Matrix

Matrix Partners is a venture capital firm established in 1977, with offices in San Francisco, Cambridge, Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai, and Bangalore. The firm focuses on seed, early-stage, late-stage, and growth capital investments across various sectors, including software, communications, artificial intelligence, fintech, digital health, and clean technology. With a commitment to building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, Matrix Partners aims to support visionary founders in developing significant, industry-leading companies. The firm has a strong track record, having participated in hundreds of investments, with many of its portfolio companies achieving successful IPOs or profitable mergers and acquisitions. The team at Matrix Partners combines local insights with global expertise, comprising both former entrepreneurs and seasoned investors.

Ben Altshuler

Partner

Tim Barrows

Partner

Diana Kimball Berlin

Partner

Rahul Chaudhary

Venture Partner

Pranay Desai

Managing Director

Phyllis Doherty

Administrative Partner

Paul J. Ferri

Co-Founder

Jacob Jolis

Partner

Patrick Malatack

Partner

Harry Man

Partner

Kojo Osei

Partner

Kun Qian

Managing Director

Brian Ru

Venture Partner

Varun Singhal

Senior Associate

Dana Stalder

General Partner

David Su

Founding Managing Partner

Ilya Sukhar

General Partner

Sun Linghao

Managing Partner

Huadong Wang

Partner

Kevin Xiong

Partner

Michael Zuo

Partner

T.J. Parker

Partner

Past deals in Meeting Software

Accord

Series A in 2023
Accord is a customer-facing collaborative workspace, built for B2B sales. It’s as flexible as Sheets, structured for collaboration like Asana, but uniquely client-facing, so that buyers & sellers can stay on the same page. If you’re familiar with B2B sales, think “Mutual Evaluation Plans” with superpowers.

15Five

Series C in 2022
15Five, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based performance management platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, 15Five offers a suite of tools that includes employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and a comprehensive 360° performance review system. The platform facilitates weekly check-ins for performance feedback, enables users to set objectives through OKRs, and allows for the collection of insights via polls and custom reports. With nearly 2,000 businesses globally utilizing its services, 15Five’s solutions are designed to help organizations foster high-performing teams by promoting regular communication, celebrating achievements, and providing constructive feedback to guide employee development.

Logseq

Seed Round in 2022
Logseq is an open-source knowledge management tool that works on top of local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files and can be used to write, organize, and share thoughts, and keep to-do lists. There is no data lock-in, no proprietary formats, and users can use any tool to edit the same Markdown/Org-mode file at the same time. Logseq also includes a query system to assist users in gaining insights and developing their own workflow.

Bench3D

Angel Round in 2022
Bench3D is a developer of 3D modeling software that focuses on enhancing the product development process through improved collaboration. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that creates a shared working environment for engineers, designers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. This collaborative space allows users to exchange ideas, review CAD models, and make informed decisions, thereby streamlining workflows and facilitating efficient remote work. By bringing all stakeholders together around the same model, Bench3D aims to accelerate the development cycle and enhance productivity in design and engineering projects.

FeaturePeek

Seed Round in 2020
FeaturePeek Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2019. It specializes in an online feedback platform that enhances the front-end development process by enabling early and continuous user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) feedback. The platform automatically creates dedicated staging environments for each pull request, allowing team members to comment, annotate screenshots, and report bugs directly on the implementation. This collaborative approach streamlines communication among front-end developers, UX designers, and project managers, significantly shortening feedback loops throughout the product development cycle. By facilitating timely input from stakeholders, FeaturePeek helps teams avoid last-minute issues during the release process, improving overall project efficiency.

Guilded

Series A in 2020
Guilded, Inc. is a company that creates a chat platform specifically aimed at competitive gaming and esports, helping gamers stay organized and connected with their teams. Launched in 2016 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Guilded offers tools that streamline communication and collaboration among gaming groups. The platform features integrated event calendars, forums, and document creation, allowing users to manage events and organize servers effectively. By providing resources that facilitate team recruitment and strategy discussions, Guilded enhances the overall online gaming experience for players and teams alike.

