Safaii Matthew
Founder at Arrowroot Capital Management LLC
Profile
Matthew’s primary responsibilities include overseeing Arrowroot Capital, investment professionals and the Strategic Resources Group, as well as qualifying deals, conducting due diligence, executing transactions, and monitoring portfolio companies.
He has worked at several private equity firms in the U.S.
and Europe.
He is also an entrepreneur.
His deal and board experience is concentrated in growth equity investments, but also has experience in leveraged buyouts and restructuring.
Before founding Arrowroot Capital, Matthew was a Managing Director and Head of the Acquisitions Team at Actua Corp.
While at Actua, Matthew was a lead or active investor and board member of several companies including MSDSonline, Parchment, Instamed, and InvestorForce.
He was also an investment committee member of Rittenhouse Ventures, an early stage VC based in Philadelphia.
Prior to Actua, Matthew worked in the technology group at TA Associates in the Boston and London offices.
During his tenure, Matthew was an active investor, including board meeting attendance with: Creditex, Smartstream Technologies and OpenLink Financial.
Prior to TA Associates, Matthew worked at Platinum Equity in Los Angeles, where he was involved with Platinum’s investment in Broadspire Services.
Matthew was also the co-founder of Quewey, a digital media company based in Philadelphia.
Matthew was awarded “Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors” in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 and was also awarded “Top 25 Software Investor” for 2020.
Safaii Matthew active positions
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Arrowroot Capital Management LLC
 Arrowroot Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Arrowroot Capital Management LLC (Arrowroot capital) is a private equity firm founded by Matthew j. Safaii in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California. | Founder | 2013-12-31 |
Zift Solutions, Inc.
 Zift Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zift Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of a channel marketing automation platform. Its products include channel as a service, partner relationship management, channel marketing and management, and channel-focused learning management. It offers creative services, channel engagement services, trainings, and workshops. The company was founded by B. Scott England and Kenneth Romley in 2006 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Evergage LLC
 Evergage LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Evergage LLC engages in the development of data analytics software. It offers retail, financial services, technology, travel and hospitality, and media and entertainment.. The company was founded by Karl Wirth and Greg Hinkle in 2010 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cygilant, Inc.
 Cygilant, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Cygilant, Inc. operates as a security software-as-a-service company. It provides cloud-based security monitoring that hunts for threats, responds to incidents, patches systems and supplies audit artifacts for compliance mandates. The company was founded by Vijay Basani and Jayapal Reddy Basani in 2001 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
ClickFox, Inc.
 ClickFox, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services ClickFox, Inc. sells user behavior analysis and optimization software and services. Its products include Journey Management Suite, Journey Watch, Journey Explore and Journey Foundations. The firm also specializes in banking, insurance and utilities transition. The company was founded by Marco G. Pacelli, Tal Cohen and Nissim Harel in 2000 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Embotics Corp.
 Embotics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Embotics Corp. provides enterprise-class cloud management software. Its products include vCommander, vCommander architecture and ecosystem integrations. The firm’s solutions include applications/PaaS, cloud governance, cloud expense management, DevOps automation, lab automation, Microservices and containers. The company was founded by Jay Litkey on March 2006 and is headquartered in Kanata, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Relayware Ltd.
 Relayware Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Relayware Ltd. provides partner relationship software services. The private company is based in Oxford, UK. | Director/Board Member | - |
SponsorHouse, Inc.
 SponsorHouse, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SponsorHouse, Inc. provides an online platform for lifestyle sports with features and services created for athletes and brands. It allows athletes, brands, teams and fans to browse and share content. The company was founded by Scott Tilton and RJ Kraus in 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Zift Channel Solutions, Inc.
 Zift Channel Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zift Channel Solutions, Inc. engages in the business of technology. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Safaii Matthew
| Boston College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
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TA Associates Management LP
 TA Associates Management LP Investment ManagersFinance TA Associates Management LP(TA Associates) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Boston. The firm is founded in 1968 by Peter Brooke a subsidiary of TA Associates Management Holding LP. | Finance |
Embotics Corp.
Embotics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Embotics Corp. provides enterprise-class cloud management software. Its products include vCommander, vCommander architecture and ecosystem integrations. The firm’s solutions include applications/PaaS, cloud governance, cloud expense management, DevOps automation, lab automation, Microservices and containers. The company was founded by Jay Litkey on March 2006 and is headquartered in Kanata, Canada. | Technology Services |
Actua Corp.
 Actua Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Actua Corp. provides software as a service and tech-enabled business process outsourcing and internet marketing services. It also engages in the owning and operating cloud-based software. The company was founded by Walter W. Buckley, III in 1996 and is headquartered in Southeastern, PA. | Technology Services |
Arrowroot Capital Management LLC
Arrowroot Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Arrowroot Capital Management LLC (Arrowroot capital) is a private equity firm founded by Matthew j. Safaii in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California. | Finance |
Rittenhouse Ventures LLC
 Rittenhouse Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rittenhouse Ventures LLC (Rittenhouse Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Saul Richter and Bruce Luehrs. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
| TA Associates UK Advisors Ltd. | Finance |
Zift Solutions, Inc.
