# Matthew Murphy

> Matthew Murphy, also known as Matt Murphy, founded Chicago-based Fusion92 in 1999 after college. His background combines computer science studies, finance and collegiate football. He has led the marketing business through technology development, investment partnerships and acquisitions spanning agency services, conversion optimization, search and predictive audience modeling. He was an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Midwest finalist.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Fusion92
- **Organizations:** Fusion92
- **From:** Chicago, United States
- **Education:** Computer science studies; completion of a degree not established, Valparaiso University, B.A. in Finance; graduated magna cum laude, Ferris State University
- **Known for:** Founded Fusion92 in 1999 and led its development beyond interactive production., EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Midwest award finalist., Fusion92 reported 15 patents and 275 team members at its May 2024 anniversary.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Founded Fusion92 in Chicago in the month he graduated from college.
- **2017** — Fusion92 announced a patent for technology behind AT&T TV Anywhere.
- **2021** — Fusion92 added Serata Capital Partners and Landon Capital Partners as investment partners.
- **2022-04** — Fusion92 acquired DP+; Murphy continued as CEO.
- **2022-09** — Fusion92 acquired Conversion Fanatics.
- **2023-01** — Fusion92 announced its acquisition of Big Footprint; the deal closed in December 2022.
- **2023-11** — Fusion92 acquired Toronto-founded TRAK Data.
- **2024-05** — Named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Midwest finalist; Fusion92 celebrated 25 years.
- **2024-06** — Fusion92 announced a data and identity collaboration with Experian.
- **2026-04** — Spoke with UIC students about entrepreneurship and his founding journey.

## Achievements

- Founded Fusion92 in 1999 and led its development beyond interactive production.
- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Midwest award finalist.
- Fusion92 reported 15 patents and 275 team members at its May 2024 anniversary.
- Led Fusion92 through acquisitions including DP+, Conversion Fanatics, Big Footprint and TRAK Data.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Joined UIC students for an entrepreneurship fireside chat organized with CEO at UIC and GMARK; the company posted its account on April 22, 2026.
- **2024-06** — Fusion92 announced a strategic collaboration with Experian for audience development.
- **2024-05** — Named an EY Midwest Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist as Fusion92 marked its 25th anniversary.

## Links

- Website: https://www.fusion92.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewstevenmurphy

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Last updated: 2026-10-27