Matrix Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1977 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, supporting companies from the ideation phase through Series A funding. Matrix Partners focuses on various sectors, including applied artificial intelligence, B2B SaaS, digital health, fintech, and sustainable hardware. The firm prides itself on building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, leveraging a team of former founders and experienced investors to foster significant, industry-leading companies. With a strong portfolio that includes notable investments like Oculus, Zendesk, and Afterpay, Matrix Partners has contributed to the success of numerous businesses, helping many achieve initial public offerings and profitable mergers and acquisitions. The firm combines local market knowledge with a global perspective, consistently ranking among the top venture firms in terms of returns to its investors.
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Ben Altshuler
Partner
Timothy Barrows
General Partner
Diana Kimball Berlin
Partner
Phyllis Doherty
Administrative Partner
Paul Ferri
Co-Founder
Wan Haoji
Partner
Patrick Malatack
General Partner
Harry Man
Partner
Kojo Osei
Partner
Kun Qian
Managing Director
Stan Reiss
General Partner
Brian Ru
Venture Partner
Bo Shao
Founding Managing Partner
David Skok
General Partner
Jared Sleeper
Partner
Dana Stalder
General Partner
David Su
Founding Managing Partner
Ilya Sukhar
General Partner
Sun Linghao
Managing Partner
Tong Ti
Vice President
Andrew Verhalen
General Partner
Huadong Wang
Partner
Kevin Xiong
Partner
Eric YU
Director
Past deals in Automotive
U Power
Series B in 2023
U Power is an intelligent electric vehicle company that builds cars for scenarios. It aims to enable scenario owners to define cars through standardized UP super chassis and to achieve Car as a Service. The company is headquartered in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China.
Eaglechip
Angel Round in 2022
EagleChip is a chip design company that specializes in the development and design of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). It focuses on research and development, creating tailored electronic design automation (EDA) toolchains that cater to various industries. These industries include communications, data centers, industrial control, consumer electronics, smart vehicles, video processing, and medical electronics. EagleChip aims to provide high-quality FPGA chip solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers, ensuring a reliable domestic supply in the competitive semiconductor market.
Xinling Semiconductor
Seed Round in 2022
Shanghai Xinling Semiconductor has accumulated years of experience in the design, process, packaging, certification, and market channels of automotive-grade power amplifier chips. Adhering to the concept of good sound and using Xinling, it creates high-end products and considerate services, which are compatible with automotive acoustics. Partners build a prosperous new ecology for the new energy automotive acoustics industry.
RightHand Robotics
Series C in 2022
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.
Cyclone Robotics
Series C in 2021
Cyclone Robotics specializes in developing and selling artificial intelligence software products designed to enhance operational efficiency across various industries. The company focuses on creating digital employee solutions that help enterprises improve business operations while significantly reducing personnel and system construction costs. With independent copyright and intellectual property, Cyclone Robotics offers integrated solutions tailored for sectors such as finance, insurance, retail, and technology. The company's innovative products have been successfully implemented in notable organizations, including state-owned banks and leading companies in home appliances and automotive retail, earning positive feedback from clients. Cyclone Robotics aims to empower businesses by enabling them to streamline processes, minimize errors, and allow employees to concentrate on higher-value tasks.
Xinling Semiconductor
Angel Round in 2021
Shanghai Xinling Semiconductor has accumulated years of experience in the design, process, packaging, certification, and market channels of automotive-grade power amplifier chips. Adhering to the concept of good sound and using Xinling, it creates high-end products and considerate services, which are compatible with automotive acoustics. Partners build a prosperous new ecology for the new energy automotive acoustics industry.
Geometrical-Pal
Seed Round in 2021
Geometrical-PAL is a Chinese company focused on the development of autonomous driving technology. It specializes in creating hardware and software solutions for Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS). The company produces imaging radars and sensors, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency in the development of autonomous and connected vehicles. Through its innovative technology, Geometrical-PAL is positioned to contribute significantly to the advancement of the automotive industry.
