Matt LaPorta

Equity Investments | Former MLB Player | Olympic Medalist | MBA

πŸ“ United StatesπŸ”„ Updated September 2026πŸ’Ό 1 investmentsπŸ“… 4 years investingπŸ—“ Last invested Jan 2022
VC🌍 United States
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Seed Investor
Jan 2022
Founded in 2022 by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, Betr is building the worlds first real money gaming super app. The companys first product, Betr Picks, launched in September 2023 and quickly grew to several hundreds of thousands of paying users that have already won $250M on the platform. Betr recently launched Betr Arcade with plans on launching additional new nationwide gaming products within its single app experience in 2025 to further differentiate its product offering. In addition to its single-app experience, Betrs gaming products are differentiated through a unique, simplified user interface that is catered to the casual sports fan and gamer, enabling Betr to capture more of the under-penetrated online gaming addressable market. Betrs media division, Betr Media, is one of the fastest growing sports gaming media brands in the U.S. and helps support the companys user acquisition and retention efforts. Betr is backed by Fuel Venture Capital, Aliya Capital Partners, IA Sports Ventures, FinSight Ventures, Florida Funders, Harmony Partners, 8vc, and other top-tier investors. Visit betr.app or follow @betr on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more about responsible play, visit betr.app/responsibility.
early stageSpectator Sports
Experience Β· 4 entries
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2024
Partner
Jul 2024
True Up Capital is a premier advisory firm offering unparalleled expertise and capabilities to help individuals, companies, and family offices achieve their strategic and financial objectives. We specialize in raising and structuring capital, buy-side and sell-side advisory on complex mergers and acquisitions, and providing tailored solutions to optimize operations and growth. We take a hands-on approach to delivering value, whether by serving as an extension of a family offices investment strategy team, vetting vendors and personnel, acting as an interim CFO, providing business development, or valuation services. Our teams deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence allow us to craft bespoke strategies that meet each clients unique needs. At True Up Capital, we go beyond traditional advisory services by aligning our efforts with the long-term success of those we serve. Whether guiding a company through transformative capital raises or providing strategic advisory services, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards while fostering innovation and delivering results. True Up Capital is the trusted partner for those seeking exceptional outcomes in an ever-evolving financial landscape.
2022
Seed Investor
Jan 2022
Founded in 2022 by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, Betr is building the worlds first real money gaming super app. The companys first product, Betr Picks, launched in September 2023 and quickly grew to several hundreds of thousands of paying users that have already won $250M on the platform. Betr recently launched Betr Arcade with plans on launching additional new nationwide gaming products within its single app experience in 2025 to further differentiate its product offering. In addition to its single-app experience, Betrs gaming products are differentiated through a unique, simplified user interface that is catered to the casual sports fan and gamer, enabling Betr to capture more of the under-penetrated online gaming addressable market. Betrs media division, Betr Media, is one of the fastest growing sports gaming media brands in the U.S. and helps support the companys user acquisition and retention efforts. Betr is backed by Fuel Venture Capital, Aliya Capital Partners, IA Sports Ventures, FinSight Ventures, Florida Funders, Harmony Partners, 8vc, and other top-tier investors. Visit betr.app or follow @betr on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more about responsible play, visit betr.app/responsibility.
early stageSpectator Sports
2019
Strategic Partnerships | Business Development
Aug 2019
VISION: To help our partners facilitate the dream of homeownership and home improvement for every customer, every day. Nationwide Footprint Homebridge is licensed and/or approved to do business in all 50 states + Washington, D.C. Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. (Homebridge), NMLS ID #6521
VP | Private Equity
May 2019
A111 Capital is an independent private equity firm located in Salt Lake City, UT with a focus on buyouts in the lower middle market. We are typically the first institutional capital, buying a control interest in founder-owned companies. Our investment approach focuses on preserving and expanding the owner’s legacy through strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and active ownership. We also partner with searchers in the ETA space to provide institutional resources in support of their search.