15Five

Series B in 2019
15Five, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based performance management platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, 15Five offers a suite of tools that includes employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and a comprehensive 360° performance review system. The platform facilitates weekly check-ins for performance feedback, enables users to set objectives through OKRs, and allows for the collection of insights via polls and custom reports. With nearly 2,000 businesses globally utilizing its services, 15Five’s solutions are designed to help organizations foster high-performing teams by promoting regular communication, celebrating achievements, and providing constructive feedback to guide employee development.

Owl Labs

Series B in 2019
Owl Labs Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, founded in 2014, that specializes in immersive video conferencing technology. It develops and manufactures smart video conferencing cameras, including the Meeting Owl and Meeting Owl Pro, which feature 360-degree capabilities and are designed to enhance the meeting experience for teams. These cameras automatically focus on the speaker, providing a dynamic and engaging visual experience. Owl Labs products are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms such as Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting, making them versatile tools for remote communication. The company's innovative approach aims to improve collaboration and interaction in virtual meetings.

15Five

Series A in 2018
15Five, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based performance management platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, 15Five offers a suite of tools that includes employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and a comprehensive 360° performance review system. The platform facilitates weekly check-ins for performance feedback, enables users to set objectives through OKRs, and allows for the collection of insights via polls and custom reports. With nearly 2,000 businesses globally utilizing its services, 15Five’s solutions are designed to help organizations foster high-performing teams by promoting regular communication, celebrating achievements, and providing constructive feedback to guide employee development.

Meipian

Series B in 2018
Meipian is a Chinese social media tool for authors and editors to create and beautify images and posts. Anyone can include words, pictures, videos, music and even tabs for sub-pages. With Meipian, anyone can easily import pictures from the computer, edit the graphics and text, and support the free drag and drop sequence of the mouse. It is more suitable for long-length graphic creation scenes, to maker editing more efficient.

Namely

Series E in 2018
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform tailored for small and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including an employee database, payroll solutions, and benefits management, covering medical, dental, and life insurance, among others. Namely's platform also features tools for time-off tracking, reporting, and talent management, along with a mobile application and social news feeds to enhance employee engagement. By streamlining administration and compliance across various HR functions, Namely allows HR teams to concentrate on developing talent and improving the overall employee experience, catering to industries such as technology, professional services, and commerce worldwide.

Slab

Seed Round in 2018
Slab, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops and operates a cloud-based knowledge platform designed to facilitate document collaboration and information sharing within teams. Founded in 2017, Slab provides a user-friendly editor and robust search capabilities, allowing employees to easily access and manage internal knowledge. The platform supports various integrations, including popular tools like Slack, GitHub, and G Suite, enhancing its utility in the modern workplace. By creating a centralized information hub, Slab enables organizations to improve their collective learning and documentation processes, thereby unlocking the full potential of their teams.

Meipian

Series A in 2017
Meipian is a Chinese social media tool for authors and editors to create and beautify images and posts. Anyone can include words, pictures, videos, music and even tabs for sub-pages. With Meipian, anyone can easily import pictures from the computer, edit the graphics and text, and support the free drag and drop sequence of the mouse. It is more suitable for long-length graphic creation scenes, to maker editing more efficient.

Owl Labs

Series A in 2017
Owl Labs Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, founded in 2014, that specializes in immersive video conferencing technology. It develops and manufactures smart video conferencing cameras, including the Meeting Owl and Meeting Owl Pro, which feature 360-degree capabilities and are designed to enhance the meeting experience for teams. These cameras automatically focus on the speaker, providing a dynamic and engaging visual experience. Owl Labs products are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms such as Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting, making them versatile tools for remote communication. The company's innovative approach aims to improve collaboration and interaction in virtual meetings.

Namely

Series D in 2017
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform tailored for small and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including an employee database, payroll solutions, and benefits management, covering medical, dental, and life insurance, among others. Namely's platform also features tools for time-off tracking, reporting, and talent management, along with a mobile application and social news feeds to enhance employee engagement. By streamlining administration and compliance across various HR functions, Namely allows HR teams to concentrate on developing talent and improving the overall employee experience, catering to industries such as technology, professional services, and commerce worldwide.

