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 Mobile

Chalo

Venture Round in 2022
Chalo is a technology-driven platform that provides live bus tracking and contactless payment services to enhance public transportation for its users. The app allows riders to track buses in real time, informing them of arrival times at their respective stops, thereby eliminating the need to wait at bus stops. Chalo utilizes a proprietary algorithm to calculate live arrival times, improving the overall travel experience. Additionally, the platform offers an NFC-enabled touch-to-pay card, allowing users to store funds for seamless payments. This combination of features aims to make urban commuting more efficient and affordable.

Waldo

Series A in 2022
Waldo.io is your mobile QA process in one tool. We create software to help iOS and Android mobile application teams deliver mobile UX perfection. The Waldo cloud service removes UX doubt, disconnects, and delays from the software delivery process so you can ensure users get the UX you intended…every release, every device, every time. With Waldo.io, you can create, test, and visualize all your user flows in one place. We’re headquartered in Brooklyn, NY with a second development office in Paris, France.

INMO Glass

Seed Round in 2021
INMO Glass are Foldable, monocular Augmented Reality (AR) glasses.

MoEngage

Series C in 2021
MoEngage, Inc. is a customer engagement and analytics platform that focuses on enhancing customer retention and lifetime value for businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, MoEngage offers cloud-based marketing services that enable companies to execute campaigns across multiple channels, including in-app messaging, web, and SMS. Its platform utilizes machine learning to optimize customer interactions, providing tools for user intelligence, push notifications, in-app recommendations, and email communications, all accessible through a single dashboard. The company serves various industries, including e-commerce, telecommunications, travel and hospitality, and banking and finance. MoEngage also has a strategic partnership with Vidora, Inc., and maintains additional offices in several international locations, including Bengaluru, Singapore, London, Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Berlin.

Moody

Series A in 2020
Moody is a developer of disposable colored contact lenses brand. The company's products are well branded and packaged, as well as hygienic for users, enabling consumers to purchase quality color contact lens products.

PayRange

Convertible Note in 2018
PayRange Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile payment solutions for automated retail, particularly in vending machines, laundries, and amusement devices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, PayRange offers a device called BluKey, which can be easily installed in machines to enable mobile payment via Bluetooth. The installation process requires no tools and can be completed in under a minute, making it accessible for operators. The system consists of low-cost hardware, a free mobile application, and back-end services that facilitate seamless payment processing. Designed to simplify transactions for consumers, the PayRange platform allows users to make payments using their smartphones while ensuring that credit card processing is managed by a PCI compliant provider.

Shanxiuxia

Series B in 2018
Shanxiuxia is an O2O (Online to Offline) smartphone repair service startup that provides users with standard and reliable on-site smartphone repair services as well as smartphone recycling, smartphone trade-in, software maintenance, and so on. Users can place orders online with a description of their problems via its app or WeChat Official Account, and then it assigns engineers according to the position to offer users high efficiency on-site services. Founded in 2015 in Hangzhou, Shanxiuxia has grown to become one of the largest smartphone onsite service platforms, with annual sales reaching nearly RMB300 million (USD 45 million), and covering 20 cities nationwide.

Teddy Mobile

Series C in 2018
Beijing Teddy Mobile Technology Co., Ltd. develops a smartphone application that helps to identify caller identity based on big data capabilities. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Beijing, China.

Teddy Mobile

Series B in 2017
Beijing Teddy Mobile Technology Co., Ltd. develops a smartphone application that helps to identify caller identity based on big data capabilities. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Beijing, China.

PayRange

Venture Round in 2017
PayRange Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile payment solutions for automated retail, particularly in vending machines, laundries, and amusement devices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, PayRange offers a device called BluKey, which can be easily installed in machines to enable mobile payment via Bluetooth. The installation process requires no tools and can be completed in under a minute, making it accessible for operators. The system consists of low-cost hardware, a free mobile application, and back-end services that facilitate seamless payment processing. Designed to simplify transactions for consumers, the PayRange platform allows users to make payments using their smartphones while ensuring that credit card processing is managed by a PCI compliant provider.

