Billionaire Profile

Global Rank

#1476

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Matthew Roszak

CEO, Bloq

Real-Time Net Worth

$2.7B

As of December 2025

Age

Source

Cryptocurrency

Industry

finance-investments

Citizenship

Biography

Matthew Roszak is an American billionaire venture capitalist and cryptocurrency investor. With an estimated net worth of $2.7 billion as of December 5, 2025, Roszak's wealth stems primarily from his investments in the Cryptocurrency industry. He is the co-founder and chairman of Bloq, a blockchain enterprise software company, and a founding partner of Tally Capital, a private investment firm focused on blockchain-enabled technology. Roszak's career spans over two decades in venture capital and private equity, where he invested over $1 billion in a broad range of industries. A strong advocate for digital assets, Roszak gave Richard Branson and Bill Clinton their first Bitcoins.

Wealth Over Time

Portfolio Holdings

Bloq

In-Depth Profile

Early Life and Education

Matthew Roszak was born in Chicago, Illinois, in the early 1970s. He graduated from Lake Forest College in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.

Career in Venture Capital and Blockchain

Roszak began his career in private equity and venture capital, working with firms such as Advent International, Keystone Capital Partners, Platinum Venture Partners, and SilkRoad Equity. He invested over $1 billion in various industries. In 2011, Roszak was introduced to Bitcoin and was intrigued by its potential. In 2013, he founded Tally Capital to invest in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Co-founding Bloq and Other Ventures

In 2016, Roszak co-founded Bloq, a blockchain enterprise software company. He currently serves as its chairman. He is also the founder of the Chicago Blockchain Center. Roszak is also a director and beneficial owner of Eboost, Enter Financial, MissionMode, Neu Entity, Onramp, SolidSpace and TrueLook.

Advocacy and Philanthropy

Roszak is a passionate advocate for blockchain technology and has testified before the U.S. Congress. He serves as the chairman of the Chamber of Digital Commerce. Roszak also serves on the board of BitGive, a non-profit foundation that uses blockchain technology to improve philanthropic impact.

Career Milestones

1995

Graduated from Lake Forest College

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.

2003

Co-founded SilkRoad Equity

Co-founded a global investment firm.

2006

Settled SEC Charges

Settled insider trading charges related to stock purchases of Blue Rhino.

2012

Began Investing in Bitcoin

Became an early investor in Bitcoin.

2013

Founded Tally Capital

Founded a private investment firm focused on cryptocurrencies and blockchain-enabled technology.

2016

Co-founded Bloq

Co-founded a blockchain enterprise software company.

Philanthropy & Social Impact

Philanthropy

BitGive

Undisclosed

Serves on the board of BitGive, a non-profit foundation targeting public health and the environment.

Controversies & Challenges

2006

Insider Trading Charges

Settled SEC charges of insider trading in Blue Rhino.