# Max Blacker

> Max Blacker is an Investment Analyst at LDV Capital, a venture firm focused on visual technology and computer vision. A former professional soccer player who played for Crewe United FC in Belfast's Northern Irish 4th Division, he turned a leave of absence from Brandeis University into a founding moment - launching SETGK, a goalkeeper glove company that became one of the fastest-growing brands in the space. He holds a BA in Business from Brandeis and an MS in Finance from Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business, where he also kicked field goals for the football team and was a Global Finalist in the 2024 Venture Capital Investment Competition. At LDV Capital, he focuses on the intersection of visual technology with sports, health, and nutrition.

- **Role:** Investment Analyst at LDV Capital
- **Organizations:** LDV Capital, SETGK, Brandeis University, Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BA in Business, Brandeis University, Master of Science in Finance, Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business
- **Known for:** Founded SETGK goalkeeper glove brand, one of the fastest-growing in the industry, Professional soccer player for Crewe United FC in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Global Finalist in the 2024 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)

## Career timeline

- **2019** — Enrolled at Brandeis University; joined soccer team as goalkeeper
- **2021** — Took leave of absence from Brandeis to play professional soccer for Crewe United FC in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Northern Irish 4th Division)
- **2021** — Founded SETGK, a goalkeeper glove company, which grew into one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry
- **2022** — Returned to Brandeis University to complete BA in Business
- **2023** — Enrolled in MS in Finance program at Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business; joined football team as place kicker
- **2024** — Named Global Finalist in the 2024 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
- **2024** — Joined LDV Capital as Investment Analyst (June 2024)

## Achievements

- Founded SETGK goalkeeper glove brand, one of the fastest-growing in the industry
- Professional soccer player for Crewe United FC in Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Global Finalist in the 2024 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
- Member of Johns Hopkins Student-Managed Investment Fund
- Place kicker for Johns Hopkins football team while pursuing MS in Finance
- Goalkeeper for Brandeis University soccer team

## Latest updates

- **2024-06** — Joined LDV Capital as Investment Analyst, focusing on visual technology in sports, health, and nutrition sectors.
- **2024-03** — Named Global Finalist in the 2024 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC).

## Links

- Website: https://www.ldv.co/about/max
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-blacker/

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