Matrix Partners

Matrix Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1977 and based in San Francisco that backs early-stage and Series A technology companies across sectors such as artificial intelligence, B2B software, consumer technology, fintech, health tech, infrastructure, and semiconductors. The firm emphasizes practical, founder-centered collaboration, often supporting concepts from idea stage through Series A and taking board seats to help portfolio companies scale. It operates globally, including Matrix Partners China, which focuses on long-term relationships with entrepreneurs in China and has a track record of IPOs and strategic exits. The team combines former founders and experienced investors to bring local execution and global perspective. Notable investments span across the technology landscape, reflecting a history of involvement with companies like FedEx, Apple, Oculus, Canva, Zendesk, HubSpot, Postmates, Fivetran, Sila, and GOAT, illustrating the firm’s ability to support companies from early development to scale.

Ben Altshuler

Partner

Timothy Barrows

General Partner

Diana Kimball Berlin

Partner

Phyllis Doherty

Administrative Partner

Paul Ferri

Investor

Past deals in Photo Software

Umai Technology

Series A in 2021
Umai Technology is a skin image management software firm providing image processing, information acquisition, and clinical diagnosis.

Keniu

Series A in 2009
Keniu is a Beijing-based company that specializes in advanced picture software designed for editing, management, and browsing. Its innovative platform provides users with a range of powerful tools and effects that facilitate professional-quality photo editing, including features for skin enhancement, acne removal, body slimming, scene changes, and watermark removal. Keniu's software also offers a variety of fun applications and hundreds of special effects, allowing users to create visually appealing images akin to those produced by professional photographic studios. Through its user-friendly interface, Keniu aims to empower clients with premium graphic and image services.

Tabblo

Series B in 2006
Tabblo is a custom printing service that enables users to create and share large poster-like designs, called Tabblos, by combining their own photographs with text and graphics. Users can import images from platforms like Flickr or directly from their devices, then arrange them using Tabblo's design tool. The platform facilitates collaborative editing, allowing designers to grant permissions for others to modify their creations while preserving the original template. Tabblo was acquired by HP in 2007.
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