Semidrive Technology
Series B in 2021
SemiDrive is a developer of advanced semiconductor products tailored for the automotive industry, focusing on applications such as autonomous driving and smart vehicle technologies. The company specializes in creating high-performance core processor chips and microprocessors designed for intelligent driving systems, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and in-car entertainment. By adopting a fabless manufacturing model, SemiDrive emphasizes research and development to provide innovative solutions that address the challenges associated with smart driving chips. Its offerings include intelligent cabin systems and automatic controllers, positioning the company as a key player in the evolution of automotive technology.
AkroStar
Series A in 2021
AkroStar is a technology company specializing in the research, development, and service of advanced semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and design IP cores. The company focuses on creating IP designs for various applications, including smart cars, data centers, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence technology. By providing process customization, integrated design automation, system verification, and product integration, AkroStar enables users to enhance operational performance and improve efficiency in their chip design and system applications.
Yuan Planet
Series A in 2020
Yuan Planet is an e-commerce platform that provides second- hand auto parts.
Semidrive Technology
Series A in 2020
SemiDrive is a developer of advanced semiconductor products tailored for the automotive industry, focusing on applications such as autonomous driving and smart vehicle technologies. The company specializes in creating high-performance core processor chips and microprocessors designed for intelligent driving systems, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and in-car entertainment. By adopting a fabless manufacturing model, SemiDrive emphasizes research and development to provide innovative solutions that address the challenges associated with smart driving chips. Its offerings include intelligent cabin systems and automatic controllers, positioning the company as a key player in the evolution of automotive technology.
Cyclone Robotics
Series B in 2020
Cyclone Robotics specializes in developing and selling artificial intelligence software products designed to enhance operational efficiency across various industries. The company focuses on creating digital employee solutions that help enterprises improve business operations while significantly reducing personnel and system construction costs. With independent copyright and intellectual property, Cyclone Robotics offers integrated solutions tailored for sectors such as finance, insurance, retail, and technology. The company's innovative products have been successfully implemented in notable organizations, including state-owned banks and leading companies in home appliances and automotive retail, earning positive feedback from clients. Cyclone Robotics aims to empower businesses by enabling them to streamline processes, minimize errors, and allow employees to concentrate on higher-value tasks.
Li Auto
Series C in 2019
Li Auto Inc. is a prominent Chinese manufacturer of smart electric vehicles, specializing in the design, development, production, and sale of premium electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Established in 2015 and headquartered in Beijing, the company launched its first model, the Li ONE, in November 2019. This six-seat electric SUV features a range extension system and advanced smart vehicle solutions, catering to consumers seeking longer travel capabilities. In 2023, Li Auto sold over 376,000 new energy vehicles, capturing approximately 4% of China's passenger new energy vehicle market. The company continues to expand its product offerings, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), in order to reach a wider audience and meet diverse consumer needs.
Li Auto
Series C in 2019
Li Auto Inc. is a prominent Chinese manufacturer of smart electric vehicles, specializing in the design, development, production, and sale of premium electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Established in 2015 and headquartered in Beijing, the company launched its first model, the Li ONE, in November 2019. This six-seat electric SUV features a range extension system and advanced smart vehicle solutions, catering to consumers seeking longer travel capabilities. In 2023, Li Auto sold over 376,000 new energy vehicles, capturing approximately 4% of China's passenger new energy vehicle market. The company continues to expand its product offerings, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), in order to reach a wider audience and meet diverse consumer needs.
Semidrive Technology
Seed Round in 2019
SemiDrive is a developer of advanced semiconductor products tailored for the automotive industry, focusing on applications such as autonomous driving and smart vehicle technologies. The company specializes in creating high-performance core processor chips and microprocessors designed for intelligent driving systems, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and in-car entertainment. By adopting a fabless manufacturing model, SemiDrive emphasizes research and development to provide innovative solutions that address the challenges associated with smart driving chips. Its offerings include intelligent cabin systems and automatic controllers, positioning the company as a key player in the evolution of automotive technology.
