Matus Maar

Matus Maar is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Talis Capital, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in London, UK. Over his 15-year career as a venture capitalist, he has overseen the firm's strategic direction and daily investment operations. Under his executive leadership, Talis Capital has successfully led at least 43 distinct funding rounds across multiple emerging technology sectors. His investment portfolio primarily targets the financial technology space, where he has backed recognizable enterprise and consumer platforms such as Onfido, iwoca, and PriceFX. Following the broader venture capital industry downturn in 2023, Maar has publicly advocated for founder mental health and personal resilience amidst challenging macroeconomic conditions. His current professional focus centers on guiding early-stage technology startups toward sustainable financial growth while maintaining a patient, long-term approach to institutional investing and portfolio management.