Joy

Seed Round in 2016
Joy Life, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a comprehensive wedding planning portal and application designed to assist users from engagement through to their honeymoon. Founded in 2014, Joy's platform provides tools for organizing wedding details, including customizable checklists, wedding websites, and mobile applications. Users can manage guest lists, send digital or printed invitations, track RSVPs, and link gift registries. The application also fosters interaction among wedding guests by allowing photo sharing and comments on a private timeline. Additionally, Joy offers features for sending custom notifications and messages, enabling a seamless planning experience for couples and their wedding parties.

Meiyou

Series E in 2016
Xiamen Meiyou Information Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Xiamen, China, specializes in developing the Meiyou mobile application, which is tailored to assist women in tracking their menstrual cycles. The application offers features such as menstrual period prediction, health analysis, and personalized advice, as well as a pregnancy mode. In addition to its core functionalities, Meiyou provides customized services related to beauty, fitness, and overall wellness. The app also includes a feature called "Her Circle," which serves as a communication platform for women to share experiences and support each other. As of now, Meiyou has an estimated user base of 20 million, reflecting its significant impact in the realm of women's health technology.

Namely

Venture Round in 2016
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform tailored for small and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including an employee database, payroll solutions, and benefits management, covering medical, dental, and life insurance, among others. Namely's platform also features tools for time-off tracking, reporting, and talent management, along with a mobile application and social news feeds to enhance employee engagement. By streamlining administration and compliance across various HR functions, Namely allows HR teams to concentrate on developing talent and improving the overall employee experience, catering to industries such as technology, professional services, and commerce worldwide.

Meiyou

Series D in 2015
Xiamen Meiyou Information Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Xiamen, China, specializes in developing the Meiyou mobile application, which is tailored to assist women in tracking their menstrual cycles. The application offers features such as menstrual period prediction, health analysis, and personalized advice, as well as a pregnancy mode. In addition to its core functionalities, Meiyou provides customized services related to beauty, fitness, and overall wellness. The app also includes a feature called "Her Circle," which serves as a communication platform for women to share experiences and support each other. As of now, Meiyou has an estimated user base of 20 million, reflecting its significant impact in the realm of women's health technology.

Canva

Series A in 2015
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider that offers an online platform enabling users to create presentations, social media graphics, and other visual content. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop design tool, along with a vast library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, shapes, and fonts. Canva's products include web-based applications and an iPad version, as well as a plug-in called Canva Button that allows third-party websites to integrate design capabilities for their users. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Canva serves a global audience including photographers, illustrators, and designers, and also provides support services to enhance user experience.

HotelGG

Series B in 2015
HotelGG group is now running following 3 products in China, to build largest event data platform; 1.) www.HotelGG.com, a venue-search and booking platform across Asia 2.) www.MeetingBest.com, a SaaS product helping large corporations transform their event mgmt model into digital 3.) www.BagEvent.com, a SaaS product helping meeting organizers/planners save unnecessary effort by 50% with new technology.

Koding

Series B in 2015
Koding is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in providing instant developer collaboration through its platform. It facilitates the setup of identical development environments for teams, eliminating issues related to local setups and sandbox environments. By enabling remote pair programming and integrated chat features, Koding enhances productivity and reduces costs associated with hiring, as it allows teams to collaborate efficiently without delays. The platform also includes a robust developer community where users can share ideas, seek answers to their questions, and learn from one another. Koding's tools streamline the development process, allowing teams to focus on their production DevOps and improve overall collaboration.

Namely

Series C in 2015
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform tailored for small and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including an employee database, payroll solutions, and benefits management, covering medical, dental, and life insurance, among others. Namely's platform also features tools for time-off tracking, reporting, and talent management, along with a mobile application and social news feeds to enhance employee engagement. By streamlining administration and compliance across various HR functions, Namely allows HR teams to concentrate on developing talent and improving the overall employee experience, catering to industries such as technology, professional services, and commerce worldwide.

Canva

Series A in 2015
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider that offers an online platform enabling users to create presentations, social media graphics, and other visual content. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop design tool, along with a vast library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, shapes, and fonts. Canva's products include web-based applications and an iPad version, as well as a plug-in called Canva Button that allows third-party websites to integrate design capabilities for their users. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Canva serves a global audience including photographers, illustrators, and designers, and also provides support services to enhance user experience.