SENASIC
Series B in 2019
SENASIC is a company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the research, development, manufacture, and supply of tire pressure monitoring sensors and related high-performance chips for automotive and industrial IoT applications. Founded in 2015, SENASIC's product lineup includes various sensors such as the SNP729, SNP705, SNP739, and the wireless-SNJ306, each designed to measure different parameters like pressure, temperature, and acceleration. The company emphasizes technical expertise in low-power microcontrollers, high-precision analog-to-digital converters, and RF transmission, ensuring the quality and reliability of its products, particularly for automotive use. SENASIC's tire pressure sensors meet AEC-Q10 standards, reflecting its commitment to safety and performance in vehicle applications.
Markforged
Series D in 2019
Markforged is a company that revolutionizes manufacturing through its advanced 3D metal and continuous carbon fiber printers, designed to produce durable parts suitable for industrial environments. Their unified platform, known as the Digital Forge, integrates hardware, software, and materials, streamlining the process from design to functional part production. Markforged's technology is utilized by engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, education, electronics, energy, and defense. The company operates globally, with a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, making it a key player in the additive manufacturing landscape.
Asensing
Series A in 2019
As a high-precision positioning technology solutions provider focused on autonomous driving, Asensing Technology holds both the capabilities and experience to conduct independent R&D across the entire industry chain to promote and accelerate the advancement of the autonomous driving industry,and has successfully launched a range of high-precision positioning products that meet the strict reliability and quality requirements and availability standards of the automotive industry.
NASN Automotive Electronics
Series B in 2019
NASN Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Shanghai, China, specializing in electronic chassis control products and autonomous driving technologies for the automotive market. The company offers a range of products, including the NBooster intelligent brake system, brushless electric steering EPS controller, and wire control systems. By focusing on research and development, production, and sales, NASN aims to provide advanced and comprehensive solutions that enhance vehicle safety and intelligence, catering to the growing demand for innovative automotive technologies in China.
RightHand Robotics
Series B in 2018
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.
iOranges Automation
Series B in 2018
iOranges Automation is a precision assembly and testing technology developer. The company offers standard automation products and flexible production line solutions to end customers in a variety of industries, including 3C electronics, automotive electronics, medical electronics, and the semiconductor industry, allowing clients to have a full life cycle of industrial services via data collection and data analysis.
Li Auto
Series B in 2018
Li Auto Inc. is a prominent Chinese manufacturer of smart electric vehicles, specializing in the design, development, production, and sale of premium electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Established in 2015 and headquartered in Beijing, the company launched its first model, the Li ONE, in November 2019. This six-seat electric SUV features a range extension system and advanced smart vehicle solutions, catering to consumers seeking longer travel capabilities. In 2023, Li Auto sold over 376,000 new energy vehicles, capturing approximately 4% of China's passenger new energy vehicle market. The company continues to expand its product offerings, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), in order to reach a wider audience and meet diverse consumer needs.
Xpeng Motors
Series B in 2018
Xpeng Motors is a Chinese electric vehicle and technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of smart cars. The company emphasizes local market needs and prioritizes consumer experience, integrating advanced autonomous driving features and internet-connected technologies into its vehicles. This approach aims to enhance the overall functionality and appeal of their cars, making them more than just traditional vehicles. Additionally, Xpeng Motors has a subsidiary, Xpeng Robotics, which focuses on developing smart robots as part of its broader mobility ecosystem.
Xpeng Motors
Series A in 2017
Xpeng Motors is a Chinese electric vehicle and technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of smart cars. The company emphasizes local market needs and prioritizes consumer experience, integrating advanced autonomous driving features and internet-connected technologies into its vehicles. This approach aims to enhance the overall functionality and appeal of their cars, making them more than just traditional vehicles. Additionally, Xpeng Motors has a subsidiary, Xpeng Robotics, which focuses on developing smart robots as part of its broader mobility ecosystem.
Rinnov Partners
Venture Round in 2017
Rinnov Partners Co., Ltd., operating under the name Ggulcar, is a South Korean company established in 2016 that specializes in an online platform for used-car trading. The company functions as a managed brokerage platform, facilitating direct trading of used vehicles, including cars and bikes. Rinnov Partners aims to enhance the buying and selling experience by providing access to vehicle inspection services, thus adding value to both individual users and dealers. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to streamline the used-car marketplace, making it more accessible and efficient for all participants.
iOranges Automation
Series A in 2017
iOranges Automation is a precision assembly and testing technology developer. The company offers standard automation products and flexible production line solutions to end customers in a variety of industries, including 3C electronics, automotive electronics, medical electronics, and the semiconductor industry, allowing clients to have a full life cycle of industrial services via data collection and data analysis.
