve pricing, and deliver sustainable, traceable materials that create better outcomes for projects, people, and the planet. We provide next-generation, high-performance materials, including our flagship Carbon Smart™ Wood, all sourced and manufactured in the U.S.
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Nov 2025
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
Partner
Jun 2025
Viva Ventures is a private single family office specializing in late-stage growth equity and a variety of other asset classes.
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Jun 2025
Building the future of energy markets Vortexa tracks more than $3 trillion of waterborne energy trades per year in real-time, providing energy and shipping companies with the most complete picture of global energy flows available in the world today. Vortexa’s highly intuitive web-based app and programmatic API/SDK interfaces help traders, analysts and charterers make high-value trading decisions with confidence, when it matters the most. The web-based platform shares highly detailed oil & gas products flows, produced by hard data, machine learning and state-of-the-art technology with oversight from in-house global industry experts providing real-world context to continually train and improve the models.
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May 2022
For security teams charged with defending hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Semperis ensures the integrity and availability of critical enterprise directory services at every step in the cyber kill chain and cuts recovery time by 90%. Purpose-built for securing hybrid Active Directory environments, Semperis patented technology protects over 50 million identities from cyberattacks, data breaches, and operational errors. The worlds leading organizations trust Semperis to spot directory vulnerabilities, intercept cyberattacks in progress, and quickly recover from ransomware and other data integrity emergencies. Semperis is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, and operates internationally, with its research and development team distributed throughout the United States, Canada, and Israel. Semperis hosts the award-winning Hybrid Identity Protection conference and podcast series (www.hipconf.com) and built the free Active Directory security assessment tool, Purple Knight (www.purple-knight.com). The company has received the highest level of industry accolades, recently named to Deloittes Technology Fast 500™ list for the third consecutive year (2020-2022), and ranked among the top three fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in the 2021 Inc. 5000 list. Semperis is a Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance and Co-Sell partner.
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