Namely

Venture Round in 2015
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform tailored for small and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including an employee database, payroll solutions, and benefits management, covering medical, dental, and life insurance, among others. Namely's platform also features tools for time-off tracking, reporting, and talent management, along with a mobile application and social news feeds to enhance employee engagement. By streamlining administration and compliance across various HR functions, Namely allows HR teams to concentrate on developing talent and improving the overall employee experience, catering to industries such as technology, professional services, and commerce worldwide.

Namely

Series B in 2014
Namely, Inc. operates an online human resource software platform tailored for small and mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including an employee database, payroll solutions, and benefits management, covering medical, dental, and life insurance, among others. Namely's platform also features tools for time-off tracking, reporting, and talent management, along with a mobile application and social news feeds to enhance employee engagement. By streamlining administration and compliance across various HR functions, Namely allows HR teams to concentrate on developing talent and improving the overall employee experience, catering to industries such as technology, professional services, and commerce worldwide.

15Five

Seed Round in 2014
15Five, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based performance management platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, 15Five offers a suite of tools that includes employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and a comprehensive 360° performance review system. The platform facilitates weekly check-ins for performance feedback, enables users to set objectives through OKRs, and allows for the collection of insights via polls and custom reports. With nearly 2,000 businesses globally utilizing its services, 15Five’s solutions are designed to help organizations foster high-performing teams by promoting regular communication, celebrating achievements, and providing constructive feedback to guide employee development.

Canva

Seed Round in 2014
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider that offers an online platform enabling users to create presentations, social media graphics, and other visual content. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop design tool, along with a vast library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, shapes, and fonts. Canva's products include web-based applications and an iPad version, as well as a plug-in called Canva Button that allows third-party websites to integrate design capabilities for their users. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Canva serves a global audience including photographers, illustrators, and designers, and also provides support services to enhance user experience.

Meiyou

Series C in 2014
Xiamen Meiyou Information Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Xiamen, China, specializes in developing the Meiyou mobile application, which is tailored to assist women in tracking their menstrual cycles. The application offers features such as menstrual period prediction, health analysis, and personalized advice, as well as a pregnancy mode. In addition to its core functionalities, Meiyou provides customized services related to beauty, fitness, and overall wellness. The app also includes a feature called "Her Circle," which serves as a communication platform for women to share experiences and support each other. As of now, Meiyou has an estimated user base of 20 million, reflecting its significant impact in the realm of women's health technology.

Meiyou

Series B in 2014
Xiamen Meiyou Information Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Xiamen, China, specializes in developing the Meiyou mobile application, which is tailored to assist women in tracking their menstrual cycles. The application offers features such as menstrual period prediction, health analysis, and personalized advice, as well as a pregnancy mode. In addition to its core functionalities, Meiyou provides customized services related to beauty, fitness, and overall wellness. The app also includes a feature called "Her Circle," which serves as a communication platform for women to share experiences and support each other. As of now, Meiyou has an estimated user base of 20 million, reflecting its significant impact in the realm of women's health technology.

Momo

Series C in 2013
Momo is a free location-based services instant messaging application that enables smartphone users to chat with people nearby. It allows users to connect with others in the same location and share free texts, audio notes, and photographs over the internet. The app helps users find like-minded people around them anywhere and anytime. Since its launch in August, 2011, Momo has since registered 80 million users after two years and three months. The number of daily active users is 13 million and the number of monthly active users is 39 million. An average of 500 million messages are generated daily during one-on-one conversations or group chatting.

HotelGG

Seed Round in 2013
HotelGG group is now running following 3 products in China, to build largest event data platform; 1.) www.HotelGG.com, a venue-search and booking platform across Asia 2.) www.MeetingBest.com, a SaaS product helping large corporations transform their event mgmt model into digital 3.) www.BagEvent.com, a SaaS product helping meeting organizers/planners save unnecessary effort by 50% with new technology.

Mitro

Seed Round in 2013
Mitro is a developer of software designed to securely store and manage users' login credentials for various websites. The platform not only saves passwords, allowing for automatic logins, but also facilitates account sharing among colleagues and roommates. This functionality enhances convenience and collaboration by enabling users to easily share access to accounts while maintaining security. Mitro aims to streamline the login process and improve the management of online accounts for individuals and teams.

