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 Manufacturing
FLUX Information Technology
Venture Round in 2024
FLUX Information Technology specializes in providing warehouse management and supply chain software solutions. The company focuses on research and development as well as the implementation of advanced warehouse management systems aimed at enhancing warehousing efficiency and improving inventory accuracy. Additionally, FLUX has developed a cloud-based logistics management platform that streamlines cross-border trade by creating a comprehensive information pipeline for trade processes. This platform supports various industries, including e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing, by facilitating seamless operations among stakeholders and promoting cost-effective logistics management. Through its innovative solutions, FLUX Information Technology aims to optimize supply chain processes and enhance operational efficiency for its customers.
Semitech
Series C in 2023
Semitech is an intelligent manufacturing system supplier focused on providing integrated manufacturing solutions for high-tech industries.
Alioth
Series A in 2022
Elios focusing on the development and application of pharmaceutical process technology and related products. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality separation and purification solutions that comply with domestic and international regulations to pharmaceutical companies. In order to meet GMP requirements, Elios established its own production bases in Lingang, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. It has process development labs, verification labs, and filtration product R&D centers, as well as a research and development team led by membrane technology scientists to better safeguard supply chain security.
Didao Microelectronics
Series A in 2022
Shenzhen Didao Microelectronics Technology is a company specializing in the research, production, and sales of electronic special materials, primarily for the semiconductor and flat panel display industries. The firm develops and manufactures products such as semiconductor cleaning agents and various types of photoresists, which are essential for lithography processes in integrated circuits and flat panel displays. With backing from venture capital, Didao Microelectronics aims to advance the technology and application of its specialized materials, contributing to the growth and innovation in the electronic manufacturing sector.
Dessmann
Series D in 2022
Dessmann is a digital fingerprint biometric door lock supplier with head office in Stuttgart (Germany) and production unit in Hangzhou (China) and production unit in Hangzhou (China) .At Dessmann, They are committed to offering full security products and services to our customers. As a global company with offices and facilities around the world, they currently offer their digital locks in Indonesia, Singapore, China, Europe and Latin America. They will also offer their digital locks in Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand in the near future. Their full biometric research and development centre allows us to innovate and bring new technologies and functionalities to their customers on a regular basis.
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.
Vomma
Seed Round in 2022
Vomma specializes in developing advanced light-field camera systems that utilize computational imaging technology to capture multi-dimensional light information instantaneously. Their innovative system features both single-shot and rapid three-dimensional modeling capabilities, employing micro- and nano-precision with millisecond calculation and passive measurement techniques. The camera is designed with hundreds of thousands of micro sensors, meticulously arranged to address challenges in detecting defects in transparent and thin materials, such as LCD and OLED screens, as well as micro metal wires like bonding wires. With independent intellectual property rights, Vomma is positioned at the forefront of this industrial technology, catering to the needs of various sectors requiring high-precision imaging solutions.
Mashgin
Series B in 2022
Mashgin Inc. specializes in manufacturing intelligent kiosks that facilitate self-checkout at various retail environments, including cafés, convenience stores, and specialty shops. Founded in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, the company utilizes advanced computer vision and deep learning technologies to streamline the checkout process. Its kiosks can recognize and process multiple items simultaneously, allowing customers to scan products based on their visual features such as color, shape, and size. This innovative system can be deployed quickly and at a lower cost compared to other self-checkout solutions. Currently, Mashgin's technology is in use at hundreds of locations, serving tens of thousands of customers daily.
Speedbot
Venture Round in 2022
SpeedBot develops advanced vision-guided intelligent robots designed for intelligent production lines and smart factories. The company specializes in integrating 3D visual perception with flexible robotic control, enabling robots to navigate and operate effectively in complex environments. By creating systems that empower robots with intelligent vision capabilities, SpeedBot facilitates high precision and speed in tasks such as identifying, moving, measuring, and manipulating objects. Their solutions are particularly applicable in logistics, intelligent manufacturing, and retail, offering low-cost and efficient 3D visual algorithms alongside comprehensive software and hardware integration. Through these innovations, SpeedBot aims to enhance operational efficiency in various challenging application scenarios.
Dessmann
Series C in 2021
Dessmann is a digital fingerprint biometric door lock supplier with head office in Stuttgart (Germany) and production unit in Hangzhou (China) and production unit in Hangzhou (China) .At Dessmann, They are committed to offering full security products and services to our customers. As a global company with offices and facilities around the world, they currently offer their digital locks in Indonesia, Singapore, China, Europe and Latin America. They will also offer their digital locks in Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand in the near future. Their full biometric research and development centre allows us to innovate and bring new technologies and functionalities to their customers on a regular basis.
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.