Shanxiuxia

Series B in 2017
Shanxiuxia is an O2O (Online to Offline) smartphone repair service startup that provides users with standard and reliable on-site smartphone repair services as well as smartphone recycling, smartphone trade-in, software maintenance, and so on. Users can place orders online with a description of their problems via its app or WeChat Official Account, and then it assigns engineers according to the position to offer users high efficiency on-site services. Founded in 2015 in Hangzhou, Shanxiuxia has grown to become one of the largest smartphone onsite service platforms, with annual sales reaching nearly RMB300 million (USD 45 million), and covering 20 cities nationwide.

DocTalk

Seed Round in 2017
DocTalk Solutions India Private Limited develops and offers a mobile application that enables patients to communicate with their doctors. The company's application enables users to chat with their doctor, save medical reports, and get prescriptions. DocTalk Solutions India Private Limited was founded in 2016 and is based in Mumbai, India.

Mswipe

Series D in 2017
Mswipe Technologies Pvt Ltd is an independent mobile point-of-sale (POS) merchant acquirer based in Mumbai, India, with additional offices in several major cities. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on providing card payment processing solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With estimates of 12-15 million SMEs in India, Mswipe aims to bridge the gap between these businesses and mainstream financial services through its innovative mobile POS technology. This technology allows merchants to accept debit and credit card payments using smartphones, tablets, and computers, thereby enhancing their access to digital commerce. Mswipe is dedicated to creating a comprehensive financial services platform that supports the growing merchant community across India, addressing the current limitation where fewer than 500,000 SMEs have POS systems.

LiveMe

Series A in 2017
Live.me is a live broadcasting app that lets you discover new content, find cool people, build a community, and earn cash rewards.

Easemob

Series C in 2017
EaseMob Technologies is a PaaS-based platform that allows developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services to their apps by providing open API and SDK packages. It offers full support for Android, iOS, and web platforms. Easemob Technologies was founded by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma in 2013 and is based in Beijing, China.

Dailyhunt

Series D in 2016
DailyHunt develops a mobile application software that gives updates on trending topics. It offers online news, books, and magazines. DailyHunt serves customers in India. Virendra Gupta founded it in 2007, with its headquarters in Bangalore in India.

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.

Benditoutiao

Series A in 2016
Developer and operator of a mobile news application. The company's news application combines data mining and manual investigation of small cities and towns across the countries, report local news and discover attraction for each city and town, provider users with a variety of information for local life.

Juzi Entertainment

Series B in 2016
Beijing Juzi Culture Media Co., Ltd. is a company based in Beijing, China, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at young audiences. The company's primary focus is on providing information related to entertainment, film and television, fashion, makeup, and lifestyle. Its applications are designed to deliver news and updates in these areas, allowing users to stay informed about current trends and cultural happenings. Through its offerings, Juzi Entertainment connects users with a diverse range of content, enhancing their engagement with the entertainment and fashion industries.

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.

TinyOwl

Series C in 2015
TinyOwl develops location-based mobile application for ordering food. The company provides an Android application that enables users to find restaurants and order food. Its application can detect the user location and show restaurants in their vicinity.

Aquto

Series B in 2015
Aquto Corp is a Boston-based company that provides applications aimed at enhancing consumer access to mobile Internet. Founded in 2012, Aquto offers Kickbit, an application that rewards users with mobile data for engaging in tasks such as watching videos, taking surveys, and shopping. Additionally, the company operates MoVE, a mobile value exchange platform that allows advertisers and developers to reward users with mobile Internet for interacting with ads and offers. Aquto's cloud-based sponsored data platform enables mobile operators to monetize data connectivity, facilitating a system where data acts as a currency to improve user engagement with marketers. By leveraging sponsored data, businesses can enhance mobile engagement across various campaigns, while users benefit from increased access to cellular data through third-party sponsorship. As of January 2018, Aquto operates as a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.

Benditoutiao

Angel Round in 2015
Developer and operator of a mobile news application. The company's news application combines data mining and manual investigation of small cities and towns across the countries, report local news and discover attraction for each city and town, provider users with a variety of information for local life.

Easemob

Series B in 2015
EaseMob Technologies is a PaaS-based platform that allows developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services to their apps by providing open API and SDK packages. It offers full support for Android, iOS, and web platforms. Easemob Technologies was founded by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma in 2013 and is based in Beijing, China.

Adored

Seed Round in 2015
Adored, Inc. is a loyalty experience platform that offers a mobile application designed for restaurants, bars, coffee shops, ski resorts, and various attractions. The app utilizes iBeacon indoor location technology to automatically reward customers, enhancing their experiences and encouraging repeat visits. By fostering relationships between businesses and their loyal customers, Adored aims to influence casual visitors and attract new clientele. The application, available on both Apple iOS and Android devices, has been downloaded over 10,000 times and is active in numerous locations. Founded in 2014 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, Adored focuses on building brand loyalty and increasing the lifetime value of customers through innovative rewards and engaging experiences.

Juzi Entertainment

Series A in 2015
Beijing Juzi Culture Media Co., Ltd. is a company based in Beijing, China, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at young audiences. The company's primary focus is on providing information related to entertainment, film and television, fashion, makeup, and lifestyle. Its applications are designed to deliver news and updates in these areas, allowing users to stay informed about current trends and cultural happenings. Through its offerings, Juzi Entertainment connects users with a diverse range of content, enhancing their engagement with the entertainment and fashion industries.

Maka

Seed Round in 2015
Developer of a H5 digital marketing tool intended to simplify the process of creating mobile websites. The company's H5 digital marketing tool allows users to create and customize HTML5 pages with features such as event invitations, product introduction, recruitment information, travel notes and many other features, enabling businesses to easily create their own websites without knowledge of website programming.

PayRange

Series A in 2015
PayRange Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile payment solutions for automated retail, particularly in vending machines, laundries, and amusement devices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, PayRange offers a device called BluKey, which can be easily installed in machines to enable mobile payment via Bluetooth. The installation process requires no tools and can be completed in under a minute, making it accessible for operators. The system consists of low-cost hardware, a free mobile application, and back-end services that facilitate seamless payment processing. Designed to simplify transactions for consumers, the PayRange platform allows users to make payments using their smartphones while ensuring that credit card processing is managed by a PCI compliant provider.

Juzi Entertainment

Angel Round in 2015
Beijing Juzi Culture Media Co., Ltd. is a company based in Beijing, China, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at young audiences. The company's primary focus is on providing information related to entertainment, film and television, fashion, makeup, and lifestyle. Its applications are designed to deliver news and updates in these areas, allowing users to stay informed about current trends and cultural happenings. Through its offerings, Juzi Entertainment connects users with a diverse range of content, enhancing their engagement with the entertainment and fashion industries.

Mofang

Series A in 2015
Mofang.com is a mobile gaming media platform based in Chaoyang, China, founded in 2012. The platform focuses on various aspects of mobile gaming, including online games for both Apple and Android devices. Mofang.com aims to enhance user experience by developing a personalized push mechanism for mobile games, allowing users to receive tailored content. Additionally, the company seeks to integrate user-generated content to create cross-platform information products and services, thereby expanding its reach and engagement within the mobile gaming community.

Adelphic

Series B in 2014
Adelphic, Inc. is a mobile and cross-channel programmatic advertising platform that facilitates connections between brands and their audiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a suite of tools including a campaign management portal for non-technical users to plan and optimize advertising campaigns, and Audience Cube, which analyzes extensive data to create custom audience segments. Its platform is designed to enhance consumer engagement by delivering real-time insights and maximizing the effectiveness of mobile advertising efforts. Adelphic caters to agencies, brands, and large media buyers, focusing on delivering nuanced profiles of consumers by overcoming traditional user identification limitations across digital devices. As of 2017, Adelphic operates as a subsidiary of Viant Technology Inc.

