Smart capital for
early-stage Vertical AI

Proofpoint Capital partners with founders building the next category-defining companies

Vertical AI with a Core Focus on Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Financial Services.

We invest in industries where our team has built category leaders and where domain expertise, deep workflow ownership, proprietary data, and distribution flywheels lead to superior defensibility and enduring competitive moats.

Success as Operators

Success as
Operators

Proofpoint is led by
top-tier operators and investors

25+ years in vertical software
$30B+ enterprise value created as Founders & CEOs
10+ year investment track record

Matt and Dan were among Veho’s earliest investors and have been two of my most trusted advisors over the past seven years. As an entrepreneur pursuing an ambitious vision, their pattern recognition and experience scaling companies from startup to billion-dollar enterprises have been essential to Veho’s rapid growth and success. They’ve been instrumental in shaping our go-to-market and long-term product strategy, building/mentoring the team, board engagement, and raising capital. What I value most is their deep commitment—always accessible, unafraid to roll up their sleeves in the warehouse or office, and consistently pushing our thinking at the highest strategic level.

Itamar Zur
Co-Founder and CEO
Jonathan Brassington has been far more than an investor and advisor — he’s been a trusted mentor and strategic partner, whose wisdom and steady perspective have shaped how I think and lead. His insight helped me see around corners, anticipate what was coming, and chart a course that enabled the SevOne team to transform how the world’s largest enterprises monitor and optimize their digital infrastructure. Jonathan brings a unique combination of experience — entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor — that allows him to understand challenges from every angle.

Michael Phelan
CEO
Matt Wallach has been one of the most impactful advisors I’ve ever worked with. He has a rare combination of empathy and accountability — he calls it like it is, no fluff, no ego, and genuinely has your back. Over the past four years, he’s helped me think through everything from market segmentation, product expansion, value engineering, to board management and leadership transitions. Unlike many advisors who give armchair advice, he’s deeply engaged — he seeks to understand the context of the business and team, takes ownership of his advice, and is one of the best leaders to learn from and be mentored by.

Melissa Wong
Co-Founder and CEO
Dan has been instrumental to Artera’s success. He brings a rare combination of strategic insight, operational expertise, and a deep focus on value creation. Over the past five years, he’s been a trusted partner to our management team and a leading voice in the boardroom. Drawing from his experience as a CEO, Dan has consistently helped me anticipate challenges and navigate each stage of our growth.

Gui de Zwirek
Founder & CEO
As one of our earliest investors, Jonathan Brassington's support has been foundational to Zenapse's journey. He doesn't just invest—he provides incisive coaching and strategic clarity across critical areas, including business growth, operational scaling, and capital markets. Jonathan possesses a unique and powerful ability to synthesize disparate market data, helping our founders to confidently chart a strategic path to market success. His proven experience in growing and operating companies at scale has been tremendously valuable, directly shaping our long-term planning and execution.

Matthew Bernardini
Co-Founder and CEO
From our early days of Nuvolo’s scale-up journey, Dan was a foundational partner to me and my leadership team - as a Board Director, advisor, investor, and coach. His knowledge and experience in vertical SaaS, scaling businesses, and navigating complex ecosystems as a CEO were critical to our growth and success. Over six years, Dan helped inform our strategy, build the team, open industry doors, and serve as my most trusted advisor driving meaningful financial value through our strategic exit.

Tom Stanford
Founder and CEO
Jonathan has been a cornerstone of the Greater Philadelphia innovation community for more than two decades—an entrepreneur, builder, and mentor who embodies the collaborative spirit PACT stands for. His launch of Proofpoint Capital reflects that same commitment: connecting exceptional founders with smart capital, operational insight, and a deep sense of purpose. Jonathan doesn’t just invest in companies—he invests in people and ecosystems, helping ideas scale into enduring enterprises.

Dean Miller
CEO
Matt doesn’t just bring capital, he brings clarity. He has a rare ability to quickly grasp complex situations, cut to the heart of the matter, and deliver sharp, actionable insights. His guidance has been invaluable as we navigate strategic decisions, particularly around go-to-market and fundraising. His involvement consistently adds real value far beyond investment dollars.

Joel Morse
CEO & Co-Founder
Jonathan Brassington’s involvement with Foundry9 was game-changing. His experience and hands-on approach gave us the clarity and leadership insight required to rapidly scale and launch our next-generation go-to-market vision. He was the vital combination of an unparalleled operational expert and an infectiously inspiring and motivating force.

Christer Manning
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer