Matrix

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.

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 Fashion

KNOWIN Trend Lab

Venture Round in 2021
Knowin is a vertical community e-commerce platform for sports categories dedicated to creating a trendy fashion space for young people.

Plum

Series B in 2019
Plum is an e-commerce platform for second-hand fashion products. It works as a one-stop consignment service platform that provides filming, sales, customer service, sale, and a full set of consignment services.

Xyb2b

Series B in 2019
Xyb2b provides online shopping platform. Its platform provides maternal and child supplies, beauty care, healthcare, digital life, clothing and shoes in a wide range, enabling customers to purchase products at a lesser cost and vendors create reliability and speed on import and export business.

Nice

Series D in 2019
Nice allows users to add labels, stickers and screens to photos that they share on social networks. It currently has close to 10 million registered users. First launched in October 2013 by a team of fashionistas turned developers, nice soon found a niche of like-minded users who enjoyed tagging their clothes with the app. Touted as "China's Instagram", Nice has become the leading photo sharing app in mainland China. Nice has a very active and young audience and also has steady international growth, with multi-lingual interface options available in its settings.

Oscart

Seed Round in 2019
Oscart is a social e-commerce start-up focusing on fine products. Our beauty platform - Botiga Beauty is with one sole purpose, to bring consumers the BEST high-quality beauty products in the market. Our whole company is structured with the well being of the consumer in mind. We partner with top-rated beauty brands around the world to bring you high quality products backed by science. Our management team includes e-commerce veterans who have 15 years’ experience, social e-commerce pioneers with proven success record and world-class buyers who possess business acumen. We have secured a $10M-level round of angel funding led by Gaorong Capital & Matrix Partners.

Yishou

Series B in 2019
Yishou.com is a fast fashion women's sourcing platform. It will increase the supply chain efficiency by integrating the hot-selling styles of the national first-level women's wholesale market through the purchase of buyers and time-limited flashing. In the mobile phone side, you can complete the purchase of the goods, support one get the goods, the price is 30% cheaper than the wholesale market.

Xyb2b

Series B in 2018
Xyb2b provides online shopping platform. Its platform provides maternal and child supplies, beauty care, healthcare, digital life, clothing and shoes in a wide range, enabling customers to purchase products at a lesser cost and vendors create reliability and speed on import and export business.

GOAT

Series C in 2018
GOAT is a global marketplace specializing in authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories from contemporary luxury brands. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the platform connects buyers and sellers, allowing users to make offers on desired styles and access exclusive drops. GOAT features a wide selection of over 350 brands, leveraging innovative technology to ensure product authenticity and enhance the sneaker commerce experience. With thirteen physical locations across the United States, Asia, and Europe, the company operates distribution and authentication centers that serve 170 international markets. GOAT caters to a community of over 20 million members in 164 countries, positioning itself uniquely between the primary and resale markets to deliver authentic products from past, present, and future styles.

MSParis

Series B in 2018
MSParis is a Chinese online fashion rental company that aims to transform traditional fast fashion retail consumption. By utilizing a subscription-based rental system, the company offers customers access to affordable women's clothing and accessories, thereby reducing the financial burden associated with purchasing new items. This innovative platform not only shortens the buying cycle but also addresses environmental concerns related to clothing waste, providing a more sustainable alternative to conventional fashion consumption. Through its services, MSParis promotes a more economical and eco-friendly approach to fashion.

Plum

Series A in 2017
Plum is an e-commerce platform for second-hand fashion products. It works as a one-stop consignment service platform that provides filming, sales, customer service, sale, and a full set of consignment services.

MSParis

Series A in 2017
MSParis is a Chinese online fashion rental company that aims to transform traditional fast fashion retail consumption. By utilizing a subscription-based rental system, the company offers customers access to affordable women's clothing and accessories, thereby reducing the financial burden associated with purchasing new items. This innovative platform not only shortens the buying cycle but also addresses environmental concerns related to clothing waste, providing a more sustainable alternative to conventional fashion consumption. Through its services, MSParis promotes a more economical and eco-friendly approach to fashion.

GOAT

Series B in 2017
GOAT is a global marketplace specializing in authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories from contemporary luxury brands. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the platform connects buyers and sellers, allowing users to make offers on desired styles and access exclusive drops. GOAT features a wide selection of over 350 brands, leveraging innovative technology to ensure product authenticity and enhance the sneaker commerce experience. With thirteen physical locations across the United States, Asia, and Europe, the company operates distribution and authentication centers that serve 170 international markets. GOAT caters to a community of over 20 million members in 164 countries, positioning itself uniquely between the primary and resale markets to deliver authentic products from past, present, and future styles.

