Matrix

Matrix Partners, established in 1977, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on early-stage and early-growth investments, partnering with entrepreneurs to build significant, industry-leading companies. With a global perspective and local expertise, Matrix combines the insights of former entrepreneurs and experienced investors to guide its portfolio companies. The firm has a proven track record, having invested in over 500 companies, with 50 going public and 75 achieving profitable M&A exits. Notable investments include Baidu, Apple, and Oculus. Matrix invests across various sectors, including applied AI, B2B SaaS, digital health, and sustainable-defined hardware.

Ben Altshuler

Partner

Diana Kimball Berlin

Partner

Rahul Chaudhary

Venture Partner

Phyllis Doherty

Administrative Partner

Liza Gurtin

Partner

Wan Haoji

Partner

Patrick Malatack

Partner

Bo Shao

Founding Managing Partner

Paul Sherer

Venture Partner

Ilya Sukhar

Partner

Sun Linghao

Managing Partner

Tong Ti

Vice President

Kevin Xiong

Partner

Past deals in 3D Printing

Luma AI

Series B in 2024
Luma AI is a generative AI startup focused on transforming text descriptions into 3D models, enabling users to create realistic representations of their ideas and experiences. The company utilizes a neural capture and rendering system that converts casually captured smartphone photos into photorealistic 3D imagery. This innovation serves multiple industries, including e-commerce, real estate, and gaming, enhancing the way users interact with visual content. By integrating mixed-reality elements, Luma AI aims to revolutionize the sharing of memories, exploration of products, and navigation of online spaces, ultimately shaping a future where photos and videos are experienced in an immersive three-dimensional environment.

Luma AI

Series B in 2024
Luma AI is a generative AI startup focused on transforming text descriptions into 3D models, enabling users to create realistic representations of their ideas and experiences. The company utilizes a neural capture and rendering system that converts casually captured smartphone photos into photorealistic 3D imagery. This innovation serves multiple industries, including e-commerce, real estate, and gaming, enhancing the way users interact with visual content. By integrating mixed-reality elements, Luma AI aims to revolutionize the sharing of memories, exploration of products, and navigation of online spaces, ultimately shaping a future where photos and videos are experienced in an immersive three-dimensional environment.

LightForce

Series D in 2023
LightForce Orthodontics, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing customized 3D-printed orthodontic braces and accessories. The company's flagship product, Cloud Brackets, are precision-manufactured in white ceramic polycrystalline alumina, offering precise slot dimensions and contoured edges. LightForce also produces LightTray, a 3D-printed indirect bonding tray optimized for accuracy, and TurboTrays, aiding in bite correction. Their digital platform facilitates collaboration between orthodontists and LightForce technicians, enabling patient-specific treatment plans. The company aims to enhance the orthodontic experience for both patients and practitioners by applying modern technology and mass customization.

Luma AI

Series A in 2023
Luma AI is a generative AI startup focused on transforming text descriptions into 3D models, enabling users to create realistic representations of their ideas and experiences. The company utilizes a neural capture and rendering system that converts casually captured smartphone photos into photorealistic 3D imagery. This innovation serves multiple industries, including e-commerce, real estate, and gaming, enhancing the way users interact with visual content. By integrating mixed-reality elements, Luma AI aims to revolutionize the sharing of memories, exploration of products, and navigation of online spaces, ultimately shaping a future where photos and videos are experienced in an immersive three-dimensional environment.

CommonGround-AI

Series A in 2022
CommonGround-AI provides a new 3D video platform.

Qidi Technology

Angel Round in 2022
Qidi Technology is a high-tech enterprise that is early in researching, developing, and marketing 3D printers.

Bench3D

Angel Round in 2022
Bench3D is a technology company specializing in collaborative 3D modeling software. It facilitates efficient product development by enabling engineers, designers, project managers, clients, and suppliers to collaborate around shared CAD models. The platform allows users to exchange ideas, review models, make informed decisions, and streamline workflows, thereby accelerating the product development process.

RightHand Robotics

Series C in 2022
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.

Radium Technology

Series A in 2021
Radium Technology focuses on deep application of metal 3D printing technology in the field of mold manufacturing and application.