Huicang Technology
Series A in 2021
Based on the core technology of high-speed three-dimensional warehousing automation, Huicang Technology focuses on two innovative product lines of standardized and modular high-speed three-dimensional storage and sorting. The company was co-founded by two American professors in the field of robotics and real-time control. The core team has gathered elites in logistics equipment, warehousing operations and other industries, with strong independent research and development strength and perfect production and implementation capabilities. Huicang products are widely used in manufacturing, distribution and terminals. With the outstanding advantages of "saving people and land, and taking both measures", it can save more than 70% of labor and land occupation. Huicang products have the remarkable characteristics of rapid implementation and flexible relocation, and provide customers with warehouse automation solutions with high input-output ratio and high flexibility.
Ambilight
Series B in 2021
Ambilight focuses on smart and flexible thin-film innovation and manufacturing. The company has multiple international leading technologies, ranging from material synthesis, manufacturing to product design. Two innovation centers, located in Shenzhen and the US, are working strategically with multiple Fortune Global 500 companies.
Snapmaker
Series A in 2021
Snapmaker is dedicated to providing an integrated platform empowering everyone to create things with ease that just wasn’t there before.
JLSemi
Series B in 2020
JLSemi is a manufacturing company that specializes in and excels in high-speed Analog, advanced DSP, and mixed-signal designs. It is pushing the boundary of Ethernet technology. With innovations in silicon architecture and design coupled with advanced process nodes, its products deliver industry-leading performance in range, resilience, and power consumption.
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.
Peijia Medical
Series C in 2019
“Peijia Medical” was established in early 2012, by returned oversea Chinese expert in professional medical device industry, providing R&D and production of interventional medical products. The company with register capital of RMB¥30 million is located in Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou city of Jiangsu Province. The city of Suzhou is famously named as "earthly paradise in China" and the Industrial Park beside Jinji Lake is called as “new paradise of venture capital investment”. The company covers an area of about 10000 sqm, within which laboratory and controlled environment room taking about 1800 sqm. The company has state of the art interior design with western high tech modern style infused with Suzhou oriental garden style. The office building, laboratory, and controlled environment production rooms are fully put into operation now.
Yesmro
Series A in 2019
Yesmro, also known as Yimai Gongpin, is a retail company focused on supplying automation parts and industrial supplies to small and medium-sized enterprises. The company offers an extensive range of products, including electrical accessories, wires and cables, and industrial control components, catering specifically to the needs of businesses involved in technological development. By leveraging technology and data-driven approaches, Yesmro aims to deliver affordable and convenient solutions, enabling small enterprises to easily access the industrial products they require for their operations. The company's commitment to providing long-tail services ensures that even niche market needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.
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.
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.
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.
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.
XGimi
Corporate Round in 2018
XGimi is a Chinese company based in Chengdu that specializes in the design and manufacture of multi-functional projectors and laser TVs. Founded in 2012, XGimi focuses on creating high-performance, high-definition projectors that incorporate an Android operating system and offer three-dimensional viewing capabilities. The company aims to provide affordable giant-screen projection solutions to consumers worldwide, emphasizing innovation and quality in its product offerings.
Cobot
Series B in 2017
Wuhan Cobot Technology is a Chinese company specializing in intelligent robot manipulation systems. It provides solutions tailored for various industries, including electronics, food, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals, to facilitate the development of industrial robots. The company's product offerings include an unsorted grasping system, a force-controlled polishing system, and a drag teaching system. These innovations are designed to help businesses reduce operational costs and simplify the integration of robotic technology within their operations.
Mashgin
Series A in 2017
Mashgin Inc. specializes in manufacturing intelligent kiosks that facilitate self-checkout at various retail environments, including cafés, convenience stores, and specialty shops. Founded in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, the company utilizes advanced computer vision and deep learning technologies to streamline the checkout process. Its kiosks can recognize and process multiple items simultaneously, allowing customers to scan products based on their visual features such as color, shape, and size. This innovative system can be deployed quickly and at a lower cost compared to other self-checkout solutions. Currently, Mashgin's technology is in use at hundreds of locations, serving tens of thousands of customers daily.
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.
Cobot
Series A in 2017
Wuhan Cobot Technology is a Chinese company specializing in intelligent robot manipulation systems. It provides solutions tailored for various industries, including electronics, food, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals, to facilitate the development of industrial robots. The company's product offerings include an unsorted grasping system, a force-controlled polishing system, and a drag teaching system. These innovations are designed to help businesses reduce operational costs and simplify the integration of robotic technology within their operations.
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.
Peijia Medical
Series A in 2016
“Peijia Medical” was established in early 2012, by returned oversea Chinese expert in professional medical device industry, providing R&D and production of interventional medical products. The company with register capital of RMB¥30 million is located in Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou city of Jiangsu Province. The city of Suzhou is famously named as "earthly paradise in China" and the Industrial Park beside Jinji Lake is called as “new paradise of venture capital investment”. The company covers an area of about 10000 sqm, within which laboratory and controlled environment room taking about 1800 sqm. The company has state of the art interior design with western high tech modern style infused with Suzhou oriental garden style. The office building, laboratory, and controlled environment production rooms are fully put into operation now.