GOAT

Series A in 2016
GOAT is a global marketplace specializing in authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories from contemporary luxury brands. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the platform connects buyers and sellers, allowing users to make offers on desired styles and access exclusive drops. GOAT features a wide selection of over 350 brands, leveraging innovative technology to ensure product authenticity and enhance the sneaker commerce experience. With thirteen physical locations across the United States, Asia, and Europe, the company operates distribution and authentication centers that serve 170 international markets. GOAT caters to a community of over 20 million members in 164 countries, positioning itself uniquely between the primary and resale markets to deliver authentic products from past, present, and future styles.

If Shishang

Angel Round in 2016
If Shishang is a women's media and fashion company.

Rocksbox

Series A in 2016
Rocksbox, Inc. is a membership-based jewelry styling service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. The company offers a subscription platform that allows women to shop, rent, and swap designer jewelry. Members receive a curated selection of jewelry pieces on loan, with the flexibility to purchase or exchange items at any time. Rocksbox aims to transform the jewelry shopping experience by leveraging technology and data to provide products that resonate with its customers. The service focuses on making high-quality, designer jewelry accessible and allows users to discover new styles while enjoying the benefits of a rental model.

Kaishiba

Series A in 2016
The Hangzhou-headquartered Kaishiba, formerly "Kaistart", was officially launched in March 2015. In the early stage, Kaishiba gathered together users sensitive to consumption upgrading with content and entered the non-standard accommodation, personalized catering, new agriculture, new leisure and other industries by crowd-funding.

Juzi Entertainment

Series B in 2016
Juzi Entertainment, based in Beijing, China, specializes in developing mobile applications that cater to the interests of young people by providing information across various entertainment sectors. The company focuses on delivering content related to celebrity news, film and television, fashion, beauty, food, and lifestyle. Its applications aim to keep users informed and engaged with trendy and captivating entertainment topics, fostering a positive and enjoyable experience. By covering a wide range of pan-entertainment categories, Juzi Entertainment positions itself as a key player in the mobile entertainment news landscape.

Juzi Entertainment

Series A in 2015
Juzi Entertainment, based in Beijing, China, specializes in developing mobile applications that cater to the interests of young people by providing information across various entertainment sectors. The company focuses on delivering content related to celebrity news, film and television, fashion, beauty, food, and lifestyle. Its applications aim to keep users informed and engaged with trendy and captivating entertainment topics, fostering a positive and enjoyable experience. By covering a wide range of pan-entertainment categories, Juzi Entertainment positions itself as a key player in the mobile entertainment news landscape.

Lamabang

Series C in 2015
Lamabang, a Chinese social network and ecommerce company. Lamabang targets women at four different stages in their journey to parenthood: pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. The original Lamabang website is a web portal with articles, forums, and a Weibo-style social network complete with a news feed. More than just parenting, topics range from fashion to healthcare to lifestyle.

Juzi Entertainment

Angel Round in 2015
Juzi Entertainment, based in Beijing, China, specializes in developing mobile applications that cater to the interests of young people by providing information across various entertainment sectors. The company focuses on delivering content related to celebrity news, film and television, fashion, beauty, food, and lifestyle. Its applications aim to keep users informed and engaged with trendy and captivating entertainment topics, fostering a positive and enjoyable experience. By covering a wide range of pan-entertainment categories, Juzi Entertainment positions itself as a key player in the mobile entertainment news landscape.

Eqingdan

Angel Round in 2015
Eqingdan, known as "The List," operates an online platform that serves as a lifestyle product guide for the emerging middle class in China. The platform provides users with comprehensive information on daily necessities, merchandise, and product reviews, empowering them to make informed purchasing decisions. Available across various hardware and content platforms, including PCs, apps, and WeChat, Eqingdan has rapidly gained a significant user base, leveraging user-generated content to enhance its editorial offerings. This approach not only enriches the quality of information available to consumers but also ensures that the platform remains authentic and relevant in addressing the needs of its audience.

The Beast

Series A in 2014
The Beast is a lifestyle retail concept that targets upper and middle-class consumers in China. Operating 24 stores across 11 cities, along with several online shops and an app, it offers a curated selection of high-quality products from around the world. The product range includes home décor, fragrances, floral arrangements, fashion accessories, cosmetics, tableware, and gourmet delicacies. One of its standout offerings is a line of luxury flower boxes, designed to enhance the modern consumer's lifestyle with exquisite floral compositions.

