Matthew Helderman

Matthew Helderman is a prominent entrepreneur and executive in the media and entertainment industry. He is the co-founder and CEO of BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8 Productions, both based in Santa Monica, California.12

Career Highlights

• BondIt Media Capital: Co-founded in November 2013, BondIt is a leading provider of financing solutions for the film and media sector. Under Helderman's leadership, the company has financed over 400 feature films, TV projects, and media transactions, investing over $325 million resulting in over $1 billion in aggregate production spending.1

• Buffalo 8 Productions: Co-founded in December 2010, Buffalo 8 is a full-service media company focusing on feature film, commercial, and digital productions. The company has produced award-winning films that have premiered at major film festivals like Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and Berlin.1

• ABS Payroll & Accounting: Helderman is a co-owner and board member of this entertainment payroll and accounting services company.1

Education and Early Career

Helderman graduated from Lake Forest College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, with a minor in English and a focus on Film and Business/Economics.12 He has also attended summer programs at New York University's Stern Business School, Richmond - The American International University in London, and Northwestern University.1

Achievements and Recognition

• Featured TED speaker
• Profiled in the New York Times
• Member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) since May 202212

Matthew Helderman's entrepreneurial journey in the media industry has been marked by significant success in film financing, production, and related services. His companies have been involved in numerous high-profile projects, including Oscar-nominated films and collaborations with renowned directors and actors.2