Zift Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zift Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of a channel marketing automation platform. Its products include channel as a service, partner relationship management, channel marketing and management, and channel-focused learning management. It offers creative services, channel engagement services, trainings, and workshops. The company was founded by B. Scott England and Kenneth Romley in 2006 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NC. | Technology Services |
4tell Solutions LLC
 4tell Solutions LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 4tell Solutions LLC develops technology that optimizes the financial, energy, environmental, security and social performance of real estate. Its services include client and asset services which include technology implementation strategy and planning, system setup, configuration, customization, integration and hosting, data interface, exchange, validation, migration and conversion and technical support, user training, custom reporting and analysis. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Portland, ME. | Technology Services |
Evergage LLC
Evergage LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Evergage LLC engages in the development of data analytics software. It offers retail, financial services, technology, travel and hospitality, and media and entertainment.. The company was founded by Karl Wirth and Greg Hinkle in 2010 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA. | Technology Services |
Cygilant, Inc.
Cygilant, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Cygilant, Inc. operates as a security software-as-a-service company. It provides cloud-based security monitoring that hunts for threats, responds to incidents, patches systems and supplies audit artifacts for compliance mandates. The company was founded by Vijay Basani and Jayapal Reddy Basani in 2001 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
ClickFox, Inc.
ClickFox, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services ClickFox, Inc. sells user behavior analysis and optimization software and services. Its products include Journey Management Suite, Journey Watch, Journey Explore and Journey Foundations. The firm also specializes in banking, insurance and utilities transition. The company was founded by Marco G. Pacelli, Tal Cohen and Nissim Harel in 2000 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Distribution Services |
Platinum Equity Advisors LLC
 Platinum Equity Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Platinum Equity Advisors LLC (Platinum Equity Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Tom Gores. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
SponsorHouse, Inc.
SponsorHouse, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SponsorHouse, Inc. provides an online platform for lifestyle sports with features and services created for athletes and brands. It allows athletes, brands, teams and fans to browse and share content. The company was founded by Scott Tilton and RJ Kraus in 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Technology Services |
Relayware Ltd.
Relayware Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Relayware Ltd. provides partner relationship software services. The private company is based in Oxford, UK. | Technology Services |
Zift Channel Solutions, Inc.
Zift Channel Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Zift Channel Solutions, Inc. engages in the business of technology. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. | Technology Services |
Arrowroot Acquisition Corp.
 Arrowroot Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Arrowroot Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on November 5, 2020 and is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, CA. | Finance |
MedNet Solutions, Inc.
 MedNet Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services MedNet Solutions, Inc. provides clinical database and data management technology services. The firm delivers web-base solutions that support their customer's clinical studies, registries, and investigator initiated trials (IITs). The company was founded by John M. Robertson, Brian E. Sweeney, Paul D. Grady and Alan D. Sherwood in 2000 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Technology Services |
SnapLogic, Inc.
 SnapLogic, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SnapLogic, Inc. provides data and application integration tools. It offers tools for connecting cloud data sources, software as a service applications, and on-premise business applications. The firm SnapStore model allows developers, system integrators, and independent software vendors to build and sell purpose-built Snaps for both used and emerging applications. It has offices in Boulder, Burlington, Hyderabad and New York. The company was founded by Gaurav S. Dhillon and Mike Pittaro in 2006 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Technology Services |
| Quewey, Inc. | |
| Leadspace Ltd. | |
BryterCX Holdings, Inc.
 BryterCX Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services BryterCX Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of technology services. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO. | Technology Services |
Hammer Technologies Pty Ltd.
 Hammer Technologies Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Hammer Technologies Pty Ltd. develops software for construction industry. The company was founded by Ben Leach, Bradley Tabone, James Harris, Andrew Hogben and Lucas McDonald and is headquartered in Richmond, Autralia. | Technology Services |
Engage3, Inc.
 Engage3, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services MyWorld, Inc. engages in the computer software development business. It helps retailers and manufacturers manage their price image through accurate competitive data, data science, and Artificial Intelligence-powered software solutions. The firm offers price image management software as a service solution that manages price image by recommending item and zone level pricing using behavioural models and patented algorithms. The company was founded by Timothy L. Ouimet and Kenneth J. Ouimet in 2008 and is headquartered in Davis, CA. | Technology Services |
Relayware, Inc.
 Relayware, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Relayware, Inc. provides business to business collaboration and multi-channel communication solutions. Its products include Partner Packs, Partner Cloud, and Partnering Automation. The company was founded by Simon Wallace-Jones and Mike Morgan in 1995 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. | Commercial Services |
Clickatell, Inc.
 Clickatell, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Clickatell, Inc. provides mobile messaging services. It offers developers? central, an interface to global short message services (SMS) gateway that allows users to manage various SMS API connections, monitor campaigns, do reporting, make online payments, receive invoices, add sub-users, and more;; provides additional APIs and code scripts for use with various interfaces and support integration with product documents; allows APIs to integrate various systems or applications with global SMS messaging gateway; and adds SMS short codes. The company was founded by Pieter de Villiers, Patrick Lawson, Casper de Villiers and Danie du Toit in June 2000 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Communications |
AMR GP Ltd.
 AMR GP Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services AMR GP Ltd. is the official website of the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® team. The private company is based in Silverstone, UK. The website provides an opportunity to get closer to the team and follow their journey. The racing heritage of Aston Martin is also highlighted. The British company was founded in 2018. | Consumer Services |
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