TechStyle Fashion Group

Series D in 2014
TechStyle Fashion Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer established in 2010, focused on providing access, quality, and style at exceptional value. The company combines advanced technology with contemporary fashion trends to create a unique shopping experience for millions of customers, including five million VIP members. With a portfolio that features well-known brands such as JustFab, Fabletics, ShoeDazzle, Savage X Fenty, and FabKids, TechStyle operates in several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The company emphasizes data-driven personalization and vertical integration to enhance consumer engagement and offer curated shopping options, enabling customers to make informed fashion choices.

Nice

Series B in 2014
Nice allows users to add labels, stickers and screens to photos that they share on social networks. It currently has close to 10 million registered users. First launched in October 2013 by a team of fashionistas turned developers, nice soon found a niche of like-minded users who enjoyed tagging their clothes with the app. Touted as "China's Instagram", Nice has become the leading photo sharing app in mainland China. Nice has a very active and young audience and also has steady international growth, with multi-lingual interface options available in its settings.

Lamabang

Series B in 2014
Lamabang, a Chinese social network and ecommerce company. Lamabang targets women at four different stages in their journey to parenthood: pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. The original Lamabang website is a web portal with articles, forums, and a Weibo-style social network complete with a news feed. More than just parenting, topics range from fashion to healthcare to lifestyle.

Nice

Series A in 2014
Nice allows users to add labels, stickers and screens to photos that they share on social networks. It currently has close to 10 million registered users. First launched in October 2013 by a team of fashionistas turned developers, nice soon found a niche of like-minded users who enjoyed tagging their clothes with the app. Touted as "China's Instagram", Nice has become the leading photo sharing app in mainland China. Nice has a very active and young audience and also has steady international growth, with multi-lingual interface options available in its settings.

Rocksbox

Seed Round in 2014
Rocksbox, Inc. is a membership-based jewelry styling service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. The company offers a subscription platform that allows women to shop, rent, and swap designer jewelry. Members receive a curated selection of jewelry pieces on loan, with the flexibility to purchase or exchange items at any time. Rocksbox aims to transform the jewelry shopping experience by leveraging technology and data to provide products that resonate with its customers. The service focuses on making high-quality, designer jewelry accessible and allows users to discover new styles while enjoying the benefits of a rental model.

Yoka

Series C in 2013
Yoka is a Chinese online platform specializing in high-end fashion and lifestyle content, catering primarily to affluent consumers who seek premium brands and a superior quality of life. As a sub-brand of Trends Media Group, Yoka leverages a diverse array of media, including 17 published magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Esquire, to deliver a comprehensive fashion experience. The platform focuses on providing rich fashion information and services related to beauty and makeup, fostering a community where users can exchange ideas and insights on luxury living. Yoka's strategic partnerships with renowned media groups enhance its offerings, ensuring a blend of global trends with local relevance.

TechStyle Fashion Group

Series C in 2013
TechStyle Fashion Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer established in 2010, focused on providing access, quality, and style at exceptional value. The company combines advanced technology with contemporary fashion trends to create a unique shopping experience for millions of customers, including five million VIP members. With a portfolio that features well-known brands such as JustFab, Fabletics, ShoeDazzle, Savage X Fenty, and FabKids, TechStyle operates in several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The company emphasizes data-driven personalization and vertical integration to enhance consumer engagement and offer curated shopping options, enabling customers to make informed fashion choices.

Lamabang

Series A in 2013
Lamabang, a Chinese social network and ecommerce company. Lamabang targets women at four different stages in their journey to parenthood: pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. The original Lamabang website is a web portal with articles, forums, and a Weibo-style social network complete with a news feed. More than just parenting, topics range from fashion to healthcare to lifestyle.

TechStyle Fashion Group

Series B in 2012
TechStyle Fashion Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer established in 2010, focused on providing access, quality, and style at exceptional value. The company combines advanced technology with contemporary fashion trends to create a unique shopping experience for millions of customers, including five million VIP members. With a portfolio that features well-known brands such as JustFab, Fabletics, ShoeDazzle, Savage X Fenty, and FabKids, TechStyle operates in several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The company emphasizes data-driven personalization and vertical integration to enhance consumer engagement and offer curated shopping options, enabling customers to make informed fashion choices.