Comicool

Series A in 2014
Comicool is a reading platform taht provides innovative mobile phone-specific color strip comics.

Easemob

Series A in 2014
EaseMob Technologies is a PaaS-based platform that allows developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services to their apps by providing open API and SDK packages. It offers full support for Android, iOS, and web platforms. Easemob Technologies was founded by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma in 2013 and is based in Beijing, China.

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.

Vargo

Angel Round in 2014
Vargo (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. operates as an Internet company, which provides mobile data secure transmission and storage solutions to its users. It offers security system, which includes software and hardware products such as Vargo Kaifan 2, Vargo Zhuo Yue 2, 24 inch i5/i7 programmer, 24 inch i3 business office, 34 inch one machine, Vargo box, Mobile phone, Mobile Power, bluetooth headset, VagoVE102 Rui Feng BI Vargo, Vargo wireless keyboard; and Zhuo Yue os, and Kai Fan os. It also offers cloud and after sale services. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Easemob

Seed Round in 2014
EaseMob Technologies is a PaaS-based platform that allows developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services to their apps by providing open API and SDK packages. It offers full support for Android, iOS, and web platforms. Easemob Technologies was founded by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma in 2013 and is based in Beijing, China.

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.

8868

Series A in 2013
8868 Transaction Platform is an e-commerce platform designed to provide transaction services for cell phone games, including comprehensive businesses such as online game account transactions, game currency transactions, and consignment guarantees. 8868 Transaction Platform meets players’ needs for offline transactions, guaranteeing that cheaters stay away from players, and combating account disposal of stolen accounts by thieves. On 8868, each transaction individually corresponds with its own game data, and therefore there is proof of all transactions, which is preferable to mere screenshots or chatting records. In addition, the whole process of transaction is monitored by the system, which ensures its safety.

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.

Mofang

Seed Round in 2013
Mofang.com is a mobile gaming media platform based in Chaoyang, China, founded in 2012. The platform focuses on various aspects of mobile gaming, including online games for both Apple and Android devices. Mofang.com aims to enhance user experience by developing a personalized push mechanism for mobile games, allowing users to receive tailored content. Additionally, the company seeks to integrate user-generated content to create cross-platform information products and services, thereby expanding its reach and engagement within the mobile gaming community.

Affirmed Networks

Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

Mswipe

Series A in 2013
Mswipe Technologies Pvt Ltd is an independent mobile point-of-sale (POS) merchant acquirer based in Mumbai, India, with additional offices in several major cities. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on providing card payment processing solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With estimates of 12-15 million SMEs in India, Mswipe aims to bridge the gap between these businesses and mainstream financial services through its innovative mobile POS technology. This technology allows merchants to accept debit and credit card payments using smartphones, tablets, and computers, thereby enhancing their access to digital commerce. Mswipe is dedicated to creating a comprehensive financial services platform that supports the growing merchant community across India, addressing the current limitation where fewer than 500,000 SMEs have POS systems.

1006.tv

Series A in 2013
1006.TV develops mobile games, gaming platforms, and related media, along with media evaluation services and information about these products. It provides mobile game rankings, reviews, news, games, video reviews and other media services. It enables users to find and share more interesting mobile games. 1006.TV also provides mobile product reviews, PC-based gaming versions, and more information and functions. It is a key UGC platform in China. As of June 2014, It has 36 million users and 1.7 million active users. Key features of the platform would be the fusion of expression elements that provides a more realistic gaming experience. It has received funds from ClearVue Partners, Matrix Partners, Sequoia Capital, and other venture firms. 1006.TV was established in September 2009, based in Beijing, China.

iDaily

Angel Round in 2012
Developer of media applications designed to provide people with improved media and technological innovations. The company's media applications are based on iOS platform that covers all aspects of life, efficiency, finance and news, enabling users to read news articles and learn about global art exhibitions, museum activities, jewelries, medications, horoscope, baby diet, gold and silver exchange prices and investment plans.

