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YC W12First-Time FounderIPOAcquired2 ExitsRaised $50M+250+ EmployeesTop 1k Web
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- Matterport's domain (matterport.com) is ranked #477 in the Majestic Million.
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- 98%Probability of being accurate (98%)Matterport is a Y Combinator Winter 2012 company, making David a YC alum.
- 98%Probability of being accurate (98%)Matterport was co-founded by both Dave Gausebeck and Matt Bell.
- 97%Probability of being accurate (97%)Matterport raised $52.4M per SEC Form D filings naming David Gausebeck as a related person.
- 95%Probability of being accurate (95%)Current co-founder of Matterport, where he continues to serve as Chief Scientist.
- 92%Probability of being accurate (92%)Matterport went public via IPO in 2022 (ticker: MTTR), representing a founder exit.
- 90%Probability of being accurate (90%)Matterport was acquired by CoStar Group for $159M, representing a second distinct exit for David as co-founder.
- 85%Probability of being accurate (85%)Matterport's domain (matterport.com) is ranked #477 in the Majestic Million.
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What you likely need
David is a seasoned technical co-founder who built Matterport from a YC W12 startup through IPO and acquisition — a rare full-cycle founder journey. His deep computer vision and 3D-capture expertise positions him well for a next venture or advisory role in spatial computing, AI, or proptech. The primary opportunity now is deciding whether to found again, join a board, or deploy capital as an angel.
Are these your current priorities?
We will tune and customize your Founder Festival experience to make sure you get invited to the events that would be most valuable to you.
- fundraisingLeverage your Matterport exit credibility to raise a seed or Series A for a new venture in spatial computing or AI — investors will take your call immediately given the full-cycle track record.
- introsBegin angel investing in YC batches focused on 3D, digital twins, or proptech — your domain expertise and YC alumni network give you a strong sourcing edge.
- introsRe-engage the YC alumni network actively — as a W12 founder with an IPO and acquisition exit, you are exactly the kind of operator YC batch founders want as an advisor or board member.
- positioningPursue independent board director roles at Series B/C spatial computing or proptech companies, where your Chief Scientist and co-founder background commands meaningful equity.
- positioningPublish technical writing or a GitHub presence around your 3D-capture and computer vision work — your public footprint is thin relative to your accomplishments, which limits inbound deal flow and speaking invitations.
- tacticalClarify your post-acquisition role and timeline at CoStar Group publicly — founders who stay too long post-acquisition often miss the optimal window to launch their next company while momentum is highest.
- tacticalYour patent portfolio (visible on Justia) is a strategic asset — consider licensing or spinning out IP as a foundation for a new venture or as leverage in future fundraising conversations.