Brian McLoughlin

Partner and Co-Founder atMTech CapitalSanta Monica

Brian McLoughlin co-founded MTech Capital in 2018 and holds board roles at several companies. He previously was a partner at Upfront Ventures for 14 years and holds an MBA from Wharton.

What Brian can write

Writes checks of$500K to $10M
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

MTech Capital writes $500K to $10M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. VC-backed Fintech company · CFO
  2. Upfront Ventures · partner
  3. MTech Capital · Partner and Co-Founder
    Now
  4. FinTech Collective · Venture Partner
    2014-2015
  5. MTech Capital · Founder, Partner
    Now
  6. Thayer Street Partners · Special Advisor

Companies founded

MTech Capital

Investments named in public bios

EmbrokerInshurIntegriantMaticOCHOOpenlyPollyVoxelZuubZestcashmFoundryEmidamPay Gateway

Focus

financial technologyinsurance technology

Education

Wharton School of Business, MBARutgers College, BA

Also at MTech Capital

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Questions

Who is Brian McLoughlin?

Brian McLoughlin co-founded MTech Capital in 2018 and holds board roles at several companies. He previously was a partner at Upfront Ventures for 14 years and holds an MBA from Wharton.

How much does Brian McLoughlin invest?

Brian McLoughlin invests through MTech Capital, which writes checks of $500K to $10M at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Brian McLoughlin?

A warm intro from a founder MTech Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Brian McLoughlin do before MTech Capital?

CFO at VC-backed Fintech company; partner at Upfront Ventures; Venture Partner at FinTech Collective; Special Advisor at Thayer Street Partners.

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