Adelphic

Series A in 2012
Adelphic, Inc. is a mobile and cross-channel programmatic advertising platform that facilitates connections between brands and their audiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a suite of tools including a campaign management portal for non-technical users to plan and optimize advertising campaigns, and Audience Cube, which analyzes extensive data to create custom audience segments. Its platform is designed to enhance consumer engagement by delivering real-time insights and maximizing the effectiveness of mobile advertising efforts. Adelphic caters to agencies, brands, and large media buyers, focusing on delivering nuanced profiles of consumers by overcoming traditional user identification limitations across digital devices. As of 2017, Adelphic operates as a subsidiary of Viant Technology Inc.

Affirmed Networks

Series B in 2012
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

Skyfire Labs

Series D in 2012
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software's Network Solutions division following its acquisition in 2013, specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience for operators and consumers alike. Its key product, the Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, enables bandwidth savings for wireless operators by optimizing image delivery on mobile devices, thereby improving the efficiency of cell tower utilization. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that provides access to rich web media, further contributing to improved quality of experience (QoE) for users. The division is committed to leveraging cloud computing and network functions virtualization (NFV) to enhance mobile monetization capabilities for operators globally.

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.

Adelphic

Seed Round in 2012
Adelphic, Inc. is a mobile and cross-channel programmatic advertising platform that facilitates connections between brands and their audiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a suite of tools including a campaign management portal for non-technical users to plan and optimize advertising campaigns, and Audience Cube, which analyzes extensive data to create custom audience segments. Its platform is designed to enhance consumer engagement by delivering real-time insights and maximizing the effectiveness of mobile advertising efforts. Adelphic caters to agencies, brands, and large media buyers, focusing on delivering nuanced profiles of consumers by overcoming traditional user identification limitations across digital devices. As of 2017, Adelphic operates as a subsidiary of Viant Technology Inc.

Aquto

Series A in 2012
Aquto Corp is a Boston-based company that provides applications aimed at enhancing consumer access to mobile Internet. Founded in 2012, Aquto offers Kickbit, an application that rewards users with mobile data for engaging in tasks such as watching videos, taking surveys, and shopping. Additionally, the company operates MoVE, a mobile value exchange platform that allows advertisers and developers to reward users with mobile Internet for interacting with ads and offers. Aquto's cloud-based sponsored data platform enables mobile operators to monetize data connectivity, facilitating a system where data acts as a currency to improve user engagement with marketers. By leveraging sponsored data, businesses can enhance mobile engagement across various campaigns, while users benefit from increased access to cellular data through third-party sponsorship. As of January 2018, Aquto operates as a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.

Skyfire Labs

Series C in 2012
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software's Network Solutions division following its acquisition in 2013, specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience for operators and consumers alike. Its key product, the Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, enables bandwidth savings for wireless operators by optimizing image delivery on mobile devices, thereby improving the efficiency of cell tower utilization. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that provides access to rich web media, further contributing to improved quality of experience (QoE) for users. The division is committed to leveraging cloud computing and network functions virtualization (NFV) to enhance mobile monetization capabilities for operators globally.

Mswipe

Seed Round in 2012
Mswipe Technologies Pvt Ltd is an independent mobile point-of-sale (POS) merchant acquirer based in Mumbai, India, with additional offices in several major cities. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on providing card payment processing solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With estimates of 12-15 million SMEs in India, Mswipe aims to bridge the gap between these businesses and mainstream financial services through its innovative mobile POS technology. This technology allows merchants to accept debit and credit card payments using smartphones, tablets, and computers, thereby enhancing their access to digital commerce. Mswipe is dedicated to creating a comprehensive financial services platform that supports the growing merchant community across India, addressing the current limitation where fewer than 500,000 SMEs have POS systems.

