Matthew Rutler is an angel investor and Co-Founder of Cosmic Venture Partners who previously served as Senior Vice. See sector focus and contact routes.
Matthew Rutler is an angel investor and Co-Founder of Cosmic Venture Partners who previously served as Senior Vice President of Talent at MasterClass, where he was also an initial investor through a company formed with Christina Aguilera. He invests personal capital into early-stage startups, with a portfolio spanning over 100 companies across sectors including education technology, entertainment, food services, and consumer apps. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly documented, his activity includes seed and early-stage investments such as GigFinesse and Zigazoo. Notable portfolio companies include Pinterest, Lyft, MasterClass, and DraftKings, reflecting a focus on high-growth consumer and tech ventures. Rutler is based in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and has not published distinctive public writing or a formal investment thesis beyond his demonstrated track record. His investment approach appears driven by operational experience in talent and business development within the education and entertainment industries.
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