Triastek

Series B in 2021
Triastek Co. Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Nanjing, China, specializes in the manufacturing of 3D printed pharmaceuticals and related medical equipment. The company offers a range of drugs, including blockbuster and orphan drugs, along with complex drug delivery technologies. Triastek's portfolio includes 3D drug printing services, such as formulation design, equipment, and development methods, with patents secured in key global markets like China, the US, Europe, and Japan. Notably, the company owns Melt Extrusion Deposition (MED), a universally applicable 3D printing technology for solid formulations. Triastek's mission is to revolutionize drug delivery, development, and manufacturing through its proprietary 3D printing technology.

LightForce

Series C in 2021
LightForce Orthodontics, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing customized 3D-printed orthodontic braces and accessories. The company's flagship product, Cloud Brackets, are precision-manufactured in white ceramic polycrystalline alumina, offering precise slot dimensions and contoured edges. LightForce also produces LightTray, a 3D-printed indirect bonding tray optimized for accuracy, and TurboTrays, aiding in bite correction. Their digital platform facilitates collaboration between orthodontists and LightForce technicians, enabling patient-specific treatment plans. The company aims to enhance the orthodontic experience for both patients and practitioners by applying modern technology and mass customization.

Luma AI

Seed Round in 2021
Luma AI is a generative AI startup focused on transforming text descriptions into 3D models, enabling users to create realistic representations of their ideas and experiences. The company utilizes a neural capture and rendering system that converts casually captured smartphone photos into photorealistic 3D imagery. This innovation serves multiple industries, including e-commerce, real estate, and gaming, enhancing the way users interact with visual content. By integrating mixed-reality elements, Luma AI aims to revolutionize the sharing of memories, exploration of products, and navigation of online spaces, ultimately shaping a future where photos and videos are experienced in an immersive three-dimensional environment.

Triastek

Series B in 2021
Triastek Co. Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Nanjing, China, specializes in the manufacturing of 3D printed pharmaceuticals and related medical equipment. The company offers a range of drugs, including blockbuster and orphan drugs, along with complex drug delivery technologies. Triastek's portfolio includes 3D drug printing services, such as formulation design, equipment, and development methods, with patents secured in key global markets like China, the US, Europe, and Japan. Notably, the company owns Melt Extrusion Deposition (MED), a universally applicable 3D printing technology for solid formulations. Triastek's mission is to revolutionize drug delivery, development, and manufacturing through its proprietary 3D printing technology.

Snapmaker

Series A in 2021
Snapmaker Inc. is a company that specializes in providing an integrated platform for creative production through 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC carving. Founded in 2016 and based in China, Snapmaker offers a modular 3D printer that can transform into a CNC machine or laser cutter, accommodating various creative tasks such as engraving and carving. The all-metal 3D printers are designed for ease of use, making them accessible to beginners while being expandable for more experienced makers. This versatility enables users to engage in affordable and convenient 3D printing, fostering a creative environment for individuals looking to bring their ideas to life.

CommonGround-AI

Seed Round in 2020
CommonGround-AI provides a new 3D video platform.

LightForce

Series B in 2020
LightForce Orthodontics, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing customized 3D-printed orthodontic braces and accessories. The company's flagship product, Cloud Brackets, are precision-manufactured in white ceramic polycrystalline alumina, offering precise slot dimensions and contoured edges. LightForce also produces LightTray, a 3D-printed indirect bonding tray optimized for accuracy, and TurboTrays, aiding in bite correction. Their digital platform facilitates collaboration between orthodontists and LightForce technicians, enabling patient-specific treatment plans. The company aims to enhance the orthodontic experience for both patients and practitioners by applying modern technology and mass customization.

Markforged Holding

Series D in 2019
Markforged Holding, established in 2013, is a technology company specializing in 3D printing. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with European operations in Dublin, Ireland, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of 3D printers. These printers use various materials such as carbon fiber, metal, fiberglass, nylon, and PLA to create functional parts, tooling, and fixtures. Markforged's offerings include the EIGER software, which streamlines the 3D printing process. The company's innovative solutions aim to transform manufacturing by combining hardware, software, and materials, enabling engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals worldwide to produce durable parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy.

RightHand Robotics

Series B in 2018
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.

LightForce

Venture Round in 2018
LightForce Orthodontics, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing customized 3D-printed orthodontic braces and accessories. The company's flagship product, Cloud Brackets, are precision-manufactured in white ceramic polycrystalline alumina, offering precise slot dimensions and contoured edges. LightForce also produces LightTray, a 3D-printed indirect bonding tray optimized for accuracy, and TurboTrays, aiding in bite correction. Their digital platform facilitates collaboration between orthodontists and LightForce technicians, enabling patient-specific treatment plans. The company aims to enhance the orthodontic experience for both patients and practitioners by applying modern technology and mass customization.