FrameHawk

Series B in 2011
Framehawk is a software development company headquartered in downtown San Francisco, California. Their products enable your customers, employees, partners and clients to engage in fully mobile business (with 100% data security and full access management) using the iPad/iPhone, the XOOM/DROID, and any other tablet or smartphone. They allow access to your applications and websites from any mobile device instantly, enabling them to run effectively anywhere there is the barest minimum of a 3G wireless network connection.

Huoli

Series B in 2011
HuoLi focuses on the development and operation of client software for mobile phones. It also focuses on providing solutions for mobile internet users’ communication and other kinds of practical demands. The products are related to wireless internet fields such as business information, mobile, LBS, and mobile payment include Flight Manager, Hotel Manager, MaoPao, Pat, and Link the Screen.

wali

Series B in 2011
Wali is a mobile internet enterprise based in China, comprised of a research team with expertise from leading IT companies such as China Mobile, Nokia, Microsoft, and Kingsoft. The company specializes in the development and maintenance of mobile phone client software, with significant experience in BOSS systems. Its flagship product, ZiFeiTong, is a unique mobile phone bill inquiry and management application in China. This software allows users to query and manage essential information related to their phone services, including bill details, real-time call statistics, balance inquiries, mobile traffic usage, and data on internet packages. ZiFeiTong serves customers of major telecommunications providers, including China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom, across 336 regions, making it a vital tool for users seeking to manage their mobile service effectively.

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.

Adelphic

Seed Round in 2011
Adelphic, Inc. is a mobile and cross-channel programmatic advertising platform that facilitates connections between brands and their audiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a suite of tools including a campaign management portal for non-technical users to plan and optimize advertising campaigns, and Audience Cube, which analyzes extensive data to create custom audience segments. Its platform is designed to enhance consumer engagement by delivering real-time insights and maximizing the effectiveness of mobile advertising efforts. Adelphic caters to agencies, brands, and large media buyers, focusing on delivering nuanced profiles of consumers by overcoming traditional user identification limitations across digital devices. As of 2017, Adelphic operates as a subsidiary of Viant Technology Inc.

MoboTap

Series A in 2011
MoboTap is a mobile technology developer. The company is focused on developing mobile applications and services (mobile cloud computing) based on independent innovative research. MoboTap received ten million of funding in dollars from Sequoia Capital and Matrix Partners. The company was co-funded by many senior and experienced international teams.

ConvenientPower HK

Series B in 2011
ConvenientPower HK Limited specializes in the design and development of wireless power applications tailored for mobile electronics users. The company offers wireless QI charging pads compatible with QI-certified receiver devices, available through retail outlets. Founded in 2006 and located in Shatin, Hong Kong, ConvenientPower HK has established strategic alliances with notable corporations, including Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions Corp and ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Cheetah Mobile

Series A in 2011
Cheetah Mobile is a mobile internet company based in Beijing, China, specializing in the development of mobile applications and internet security software. Founded in 2010, it offers a range of popular applications, such as Clean Master, CM Security, Battery Doctor, and Duba Anti-virus, aimed at enhancing the speed, simplicity, and safety of users' online experiences. In addition to its utility applications, Cheetah Mobile provides platform products like Duba.com, Cheetah browser, game centers, and mobile app stores, creating multiple entry points for user traffic and global content distribution for business partners. The company generates revenue primarily from its internet business segment, which focuses on mobile advertising services and user traffic referral on its platforms. It also offers utility-related services, including advertising and premium memberships, and operates multiple research and development centers across several cities in China.

iApp4Me

Venture Round in 2011
iApp4Me is a Chinese application platform for iOS application recommendation. Affiliated to Shanghai Tiny Network Technology Co., Ltd. , a technology company focused on mobile internet platforms, iAPP4Me is a service that offers app recommendations, through which users can find out what apps their friends have brought. When the users are checking the apps, they can judge whether the software can be used safely or not. They can do this by checking how many and which friends have downloaded these software.