AutocloudPro
Series A in 2017
The "CarTongyun" intelligent maintenance platform provides accurate information through its comprehensive database. The system covers nearly 2,500 vehicles, including imported, autonomous, joint venture vehicles, and nearly 150,000 vehicle types. At present, more than 80% of the models required by the domestic auto repair industry, in which the part data of each model has covered all the parts damaged by daily collisions, covering more than 95% of the total. Quickly locate and repair the required parts information, and at the same time, it can provide data support for user procurement, loss determination, and out-of-factory rescue scenarios according to the related parameters such as coding query and original price.
Maven
Seed Round in 2017
Maven is General Motors' car sharing service. It starts with car-sharing and will serve as a platform for continuous innovation upgrades with the service and technology supporting it. Recently launched by General Motors in Ann Arbor in January 2016, it provides a station-based, self-service portfolio of small-to-large automobiles distributed all over the city. Maven Vehicles can be accessed with a phone application. Members can finish the trip in the authorized parking space. Attractive rates include costs for fuel, insurance, parking, maintenance and unique technology features.
RightHand Robotics
Series A in 2017
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.
Moran Cognitive Technology
Series A in 2017
Mor.AI is an artificial intelligence company focusing on Cognitive Computing and Natural Language Understanding technology. It serves as a Conversational Services Search Platform, based on in-house voice interaction of ‘Noise reduction+Automatic Speech Recognition + Multi-round dialogue+Knowledge Graph’. In the cloud, Mor.AI connected services and contents of 50+ fields and provided 10+ transaction services. Through mainly voice interaction and with the Conversational Services Search Platform, Mor.AI built Internet of Things and Internet of Vehicles. In the home appliance industry, Mor.AI is in in-depth cooperation with manufacturers such as vivo, Konka, TCL and Sharp. In the automotive industry, it is in partnership with a number of international and local car manufacturers, for instance, Mercedes-Benz and SAIC MAXUS.
Chedai.com
Series B in 2017
The first car loan by CITIC Group, Beijing Automotive Group, Matrix Partners, and Brilliance China joint venture China's first credit auto finance O2O service platform. Team consists of professionals from the automotive, financial, Internet, three major areas of composition, dedicated to the automobile industry chain links in new car dealers, used car dealers, car rental business, automotive parts suppliers, vehicle logistics providers, automotive consumers provide tailor-made financial solutions.
Chedai.com
Series A in 2016
The first car loan by CITIC Group, Beijing Automotive Group, Matrix Partners, and Brilliance China joint venture China's first credit auto finance O2O service platform. Team consists of professionals from the automotive, financial, Internet, three major areas of composition, dedicated to the automobile industry chain links in new car dealers, used car dealers, car rental business, automotive parts suppliers, vehicle logistics providers, automotive consumers provide tailor-made financial solutions.
Markforged
Series B in 2016
Markforged is a company that revolutionizes manufacturing through its advanced 3D metal and continuous carbon fiber printers, designed to produce durable parts suitable for industrial environments. Their unified platform, known as the Digital Forge, integrates hardware, software, and materials, streamlining the process from design to functional part production. Markforged's technology is utilized by engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, education, electronics, energy, and defense. The company operates globally, with a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, making it a key player in the additive manufacturing landscape.
Klover InsurTech
Series A in 2016
Klover InsurTech is a platform dedicated to technology-enabled auto insurance and after-sales services. It was founded in 2015 by a group of explorers and practitioners from the financial insurance and Internet technology industries, and is headquartered in Shanghai. At the beginning of its establishment, it has obtained a billion-yuan A-round strategic investment from institutions such as Gaochun Capital and Jingwei China. The business has developed rapidly and covers a number of provinces, cities and regions across the country.