Polyvore

Series C in 2012
Polyvore is a shopping site and app where you can give and get styling ideas from one of the world's largest style community. Polyvore's global community has created over 150 million collage-like “sets” that are shared across the web. Polyvore disrupts the traditional e-commerce model by giving everyone everywhere a voice in shaping today's trends and influencing purchases. Polyvore's savvy community is ahead of the curve, predicting trends before they hit the mainstream. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Polyvore is funded by Benchmark Capital, Matrix Partners, DAG Ventures, Goldman Sachs and NV Investments (Vivi Nevo).

Liebo

Series A in 2012
Lie Bo is a Chinese designer e-commerce brand offering a variety of clothing products inculcated with emotion, movement, and color. Founded in November 2006 by young designers Dafeng and Xiaofeng, Lie Bo is an original creative force in China.

TechStyle Fashion Group

Series A in 2011
TechStyle Fashion Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer established in 2010, focused on providing access, quality, and style at exceptional value. The company combines advanced technology with contemporary fashion trends to create a unique shopping experience for millions of customers, including five million VIP members. With a portfolio that features well-known brands such as JustFab, Fabletics, ShoeDazzle, Savage X Fenty, and FabKids, TechStyle operates in several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The company emphasizes data-driven personalization and vertical integration to enhance consumer engagement and offer curated shopping options, enabling customers to make informed fashion choices.

ihush.com

Series B in 2011
Ihush is an online sales platform offering special sale items (less than 50% discount) from international fashion brands. It has been authorized by the appropriate channels. In Europe, it is a popular sales model where an online on-sale website is managed by a professional shopping website supported by numerous big brands and their products. Consumers can break the limitations of space and location, receiving special offer information and buying favorite items through the network platform. From the end of 2008 to now, this model has been demonstrating substantial growth in China. So far, it has collaborated with over 500 international brands and it provides costumes, bags and suitcases, home appliance, products for infants and mothers, beauty products, tourism packages, and more. The product information is updated at noon every day and the sale for each brand lasts 3 to 7 days.

Gilt Groupe

Series E in 2011
Gilt Groupe is an online retailer based in New York City that specializes in luxury goods, offering a wide range of products for men, women, and children. The company provides members access to a diverse selection of merchandise including fashion items such as clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as home decor, furniture, and unique experiences in select cities. For women, Gilt Groupe features handbags, jewelry, watches, health and beauty products, and maternity wear. For children, it offers toys, books, and various baby products. The platform aims to create an accessible shopping experience for luxury lifestyle brands, making it easier for consumers to explore and purchase high-end fashion and home goods. Founded in 2007, Gilt Groupe is a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company, as of February 2016.

Yoka

Series B in 2011
Yoka is a Chinese online platform specializing in high-end fashion and lifestyle content, catering primarily to affluent consumers who seek premium brands and a superior quality of life. As a sub-brand of Trends Media Group, Yoka leverages a diverse array of media, including 17 published magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Esquire, to deliver a comprehensive fashion experience. The platform focuses on providing rich fashion information and services related to beauty and makeup, fostering a community where users can exchange ideas and insights on luxury living. Yoka's strategic partnerships with renowned media groups enhance its offerings, ensuring a blend of global trends with local relevance.

Hers

Series A in 2011
Hers is an online shopping website for women. Hers builds an entry point between Taobao stores for women’s dresses and acts as an exchange platform for women buyers. By April 25, 2009, the simultaneous online users of Hers reached 10,000 with a peak of 10,546 people. There were also over 40,000 posts by users and over 5 million PV per day.

7GeGe

Series B in 2011
7GeGe is an online fashion retail brand that sells clothing, women's shoes, and accessories on a fashion e-commerce platform. They have several fashion labels, including IAIZO, OTHERMIX, OTHERCRAZY, leather, OTHERSIN, and MEYEEKA.

Quwan.com

Series B in 2010
Beijing Wanzhe Tianxia Network Technology Co. Ltd. is the owner of Quwan.com (趣玩网), a website focused on innovative products catering to lifestyles of people. Its products are categorized into 6 first levels, 23 second levels and 115 third levels. The six first levels include home furnishing, decorating, kitchen and bathroom, office, leisure, and fashion, which cover more than 100 brands. The original design brands exceed 50 in number. Commodities available online are over 5,000 stock keeping units and it is in constant expansion. In August 2010, Quwan.com completed the 2nd round of financing, which was invested by Trust Bridge Partners and Matrix Partners. In July 2011, fans of interactive marketing in Quwan Network reached 1 million. Quwan.com was founded in November 2008.

ihush.com

Series A in 2010
Ihush is an online sales platform offering special sale items (less than 50% discount) from international fashion brands. It has been authorized by the appropriate channels. In Europe, it is a popular sales model where an online on-sale website is managed by a professional shopping website supported by numerous big brands and their products. Consumers can break the limitations of space and location, receiving special offer information and buying favorite items through the network platform. From the end of 2008 to now, this model has been demonstrating substantial growth in China. So far, it has collaborated with over 500 international brands and it provides costumes, bags and suitcases, home appliance, products for infants and mothers, beauty products, tourism packages, and more. The product information is updated at noon every day and the sale for each brand lasts 3 to 7 days.

