Marthinus Johannes Strydom (born 28 April 1965) is a South African philanthropist, author, venture capitalist and private equity investor.

Strydom was conscripted into the South African Defence Force (SADF) where he became an unarmed combat (Krav Maga) instructor.

He continued teaching Krav Maga to the SANDF and South African Police (SAP).

Through exchange programs he participated in military training and skills transfer exercises with the Israel Defence Forces.

In 2015 Strydom created Eezi Group, a holdings company for a number of diversified businesses with offices in South Africa and Spain.