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.
Qualtré
Series C in 2014
Qualtré, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensors, catering to various markets such as industrial, mobile, consumer, and automotive sectors. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company specializes in creating both analog and digital output three-axis angular rate sensor/gyroscope and single-axis MEMS gyroscopes. Its products serve diverse applications, including consumer electronics, navigation, platform stabilization, health and fitness monitoring, automotive systems, gaming, and indoor location services. Qualtré is focused on advancing its proprietary multi-axis bulk acoustic wave (BAW) MEMS gyroscope technology, which aims to deliver high performance at a competitive cost while ensuring environmental resilience. The company's intellectual property portfolio includes numerous patents related to product architecture and manufacturing processes. With a management team experienced in MEMS and semiconductor technologies, Qualtré has built a strong engineering team skilled in various aspects of MEMS product development, positioning itself strategically in an area rich in engineering talent.
Reach Surgical
Venture Round in 2013
Reach Surgical is a manufacturer of surgical instruments and medical equipment, established in 2005 as a foreign-owned enterprise in China. The company focuses on integrating research and development with production and sales, offering advanced solutions for minimally invasive surgeries. Its product range includes open series staplers and endoscopic staplers designed for thoracic and general surgery procedures. All products have received approvals from the US FDA and the EU CE, ensuring compliance with high industry standards. Reach Surgical operates three research and development centers located in Cincinnati, USA, and in Beijing and Shanghai, China, underscoring its commitment to innovation and improving surgical operation efficiency for clinical surgeons worldwide.
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.
Qualtré
Series B in 2010
Qualtré, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensors, catering to various markets such as industrial, mobile, consumer, and automotive sectors. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company specializes in creating both analog and digital output three-axis angular rate sensor/gyroscope and single-axis MEMS gyroscopes. Its products serve diverse applications, including consumer electronics, navigation, platform stabilization, health and fitness monitoring, automotive systems, gaming, and indoor location services. Qualtré is focused on advancing its proprietary multi-axis bulk acoustic wave (BAW) MEMS gyroscope technology, which aims to deliver high performance at a competitive cost while ensuring environmental resilience. The company's intellectual property portfolio includes numerous patents related to product architecture and manufacturing processes. With a management team experienced in MEMS and semiconductor technologies, Qualtré has built a strong engineering team skilled in various aspects of MEMS product development, positioning itself strategically in an area rich in engineering talent.
Qualtré
Series A in 2008
Qualtré, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensors, catering to various markets such as industrial, mobile, consumer, and automotive sectors. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company specializes in creating both analog and digital output three-axis angular rate sensor/gyroscope and single-axis MEMS gyroscopes. Its products serve diverse applications, including consumer electronics, navigation, platform stabilization, health and fitness monitoring, automotive systems, gaming, and indoor location services. Qualtré is focused on advancing its proprietary multi-axis bulk acoustic wave (BAW) MEMS gyroscope technology, which aims to deliver high performance at a competitive cost while ensuring environmental resilience. The company's intellectual property portfolio includes numerous patents related to product architecture and manufacturing processes. With a management team experienced in MEMS and semiconductor technologies, Qualtré has built a strong engineering team skilled in various aspects of MEMS product development, positioning itself strategically in an area rich in engineering talent.
OATSystems
Series A in 2005
OATSystems, Inc. is a leader in radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions, known for its pioneering role in the development and implementation of RFID technology. The company provides software that enhances operational efficiency and competitive advantage for businesses across various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods, electronics, manufacturing, life sciences, and aerospace. OATSystems specializes in automating and error-proofing plant floor operations, integrating real-time visibility with enterprise resource planning and warehouse management systems. With over 50 multinational clients, OAT has established itself through significant deployments and innovative enterprise-wide solutions. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Austin, Chicago, London, and Bangalore.
OATSystems
Series A in 2003
OATSystems, Inc. is a leader in radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions, known for its pioneering role in the development and implementation of RFID technology. The company provides software that enhances operational efficiency and competitive advantage for businesses across various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods, electronics, manufacturing, life sciences, and aerospace. OATSystems specializes in automating and error-proofing plant floor operations, integrating real-time visibility with enterprise resource planning and warehouse management systems. With over 50 multinational clients, OAT has established itself through significant deployments and innovative enterprise-wide solutions. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Austin, Chicago, London, and Bangalore.
Grand Junction Networks
Series B in 1994
Grand Junction Networks designs and manufactures high-speed LANs for workgroups. Its solutions are designed to connect server farms or power workgroups with fiber-optic backbones. Grand Junction Networks was founded in 1992 and is based in Fremont, California.
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