Gilt Groupe

Series B in 2010
Gilt Groupe is an online retailer based in New York City that specializes in luxury goods, offering a wide range of products for men, women, and children. The company provides members access to a diverse selection of merchandise including fashion items such as clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as home decor, furniture, and unique experiences in select cities. For women, Gilt Groupe features handbags, jewelry, watches, health and beauty products, and maternity wear. For children, it offers toys, books, and various baby products. The platform aims to create an accessible shopping experience for luxury lifestyle brands, making it easier for consumers to explore and purchase high-end fashion and home goods. Founded in 2007, Gilt Groupe is a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company, as of February 2016.

Bonanza

Venture Round in 2010
Bonanza, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of a diverse range of products, including antiques, clothing, collectibles, jewelry, and home goods. Founded in 2007 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company was initially known as Bonanzle before rebranding in 2010. Bonanza aims to simplify the process of starting an online business by removing the technical barriers typically associated with e-commerce. Its platform allows sellers to publish listings with a single click to major buyer channels at no upfront cost, only charging once sales are made. Additionally, Bonanza offers tools for creating high-quality product images and automatically generates webstores for sellers, enhancing their ability to reach repeat customers. The marketplace has received recognition for its user-friendly interface, having been voted as the best online marketplace for "Ease of Use" in multiple annual seller surveys. Bonanza's mission is to foster entrepreneurship by providing an accessible and efficient platform for sellers.

Quwan.com

Series A in 2009
Beijing Wanzhe Tianxia Network Technology Co. Ltd. is the owner of Quwan.com (趣玩网), a website focused on innovative products catering to lifestyles of people. Its products are categorized into 6 first levels, 23 second levels and 115 third levels. The six first levels include home furnishing, decorating, kitchen and bathroom, office, leisure, and fashion, which cover more than 100 brands. The original design brands exceed 50 in number. Commodities available online are over 5,000 stock keeping units and it is in constant expansion. In August 2010, Quwan.com completed the 2nd round of financing, which was invested by Trust Bridge Partners and Matrix Partners. In July 2011, fans of interactive marketing in Quwan Network reached 1 million. Quwan.com was founded in November 2008.

Polyvore

Series B in 2009
Polyvore is a shopping site and app where you can give and get styling ideas from one of the world's largest style community. Polyvore's global community has created over 150 million collage-like “sets” that are shared across the web. Polyvore disrupts the traditional e-commerce model by giving everyone everywhere a voice in shaping today's trends and influencing purchases. Polyvore's savvy community is ahead of the curve, predicting trends before they hit the mainstream. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Polyvore is funded by Benchmark Capital, Matrix Partners, DAG Ventures, Goldman Sachs and NV Investments (Vivi Nevo).

Gilt Groupe

Series B in 2009
Gilt Groupe is an online retailer based in New York City that specializes in luxury goods, offering a wide range of products for men, women, and children. The company provides members access to a diverse selection of merchandise including fashion items such as clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as home decor, furniture, and unique experiences in select cities. For women, Gilt Groupe features handbags, jewelry, watches, health and beauty products, and maternity wear. For children, it offers toys, books, and various baby products. The platform aims to create an accessible shopping experience for luxury lifestyle brands, making it easier for consumers to explore and purchase high-end fashion and home goods. Founded in 2007, Gilt Groupe is a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company, as of February 2016.

Gilt Groupe

Series A in 2007
Gilt Groupe is an online retailer based in New York City that specializes in luxury goods, offering a wide range of products for men, women, and children. The company provides members access to a diverse selection of merchandise including fashion items such as clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as home decor, furniture, and unique experiences in select cities. For women, Gilt Groupe features handbags, jewelry, watches, health and beauty products, and maternity wear. For children, it offers toys, books, and various baby products. The platform aims to create an accessible shopping experience for luxury lifestyle brands, making it easier for consumers to explore and purchase high-end fashion and home goods. Founded in 2007, Gilt Groupe is a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company, as of February 2016.
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