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Matt Cooper

Collaborator · DISC type si
Non-Exec Director at The REAL Drinks Co.
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Matt is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Exceptional Ventures, a VC firm focused on health and longevity. A founding team member of Capital One, the worlds first FinTech, he has over two decades of experience as one of the UKs most prolific angel investors. He graduated first in his class in Chemistry from Princeton University.

Outside of his venture capital work, Matt is a patron of the arts, having served on the boards of Sadlers Wells Dance Theatre and the National Centre for Circus Arts. He has a deep philosophical interest in the concept of time, stemming from a fear of aging since childhood.

Unique fact: Matt has several tattoos of Latin quotes about time, such as "Carpe Diem" and "Tempus Fugit", reflecting his personal philosophy.

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Current Role
Non-Exec Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Matt shows up

Good Listener
Appreciative
Consensus Builder

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Priorities

Topics Matt cares about

HealthTech & Longevity
His current venture, Exceptional Ventures, invests in startups that help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives, focusing on HealthTech, FoodTech, and Financial Health.
FinTech Innovation
As a founding team member of Capital One, he was at the forefront of the original FinTech movement and has deep experience in financial technology.
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Career

Work history

12-2023 - 9-2024
Non-Exec Director
The REAL Drinks Co.
10-2022 - 5-2024
Non Executive Director
Clerkenwell Health
8-2022
Chair; Chief Male Ally of the Fempire
Here We Flo
1-2022
Co-Founder, General Partner, and Executive Chairman
Exceptional Ventures
7-2021 - 7-2023
Non Executive Director
Live Tech Games
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1984 - 1988
Education details unavailable
Princeton University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

s

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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