Matt Perlman

Matt Perlman is a Partner at IA Capital Group, a private investment firm based in New York, where he has been since 2018. His role involves sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment transactions, as well as monitoring portfolio companies. He is also a member of the firm's investment committee.12

Professional Background

• Previous Experience:
  • Prior to joining IA Capital Group, Perlman was a Principal at Fenway Summer Ventures, where he played a significant role in establishing the firm's venture operations and led early-stage investments in financial technology.12
  • He served as an Associate at Lightyear Capital, focusing on due diligence for private equity investments across various financial sectors including banking and asset management.12
  • Perlman began his career at Citigroup, working in the investment banking division on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising transactions.12

Education

• Perlman graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University, where he studied at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public Policy and International Affairs.
• He holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.124

Current Involvement

In addition to his role at IA Capital Group, Perlman is a Director for several companies including Certificial, Delos, and Driver Technologies, and serves as a Board Observer for others like Authentic4D and Protecht.12 His focus primarily lies in the fintech sector, where he actively participates in investments ranging from seed to Series B stages.3