Canva

Seed Round in 2013
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider that offers an online platform enabling users to create presentations, social media graphics, and other visual content. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop design tool, along with a vast library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, shapes, and fonts. Canva's products include web-based applications and an iPad version, as well as a plug-in called Canva Button that allows third-party websites to integrate design capabilities for their users. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Canva serves a global audience including photographers, illustrators, and designers, and also provides support services to enhance user experience.

Pencil Labs

Venture Round in 2013
Pencil Labs is a startup in Boston that created Wyth. Wyth is a calendar + messaging app that helps you make plans, naturally. Use Wyth on your iPhone to message anyone and Wyth will intuitively suggest the dates, times, and places that work for the people you want to see. Wyth gets you, and gets smarter the more you use it.

Koding

Series B in 2012
Koding is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in providing instant developer collaboration through its platform. It facilitates the setup of identical development environments for teams, eliminating issues related to local setups and sandbox environments. By enabling remote pair programming and integrated chat features, Koding enhances productivity and reduces costs associated with hiring, as it allows teams to collaborate efficiently without delays. The platform also includes a robust developer community where users can share ideas, seek answers to their questions, and learn from one another. Koding's tools streamline the development process, allowing teams to focus on their production DevOps and improve overall collaboration.

Zendesk

Series D in 2012
Zendesk is a customer service platform that offers cloud-based software designed to enhance customer relationships and streamline communication for organizations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zendesk provides tools that enable businesses to improve customer engagement and gain better insights into their clientele. Its solutions unify customer communication across various channels, including self-service, phone, chat, messaging, and email, allowing organizations to deliver consistent and efficient service. With a user-friendly interface and easy implementation, Zendesk supports over 150,000 customers across diverse industries and in more than 30 languages, helping them to innovate and scale effectively.

Momo

Series B in 2012
Momo is a free location-based services instant messaging application that enables smartphone users to chat with people nearby. It allows users to connect with others in the same location and share free texts, audio notes, and photographs over the internet. The app helps users find like-minded people around them anywhere and anytime. Since its launch in August, 2011, Momo has since registered 80 million users after two years and three months. The number of daily active users is 13 million and the number of monthly active users is 39 million. An average of 500 million messages are generated daily during one-on-one conversations or group chatting.

Momo

Series A in 2011
Momo is a free location-based services instant messaging application that enables smartphone users to chat with people nearby. It allows users to connect with others in the same location and share free texts, audio notes, and photographs over the internet. The app helps users find like-minded people around them anywhere and anytime. Since its launch in August, 2011, Momo has since registered 80 million users after two years and three months. The number of daily active users is 13 million and the number of monthly active users is 39 million. An average of 500 million messages are generated daily during one-on-one conversations or group chatting.

Zendesk

Series C in 2010
Zendesk is a customer service platform that offers cloud-based software designed to enhance customer relationships and streamline communication for organizations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zendesk provides tools that enable businesses to improve customer engagement and gain better insights into their clientele. Its solutions unify customer communication across various channels, including self-service, phone, chat, messaging, and email, allowing organizations to deliver consistent and efficient service. With a user-friendly interface and easy implementation, Zendesk supports over 150,000 customers across diverse industries and in more than 30 languages, helping them to innovate and scale effectively.

Digium

Series A in 2006
Digium® is the innovative force behind Asterisk®, the world's most widely used open source telephony platform. In addition, Digium develops the software, hardware, and other components you'll need to create a unified communications solution for a small or medium business.

Consera Software

Series A in 2003
Consera Software offers server management solutions that manages complex information technology infrastructures. Consera Software was founded in 2002 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

eRoom Technology

Private Equity Round in 2000
eRoom Technology provides internet-based software applications and services that enable organizations to collaborate with their enterprises of employees, customers, suppliers, and other partners. The company’s software is used for a variety of projects, including designing and developing products, bringing new products to the market, establishing and coordinating activities across the supply chain, coordinating sales and support efforts, and managing consulting engagements from proposals through completion. eRoom Technology was founded in 1996 and is headquartered at Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
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