Umeng+

Series A in 2011
Umeng+ is a Beijing-based startup that specializes in mobile application analytics solutions, catering primarily to mobile development teams and individual developers in China. The company offers a range of services, including mobile statistics for applications, websites, and mini programs, aimed at enhancing developers' understanding of user needs and promoting their products effectively. Founded through the merger of Umeng, CNZZ, and Diyuanxin in 2016, Umeng+ boasts a professional team of over 90 experts with backgrounds from leading IT companies like Google, Baidu, Sohu, and Samsung. Through its comprehensive analytics tools and services, Umeng+ supports developers in optimizing their applications and driving user engagement.

1006.tv

Angel Round in 2011
1006.TV develops mobile games, gaming platforms, and related media, along with media evaluation services and information about these products. It provides mobile game rankings, reviews, news, games, video reviews and other media services. It enables users to find and share more interesting mobile games. 1006.TV also provides mobile product reviews, PC-based gaming versions, and more information and functions. It is a key UGC platform in China. As of June 2014, It has 36 million users and 1.7 million active users. Key features of the platform would be the fusion of expression elements that provides a more realistic gaming experience. It has received funds from ClearVue Partners, Matrix Partners, Sequoia Capital, and other venture firms. 1006.TV was established in September 2009, based in Beijing, China.
Shanghai Muhe Network Technology (上海慕和网络) is focused on the operation and development of games. It has developed mobile games, web games and other various types of game products, such as “Moka Fantasy” and “Tap Three Kingdoms”. Shanghai Muhe Network Technology has many online games for multiplayers and they can be operated on platforms including PC, APPLE iOS, Google Android and Microsoft WP7. It was also listed among the TOP 50 in the world rankings.

Affirmed Networks

Series A in 2010
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

Zong

Series A in 2010
Zong, the leading mobile payment service used by online gaming and social networking web sites, converts shoppers into buyers at rates up to 10 times greater than traditional payment methods. Zong leverages direct connections with mobile network operators around the world to provide a secure payment solution with unrivaled connectivity and service quality. Zong is the mobile payment provider for Facebook Credits and also works with hundreds of leading destination websites and mobile applications including Gaia Online, IMVU and Playdom. Reaching over 3.2 billion mobile users, Zong provides localized payment capabilities in close to 50 countries in 21 languages. Zong is the only mobile payments platform that combines the high conversion rates of carrier billing with the low costs and flexibility of payment card networks. In 2011, Zong announced the first one-click mobile payment solution for the Android platform so developers could integrate payment options into their applications. The new payment solution creates a seamless experience for users who can now make a purchase within an application with just one click; no registration or log-in is required. The Zong platform automatically verifies the user, bills their mobile phone account and returns them to their application or game without delay. In 2009, Zong processed mobile payments for over 10 million unique users worldwide. In October 2009 Zong released Zong+ which combines the high conversion rates of mobile payments with the low costs of payment card networks. Zong+ received the Frost+Sullivan Best Practices Award for product innovation and was dubbed a "potential Paypal killer" by TechCrunch. In early 2010 Zong was spun off from Switzerland-based [Echovox](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/echovox). Echovox shareholders received shares in Zong, a U.S. corporation. Zong is backed by Advent Venture Partners, Newbury Ventures and Matrix Partners.

Skyfire Labs

Series B in 2009
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software's Network Solutions division following its acquisition in 2013, specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience for operators and consumers alike. Its key product, the Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, enables bandwidth savings for wireless operators by optimizing image delivery on mobile devices, thereby improving the efficiency of cell tower utilization. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that provides access to rich web media, further contributing to improved quality of experience (QoE) for users. The division is committed to leveraging cloud computing and network functions virtualization (NFV) to enhance mobile monetization capabilities for operators globally.

