Matthew Brockman
Chief Investment Officer and Chair of Hg’s Investment Committee
Focus
Matthew is Chief Investment Officer and Chair of Hg’s Investment Committee, playing a central role in the firm’s investment activities and strategy, with a particular focus on driving Hg’s approach to AI, as a key pillar of future growth as this technology continues to transform the software and services industries.
Experience
Matthew joined Hg in 2010 to lead the creation of the Mercury Fund, before serving as Managing Partner from 2017 to 2025. During this time, he helped guide Hg’s evolution into a transatlantic platform and one of the world’s largest technology investors. Prior to Hg, Matthew was a Partner at Apax Partners.
Opportunities for the future
“As a lapsed engineer, my passion has always been building, which now translates into building businesses. Businesses that delight their customers, scale and add jobs over the long term. My greatest delight comes from witnessing the range of successful companies that we have built and working with the leaders that built them. ”
Featuring Matthew
Orbit Podcast
The long road to the last mile: Nic Humphries and Matthew Brockman reflect on 25 years of Hg
Episode detailsOrbit Podcast
Mastering the billion-dollar software playbook: Joe Lonsdale of 8VC & Eric Poirier of Addepar
Episode detailsNews




