XGimi

Corporate Round in 2018
XGimi is a developer and manufacturer of high-performance, multi-functional smart projectors and laser TVs, established in 2012 and based in Chengdu, China. The company specializes in high-definition projectors that are embedded with an Android operating system and offer three-dimensional viewing capabilities. XGimi is dedicated to creating affordable giant-screen projection solutions, aiming to enhance the viewing experience for consumers worldwide.

Markforged Holding

Series C in 2017
Markforged Holding, established in 2013, is a technology company specializing in 3D printing. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with European operations in Dublin, Ireland, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of 3D printers. These printers use various materials such as carbon fiber, metal, fiberglass, nylon, and PLA to create functional parts, tooling, and fixtures. Markforged's offerings include the EIGER software, which streamlines the 3D printing process. The company's innovative solutions aim to transform manufacturing by combining hardware, software, and materials, enabling engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals worldwide to produce durable parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy.

RightHand Robotics

Series A in 2017
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.

Markforged Holding

Series B in 2016
Markforged Holding, established in 2013, is a technology company specializing in 3D printing. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with European operations in Dublin, Ireland, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of 3D printers. These printers use various materials such as carbon fiber, metal, fiberglass, nylon, and PLA to create functional parts, tooling, and fixtures. Markforged's offerings include the EIGER software, which streamlines the 3D printing process. The company's innovative solutions aim to transform manufacturing by combining hardware, software, and materials, enabling engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals worldwide to produce durable parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy.

Markforged Holding

Series A in 2014
Markforged Holding, established in 2013, is a technology company specializing in 3D printing. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with European operations in Dublin, Ireland, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of 3D printers. These printers use various materials such as carbon fiber, metal, fiberglass, nylon, and PLA to create functional parts, tooling, and fixtures. Markforged's offerings include the EIGER software, which streamlines the 3D printing process. The company's innovative solutions aim to transform manufacturing by combining hardware, software, and materials, enabling engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals worldwide to produce durable parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy.

Markforged Holding

Seed Round in 2013
Markforged Holding, established in 2013, is a technology company specializing in 3D printing. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with European operations in Dublin, Ireland, the company designs, develops, and manufactures a range of 3D printers. These printers use various materials such as carbon fiber, metal, fiberglass, nylon, and PLA to create functional parts, tooling, and fixtures. Markforged's offerings include the EIGER software, which streamlines the 3D printing process. The company's innovative solutions aim to transform manufacturing by combining hardware, software, and materials, enabling engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals worldwide to produce durable parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy.

GrabCAD

Series B in 2012
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community established in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team located in Estonia. The platform serves engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students by providing a free library of computer-aided design (CAD) models and facilitating collaboration among its users. Additionally, GrabCAD hosts engineering competitions and offers printing solutions to streamline design and 3D printing workflows. Through its services, the company aims to enhance knowledge sharing and reduce inefficiencies in managing print requests, thereby supporting the engineering and design industries.

GrabCAD

Series A in 2012
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community established in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team located in Estonia. The platform serves engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students by providing a free library of computer-aided design (CAD) models and facilitating collaboration among its users. Additionally, GrabCAD hosts engineering competitions and offers printing solutions to streamline design and 3D printing workflows. Through its services, the company aims to enhance knowledge sharing and reduce inefficiencies in managing print requests, thereby supporting the engineering and design industries.

GrabCAD

Seed Round in 2011
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community established in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team located in Estonia. The platform serves engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students by providing a free library of computer-aided design (CAD) models and facilitating collaboration among its users. Additionally, GrabCAD hosts engineering competitions and offers printing solutions to streamline design and 3D printing workflows. Through its services, the company aims to enhance knowledge sharing and reduce inefficiencies in managing print requests, thereby supporting the engineering and design industries.

GrabCAD

Seed Round in 2011
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community established in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team located in Estonia. The platform serves engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students by providing a free library of computer-aided design (CAD) models and facilitating collaboration among its users. Additionally, GrabCAD hosts engineering competitions and offers printing solutions to streamline design and 3D printing workflows. Through its services, the company aims to enhance knowledge sharing and reduce inefficiencies in managing print requests, thereby supporting the engineering and design industries.
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