ConvenientPower HK

Series A in 2009
ConvenientPower HK Limited specializes in the design and development of wireless power applications tailored for mobile electronics users. The company offers wireless QI charging pads compatible with QI-certified receiver devices, available through retail outlets. Founded in 2006 and located in Shatin, Hong Kong, ConvenientPower HK has established strategic alliances with notable corporations, including Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions Corp and ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Skyfire Labs

Series B in 2008
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software's Network Solutions division following its acquisition in 2013, specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience for operators and consumers alike. Its key product, the Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, enables bandwidth savings for wireless operators by optimizing image delivery on mobile devices, thereby improving the efficiency of cell tower utilization. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that provides access to rich web media, further contributing to improved quality of experience (QoE) for users. The division is committed to leveraging cloud computing and network functions virtualization (NFV) to enhance mobile monetization capabilities for operators globally.

Envio Networks

Series B in 2008
envIO networks, inc. provides a platform that enables social marketing of mobile content. The envIOWorks platform brings users of both mobile and social networks an interactive experience that accelerates content discovery and drives increased use of premium mobile content.

Buzzwire

Series B in 2007
Buzzwire is a Denver based mobile startup that streams multimedia content (mostly podcasts) to your mobile phone. There are a variety of mobile podcasting services out there Podlinez and Fonpods (deadpool) are two we've covered. However, these services have emphasized backwards compatibility by playing podcasts on specific phone numbers. Instead, Buzzwire relies on your dataplan, playing lists of media through your mobile browser. Creation and management of these play lists can be handled through their (somewhat ugly) website on your desktop browser. You can either add in content from their library of exiting podcasts to lists or upload your own. It works well on my iPhone, playing audio and video through the Quicktime player.

Buzzwire

Series A in 2007
Buzzwire is a Denver based mobile startup that streams multimedia content (mostly podcasts) to your mobile phone. There are a variety of mobile podcasting services out there Podlinez and Fonpods (deadpool) are two we've covered. However, these services have emphasized backwards compatibility by playing podcasts on specific phone numbers. Instead, Buzzwire relies on your dataplan, playing lists of media through your mobile browser. Creation and management of these play lists can be handled through their (somewhat ugly) website on your desktop browser. You can either add in content from their library of exiting podcasts to lists or upload your own. It works well on my iPhone, playing audio and video through the Quicktime player.

Skyfire Labs

Series A in 2007
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software's Network Solutions division following its acquisition in 2013, specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience for operators and consumers alike. Its key product, the Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, enables bandwidth savings for wireless operators by optimizing image delivery on mobile devices, thereby improving the efficiency of cell tower utilization. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that provides access to rich web media, further contributing to improved quality of experience (QoE) for users. The division is committed to leveraging cloud computing and network functions virtualization (NFV) to enhance mobile monetization capabilities for operators globally.

Airvana

Venture Round in 2002
Airvana, Inc. specializes in small cell solutions designed for communication applications, particularly in enhancing mobile broadband services. The company provides 4G LTE and 3G small cell systems aimed at improving voice coverage, data performance, and network capacity. Its product offerings include enterprise LTE small cells, such as the OneCell cloud RAN system, as well as consumer and small office 3G small cells. Additionally, Airvana develops small cell management and self-organizing network systems to support large-scale deployments. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Airvana has development centers in both Chelmsford and Bengaluru, India. The company has established strategic partnerships with major industry players to enhance its technology and market presence. As of 2015, Airvana operates as a subsidiary of CommScope Holding Company, Inc.

Winphoria Networks

Series B in 2001
Winphoria Networks focuses on the development of mobile networking products. Winphoria Networks is acquired by Motorola Solutions. Winphoria Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

Winphoria Networks

Series A in 2000
Winphoria Networks focuses on the development of mobile networking products. Winphoria Networks is acquired by Motorola Solutions. Winphoria Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
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