Cheyipai
Series D in 2015
Cheyipai is a private e-commerce company based in Beijing, China, specializing in the online sale of used vehicles. Founded in 2009 by Wang Tiezhong and Yang Xuejian, Cheyipai operates an online-to-offline (O2O) model that facilitates the complete transaction process for buyers and sellers. The company also develops auction and trading platforms tailored for the automotive sector, offering a range of services including new and used car sales, financial technology, insurance, marketing, and business digital transformation solutions. As of April 3, 2018, Cheyipai functions as a subsidiary of Souche.com.
Markforged
Series A in 2014
Markforged is a company that revolutionizes manufacturing through its advanced 3D metal and continuous carbon fiber printers, designed to produce durable parts suitable for industrial environments. Their unified platform, known as the Digital Forge, integrates hardware, software, and materials, streamlining the process from design to functional part production. Markforged's technology is utilized by engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, education, electronics, energy, and defense. The company operates globally, with a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, making it a key player in the additive manufacturing landscape.
Cheyipai
Series C in 2014
Cheyipai is a private e-commerce company based in Beijing, China, specializing in the online sale of used vehicles. Founded in 2009 by Wang Tiezhong and Yang Xuejian, Cheyipai operates an online-to-offline (O2O) model that facilitates the complete transaction process for buyers and sellers. The company also develops auction and trading platforms tailored for the automotive sector, offering a range of services including new and used car sales, financial technology, insurance, marketing, and business digital transformation solutions. As of April 3, 2018, Cheyipai functions as a subsidiary of Souche.com.
Ola
Series B in 2013
Ola operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation for customers and driver partners in India. Its mobile application allows its customers to book a range of cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Ola's mobile application allows customers to book city taxi, outstation travel, car rental, and corporate travel services. Its mobile application is available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal founded Ola on December 1, 2010. It has its headquarters with additional offices in Bengaluru in India.
Kuaidi Dache
Series B in 2013
Kuaidi Group, as the most technologically integrated and largest car service company in the world, is rapidly transforming the concept of moving people – starting in China. The app combines integrated mapping and third party payment technology to make its service accessible to everybody, and provides over 1 million taxis and a variety of standard and luxury cars for all lifestyles. To ensure the service fits smoothly into urban life, Kuaidi has developed a framework is that is adaptable to other platforms in China, and works in partnership with China’s government and regulators instead of against them. In a country where only 18% of per capita car ownership, Kuaidi is clearly meeting an important need. Kuaidi’s unique business model has attracted 100m registered users in over 300 cities, fulfilling 6 million requests per day. To optimize its services and go beyond customer expectations Kuaidi has secured partnerships with Alipay, Ctrip, AutoNavi, Baidu Maps, Qunar, and Beijing’s ‘96106’ government official platform.
Markforged
Seed Round in 2013
Markforged is a company that revolutionizes manufacturing through its advanced 3D metal and continuous carbon fiber printers, designed to produce durable parts suitable for industrial environments. Their unified platform, known as the Digital Forge, integrates hardware, software, and materials, streamlining the process from design to functional part production. Markforged's technology is utilized by engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, education, electronics, energy, and defense. The company operates globally, with a presence in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, making it a key player in the additive manufacturing landscape.
51edj
Venture Round in 2012
Beijing Yixin Yixing Automobile Technology Development Service Co., Ltd. offers "Time Fragment Service" that searches for valuable free time of people or assets in order to integrate fragmentary time with more humanization and form an economic and practical e-designated driving operation system. It is a designated driving service aimed at reforming and reducing cost and time.
51edj
Seed Round in 2012
Beijing Yixin Yixing Automobile Technology Development Service Co., Ltd. offers "Time Fragment Service" that searches for valuable free time of people or assets in order to integrate fragmentary time with more humanization and form an economic and practical e-designated driving operation system. It is a designated driving service aimed at reforming and reducing cost and time.
Grandis
Venture Round in 2005
Grandis is a pioneer in the development and licensing of innovative non-volatile memory solutions based on advanced research in spintronics. The company specializes in spin transfer torque random access memory products, which are designed to store, manipulate, and transmit information for the semiconductor industry. Grandis licenses these products to technology companies engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics, personal computers, as well as equipment used in automotive, medical, military, and space applications. The company's mission is to facilitate the creation of revolutionary products through the application of the electron's spin.
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