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Matt Harris

Director, Studios, Informa TechTarget
Greater London, England,United Kingdom
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Matt Harris's Overview

Total Experience26 years
CompanyInforma TechTarget
CountryUnited Kingdom

Matt Harris is a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures (BCV) where he focuses on early and growth-stage investments in financial technology (FinTech) and services. He has been instrumental in shaping BCV's FinTech practice and is recognized as a leading voice in the industry. Matt's investment interests span a wide range of FinTech sub-sectors including payments, lending, capital markets, insurance technology, and embedded finance. Prior to joining BCV in 2012, he was a founder and Managing Director of Village Ventures, where he focused on early-stage FinTech investments. He is known for his deep understanding of the financial services ecosystem, his ability to identify disruptive trends, and his commitment to partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs to build category-defining companies. Matt is also a frequent speaker and writer on the future of financial services.

Professional Summary

Matt Harris's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Informa TechTarget - Director, Studios (2024 to Present)
BrightTALK - Production Director (2019 to Present)
Tucows.com/butterscotch.com - Senior Producer/Director (2008 to 2011)
Greedy Productions - Producer (2007 to 2008)
Rogers Communications - Producer/Host (2004 to 2007)
CHUM Radio Toronto - Assistant Producer: "Romanuk and Richards" (2001 to 2002)

Notable Achievements

Leading FinTech Investor

Consistently recognized as a top investor in the financial technology sector, having backed numerous successful companies such as AvidXchange, Billtrust, Flywire, IEX, and Novidea, significantly impacting their growth and market position.

Partner at Bain Capital Ventures

Holds a significant leadership role at one of the world's leading multi-stage venture capital firms, co-leading its global FinTech practice and contributing to its overall investment strategy and success.

Influential FinTech Blogger and Commentator

Authors the widely read blog 'Fintech Snark Tank' on Medium, offering insightful and often contrarian perspectives on the FinTech industry, which has established him as a key thought leader.

Early-Stage Investment Pioneer

Demonstrated early conviction in the potential of FinTech, co-founding Village Ventures and successfully investing in the sector well before it became a mainstream venture capital focus.

Educational Background

BAA, Radio and Television Arts

Ryerson University - Year 1998

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Company Overview

Informa TechTarget
Total employees785
HeadquartersNewton, Massachusetts
Founded1999

Informa TechTarget is a global leader in B2B technology purchase intent data and services. It enables enterprise technology vendors to identify, reach, and influence active buyers through its extensive network of specialized technology-focused websites, content, and data-driven marketing and sales engagement solutions. Their services help clients optimize marketing ROI and accelerate sales pipeline development.

Informa TechTarget Stock Information
Informa TechTarget, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TTGT. The company went public on May 16, 2007

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