Matt Heiman
Venture capital coach for founders and startup leaders
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA; B.A. in Economics and Psychology |
Matt Heiman is a venture capital coach who works with people on startups, fundraising and corporate development. He is Head of Corporate Development at Mercury, where he leads M&A, investor relations and special projects. He helped acquire Teal and raised a $300M Series C led by Sequoia Capital. He is also a Venture Scout at Sequoia Capital and a former Partner at CRV.
What Matt helps with
Matt works on venture capital, fundraising and corporate development topics.
- Venture capital
- Corporate development
- M&A
- Investor relations and fundraising
Background and qualifications
Matt is Head of Corporate Development at Mercury, a role he has held since November 2023. He leads M&A, investor relations, fundraising and special projects. At Mercury he acquired Teal and raised a $300M Series C led by Sequoia Capital. He is a Venture Scout at Sequoia Capital and was a Partner at CRV, with investments including Niantic and Mercury. From April 2016 to October 2018 he was an investor at Greylock, with investments including Sonder, Coinbase, Ribbon, Splitwise and Newfront. He started his career at J.P. Morgan. He holds an MBA and a B.A. in Economics and Psychology.
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Matt Heiman reviews
Matt Heiman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Matt leads M&A and fundraising at Mercury and is also a Venture Scout at Sequoia Capital.
Common questions
How much does Matt Heiman charge?
Coaching with Matt runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Matt Heiman help with?
Matt Heiman helps with venture capital, corporate development, m&A and investor relations and fundraising.
Does Matt Heiman have reviews?
Matt Heiman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Matt Heiman certified?
Matt Heiman lists: MBA; B.A. in Economics and Psychology.
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