Matrix Partners, established in 1977, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on early-stage and early-growth investments, partnering with entrepreneurs to build significant, industry-leading companies. With a global perspective and local expertise, Matrix combines the insights of former entrepreneurs and experienced investors to guide its portfolio companies. The firm has a proven track record, having invested in over 500 companies, with 50 going public and 75 achieving profitable M&A exits. Notable investments include Baidu, Apple, and Oculus. Matrix invests across various sectors, including applied AI, B2B SaaS, digital health, and sustainable-defined hardware.
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Ben Altshuler
Partner
Diana Kimball Berlin
Partner
Phyllis Doherty
Administrative Partner
Paul Ferri
Co-Founder
Liza Gurtin
Partner
Wan Haoji
Partner
Patrick Malatack
Partner
Bo Shao
Founding Managing Partner
Paul Sherer
Venture Partner
Ilya Sukhar
Partner
Sun Linghao
Managing Partner
Tong Ti
Vice President
Kevin Xiong
Partner
Past deals in Music
Suno
Series B in 2024
Suno is a music start-up focused on empowering individuals to create their own songs through an innovative generative AI platform. The company provides tools that allow users to generate unique tunes with distinct lyrics by leveraging various genres and vibes, rather than relying on specific artist names. Suno's mission is to facilitate a process of play and exploration in music creation, making it accessible for everyone to rediscover the joy of songwriting.
Suno
Series A in 2023
Suno is a music start-up focused on empowering individuals to create their own songs through an innovative generative AI platform. The company provides tools that allow users to generate unique tunes with distinct lyrics by leveraging various genres and vibes, rather than relying on specific artist names. Suno's mission is to facilitate a process of play and exploration in music creation, making it accessible for everyone to rediscover the joy of songwriting.
Juzi Entertainment
Series B in 2016
The young Zillertal are more than 20 years successfully in the music industry operates and, in recent months also includes Franz Wolf for "JUZI team". As the music scene has changed in recent years and the tasks become more complex, the new company JUZIentertainment was launched.
The Echo Nest
Series D in 2012
The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that offers music services to developers and media companies. The company’s services enable high-scale music platforms to help fans better discover, share, and interact with the music they love. Their customer base reaches over 100 million every month through more than 400 applications and sites powered by The Echo Nest. The Echo Nest was founded by Brian Whitman and Tristan Jehan in July 2005 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.
The Echo Nest
Venture Round in 2010
The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that offers music services to developers and media companies. The company’s services enable high-scale music platforms to help fans better discover, share, and interact with the music they love. Their customer base reaches over 100 million every month through more than 400 applications and sites powered by The Echo Nest. The Echo Nest was founded by Brian Whitman and Tristan Jehan in July 2005 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.
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.
E-mu Systems
Venture Round in 1990
E-mu Systems is a developer and manufacturer of digital audio products tailored for musicians and audio professionals. The company specializes in designing and marketing a diverse range of products, including audio interfaces, software instruments, digital audio systems, performance keyboards, wireless products, and accessories. E-mu Systems aims to provide premium studio-grade audiophile reference headphones that prioritize comfort and flexibility. These headphones feature a lightweight frame and an adjustable leather headband designed for optimal fit, catering to discerning music listeners. The company's products are available through online platforms, local retail stores, and distributors, ensuring accessibility for its target audience.
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