Matt Oguz

Investing in AI, Quantum & Deep-Tech | Backing Breakthroughs in Aerospace, Healthcare, and Energy

📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 18 investments📅 13 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2024𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
18
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3
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9
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Mar 2024
Get care from top dermatologists in record time and all from the comfort of home. Meet Pictions award-winning virtual care, built with AI & some of the top dermatologists in the world.
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Jan 2024
At Argo, we are building infrastructure for the future of space. We believe the next great leap beyond Earth requires re-imagining in-space transportation – transitioning to a new paradigm of abundant, unconstrained movement. We are untethering space operations from Earth by leveraging the moon’s shallow gravity well and accessible water resources. Argo will harvest lunar water and use it as propellant to create a true in-space transportation network. By sourcing propellant from the moon, we will provide the freedom to maneuver throughout space. This freedom will expand the possibilities for space businesses and support permanent human presence beyond Earth. Harnessing Lunar water will help usher in a new era of affordable activity in space.
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Aug 2023
We are building the engine that will power discoveries, drive progress, and redefine what computers—and human beings—are capable of.
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Aug 2023
Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanitys expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. Connect with us: instagram.com/axiom.space/ twitter.com/axiom_space facebook.com/axiomspace/ youtube.com/axiomspace
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Nov 2022
Quantum computing will be a world-changing technology with the potential to unlock powerful advances in medicine, energy, finance and beyond. At PsiQuantum, we’re focused on building the world’s first useful quantum computer. A useful quantum computer requires at least 1,000,000 qubits and error correction. We believe photonics is the only path to building a useful quantum computer. Our team at PsiQuantum is a mix of quantum physicists, semiconductor, systems, and software engineers, system architects and more. Error correction is at the centre of everything we do; and we focus on solving real-world problems. If you’re interested in joining our team, we are always open to hearing from exceptional people interested in working on one of the defining technologies of our lifetime.
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Dec 2021
Eat Just is a food technology company with a mission to build a healthier, safer and more sustainable food system in our lifetimes. The company’s expertise, from functionalizing plant proteins to culturing animal cells, is powered by a world-class team of scientists and chefs spanning more than a dozen research disciplines. Eat Just created America’s fastest-growing egg brand, which is made entirely of plants, and the world’s first-to-market meat made from animal cells instead of slaughtered livestock.
late stageFood Production
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Dec 2020
Making breakthroughs in AI and deep learning since 2014, Oxa was founded with a singular vision — to build software that enables any vehicle to be self-driving, anywhere, at any time. We call this Universal Autonomy™. Who we are: A global leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, fuelled by a diverse, multi-cultural, world-class team of experts in AI, machine learning and robotics. What we do: We build self-driving software and services that enable customers to deploy and benefit from autonomy in their operations sooner. Where we do it: We have offices in Oxford and Toronto, with a fast-growing team of 300+ employees and with customers and partners in multiple sectors across the world. Why we do it: Oxa is unlocking the power of autonomy for every organisation and person on the planet so that the transport of goods, people and materials is safer, more secure and more efficient. How we do it: We embed safety into everything we do. And by standing together on safety with our partners in the AV ecosystem, we are driving the whole industry forward.
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Dec 2019
The Idea-to-Production Platform Rapidly design, develop and scale production of better products in less time with the Carbon platform. Integrated end-use materials, software, and 3D printers enable teams to accelerate bringing products to market — from idea to production. Create radically better products with Carbon.
late stageManufacturing
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Jun 2019
Lemonade is digital insurance built on social impact. That means you can sign up instantly to cover your stuff, home, pets, family and car all within one app. It also means your unused premiums are donated to a charity of your choice through Lemonade’s Giveback, which has given over $4 million to non-profit organizations around the world. See how we’re changing insurance, starting with everything.
mid stageInsurance
Investor
Mar 2019
ThoughtSpot is the Agentic Analytics Platform for every enterprise. Our mission is to create a more fact-driven world by empowering everyone to explore any data, ask any question, and uncover actionable insights faster—leading to growth, better business outcomes, and efficiency in their organizations: www.thoughtspot.com With ThoughtSpot’s intuitive natural language search, every user can confidently generate answers from their business data at every point of decisioning. The platform’s unified capabilities, along with our agentic AI analyst, Spotter, enable users to create precise, transparent, personalized, and actionable insights with enterprise grade trust, security, and scale. Accessible via the web and mobile app, ThoughtSpot ensures intelligent decision-making happens seamlessly, wherever and whenever needed. For developers, ThoughtSpot Embedded offers a low-code solution to integrate AI-powered analytics directly into products and services, driving data monetization and boosting user engagement for customers. Industry leaders like Vizio, Hilton Worldwide, Capital One and Huel rely on ThoughtSpot to transform how their employees and customers take advantage of data to create better business outcomes. Try ThoughtSpot today and experience the new era of analytics: https://www.thoughtspot.com/trial
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Aug 2018
Whether it’s an everyday commute or a journey that changes everything, Lyft is driven by our purpose: to serve and connect. In 2012, Lyft was founded as one of the first ridesharing communities in the United States. Now, millions of drivers have chosen to earn on billions of rides. Lyft offers rideshare, bikes, and scooters all in one app — for a more connected world, with transportation for everyone.
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May 2018
We’re building an open economy for everyone. Circle’s full-stack internet financial platform brings together Arc, Digital Assets like USDC, and Apps to help builders and organizations create innovative financial experiences and expand opportunities for people worldwide. Thousands of companies and millions of people have already settled trillions with Circle. What will you build in the open economy? Arc Testnet provided by Circle Technology Services, LLC, a software provider. Not a financial or advisory service. Not reviewed or approved by NYDFS. Users responsible for their own compliance. See arc.network for more. USDC is issued by regulated affiliates of Circle. See Circle’s list of regulatory authorizations: https://www.circle.com/legal/licenses USDC lifetime onchain transaction volume as of Mar 23, 2026 8:00 PM.
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Dec 2017
Using proven crypto and blockchain technology honed over a decade, Ripple’s enterprise-grade solutions are faster, more transparent, and more cost-effective than traditional financial services. Our customers use these solutions to source crypto, facilitate instant payments, empower their treasury, engage new audiences, lower capital requirements, and drive new revenue. Founded in 2012, Ripples vision is to enable a world where value moves as seamlessly as information flows today—an Internet of Value. Ripple is the only enterprise blockchain company today with products in commercial use. Ripple’s global payments network includes over 300 customers across 40+ countries and 
six continents.
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Jul 2017
At SimpleForms we believe documents that are mandatory for employment should be easier to understand. SimpleForms takes the redundant employment documents and "simplifies"​ each form into a series of understandable questions. Employees can answer each question with ease and employers can exchange, store and save their employee forms all in one place. Need to add a document? Our custom form creator allows you to take any pdf turn it into a form to be completed, signed and returned from your employees, vendors, or independent contractors. Because we start with the standard employment documents (W-4, I-9 and W-9s) SimpleForms works for any industry, and our user experience for any environment.
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Jul 2017
Stackfolio is the online marketplace for loan trading and participations. With almost $3 Billion in loan opportunities listed and over 900 financial institutions participating in every state, it is the premier digital exchange for loan trading. Stackfolio is based right in the heart of midtown Atlanta.
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2024
Investor
Mar 2024
Get care from top dermatologists in record time and all from the comfort of home. Meet Pictions award-winning virtual care, built with AI & some of the top dermatologists in the world.
Investor
Jan 2024
At Argo, we are building infrastructure for the future of space. We believe the next great leap beyond Earth requires re-imagining in-space transportation – transitioning to a new paradigm of abundant, unconstrained movement. We are untethering space operations from Earth by leveraging the moon’s shallow gravity well and accessible water resources. Argo will harvest lunar water and use it as propellant to create a true in-space transportation network. By sourcing propellant from the moon, we will provide the freedom to maneuver throughout space. This freedom will expand the possibilities for space businesses and support permanent human presence beyond Earth. Harnessing Lunar water will help usher in a new era of affordable activity in space.
2023
Investor
Aug 2023
We are building the engine that will power discoveries, drive progress, and redefine what computers—and human beings—are capable of.
Investor
Aug 2023
Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanitys expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. Connect with us: instagram.com/axiom.space/ twitter.com/axiom_space facebook.com/axiomspace/ youtube.com/axiomspace
2022
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Nov 2022
Quantum computing will be a world-changing technology with the potential to unlock powerful advances in medicine, energy, finance and beyond. At PsiQuantum, we’re focused on building the world’s first useful quantum computer. A useful quantum computer requires at least 1,000,000 qubits and error correction. We believe photonics is the only path to building a useful quantum computer. Our team at PsiQuantum is a mix of quantum physicists, semiconductor, systems, and software engineers, system architects and more. Error correction is at the centre of everything we do; and we focus on solving real-world problems. If you’re interested in joining our team, we are always open to hearing from exceptional people interested in working on one of the defining technologies of our lifetime.
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