Matrix

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.

Ben Altshuler

Partner

Diana Kimball Berlin

Partner

Rahul Chaudhary

Venture Partner

Phyllis Doherty

Administrative Partner

Liza Gurtin

Partner

Wan Haoji

Partner

Patrick Malatack

Partner

Bo Shao

Founding Managing Partner

Paul Sherer Ph.D

Venture Partner

Ilya Sukhar

Partner

Sun Linghao

Managing Partner

Tong Ti

Vice President

Kevin Xiong

Partner

Past deals in Robotics

LeXiang Intelligence

Angel Round in 2024
LeXiang Intelligence is a robotics company that specializes in the development of intelligent consumer-grade robots.

Titanium Robotics Technology

Seed Round in 2024
Titanium Robotics Technology specializing in the development and production of advanced robot hardware and solutions. It focuses on customized services, R&D, and production of robot hardware, aiming to create high-performance, industry standard products, develops lightweight, collaborative robots, humanoid robots, and exoskeletons, leading the supply chain towards lightweight, miniaturization, and ease of use.

Galaxy Bot

Venture Round in 2024
Galaxy Bot is an innovative robotics company that provides intelligent universal service robotic products.

Ronovo Surgical

Series B in 2023
Ronovo Surgical is an emerging medtech company dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgery (MIS) through innovative robotic technology. The company has developed a soft tissue surgery robot platform that utilizes next-generation robotics and advanced digital solutions to enhance surgical precision and efficiency. By focusing on various surgical specialties, Ronovo aims to optimize patient outcomes and improve health economics, particularly within the Chinese medical industry. Their efforts are designed to transform surgical care by delivering more effective and less invasive surgical options.

Ronovo Surgical

Series B in 2022
Ronovo Surgical is an emerging medtech company dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgery (MIS) through innovative robotic technology. The company has developed a soft tissue surgery robot platform that utilizes next-generation robotics and advanced digital solutions to enhance surgical precision and efficiency. By focusing on various surgical specialties, Ronovo aims to optimize patient outcomes and improve health economics, particularly within the Chinese medical industry. Their efforts are designed to transform surgical care by delivering more effective and less invasive surgical options.

Gongye Technology

Series A in 2022
Gongye Technology is a provider of intelligent sorting equipment based on the combination of AI and photoelectricity. As the demand for automation, intelligence, and digitalization grows among resource recycling companies, it has the responsibility to contribute our professional knowledge and continue to lead the inclusive application of global high-end intelligent sorting technology, so that more resource recycling companies can benefit.

Speedbot

Venture Round in 2022
SpeedBot is a developer of vision-guided intelligent robots designed for applications in intelligent production lines, smart factories, and various sectors such as logistics and retail. The company specializes in creating advanced brain-controlled systems that integrate 3D visual perception with flexible robotic control. This technology empowers robots with intelligent vision capabilities, allowing them to identify, move, measure, and manipulate objects with high precision and speed. SpeedBot focuses on delivering low-cost, high-efficiency solutions for complex interactive scenes through its innovative 3D visual algorithms, end-of-line software, and hardware integration, catering to the demands of modern manufacturing and logistics environments.

Unitree Robotics

Series B in 2022
Unitree Robotics, founded in 2016 and based in Hangzhou, China, specializes in the development of innovative robotic solutions tailored for consumer and industrial markets. The company's portfolio features a variety of robots, including Laikago, a four-legged robodog that serves as a research platform for scientists and roboticists. Unitree Robotics aims to advance robotic technology through its diverse range of products, which also includes humanoid robots and advanced perception systems designed for various applications.

HOUMO.AI

Series A in 2022
Houmo.AI is a semiconductor company founded in 2020 by Dr. Wu Qiang, specializing in integrated circuit storage technology tailored for artificial intelligence and high-power computing applications. The company focuses on developing intelligent computing chips that deliver substantial computing power while maintaining low energy consumption, thereby enabling enterprises to create advanced AI-integrated electronics and intelligent robotics products at competitive prices. By leveraging disruptive technologies, Houmo.AI aims to address the growing demand for computing power in the realm of true artificial intelligence, striving to revolutionize the industry with its innovative solutions.

Neptune Robotics

Series A in 2022
Neptune Robotics specializes in the development and manufacture of underwater drones tailored for the maritime industry. These drones are engineered to combat the spread of invasive species in oceanic environments and are equipped with filtration and debris collection systems aimed at cleaning up marine ecosystems. By focusing on waste reduction in oceans, Neptune Robotics contributes to the enhancement of ocean health and sustainability.

RightHand Robotics

Series C in 2022
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.

Trifo

Series C in 2021
Trifo is a technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-powered home robots to enhance everyday living. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, Trifo develops integrated hardware and software systems equipped with advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities. Its robots are capable of autonomously organizing and interacting with home environments by understanding physical, geometric, and semantic elements. Additionally, Trifo provides a Software Development Kit (SDK), allowing users to integrate its products into personal projects. The company's innovative solutions aim to improve household efficiency and ease, continually adapting through advanced artificial intelligence technologies.

HOUMO.AI

Seed Round in 2021
Houmo.AI is a semiconductor company founded in 2020 by Dr. Wu Qiang, specializing in integrated circuit storage technology tailored for artificial intelligence and high-power computing applications. The company focuses on developing intelligent computing chips that deliver substantial computing power while maintaining low energy consumption, thereby enabling enterprises to create advanced AI-integrated electronics and intelligent robotics products at competitive prices. By leveraging disruptive technologies, Houmo.AI aims to address the growing demand for computing power in the realm of true artificial intelligence, striving to revolutionize the industry with its innovative solutions.

Geometrical-Pal

Seed Round in 2021
Geometrical-PAL is a Chinese company focused on advancing autonomous driving technology. It develops both hardware and software products for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) solutions. The company specializes in creating imaging radars, sensors, and ADAS technologies, aiming to provide safe and effective solutions that facilitate the development of autonomous and connected vehicles.

Bito Robotics

Series A in 2021
Bito Robotics is a high-tech company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the design and development of mobile robotic systems. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating intelligent algorithms and solutions for flexible manufacturing and logistics. Bito Robotics aims to enhance productivity in manufacturing and commerce by integrating advanced technologies such as simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and path planning with intelligent hardware. Its offerings include intelligent scheduling systems, multi-machine path planning, real-time robot status monitoring, and motion planning and control solutions. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Bito Robotics seeks to facilitate lean manufacturing through digitization and automation, enabling factories to upgrade their operational capabilities from production scheduling to execution-level automation.

Megarobo

Corporate Round in 2021
Megarobo is an AI and robotics company established in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, China. It specializes in developing collaborative robots and advanced automation solutions tailored for life sciences, clinical diagnosis, and applied chemistry. By focusing on integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into industry applications, Megarobo aims to enhance research efficiency for life science companies and scientific research institutions. The company is dedicated to providing flexible and practical automation products that streamline laboratory services, ultimately driving innovation in the field of scientific research.

Ronovo Surgical

Series A in 2021
Ronovo Surgical is an emerging medtech company dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgery (MIS) through innovative robotic technology. The company has developed a soft tissue surgery robot platform that utilizes next-generation robotics and advanced digital solutions to enhance surgical precision and efficiency. By focusing on various surgical specialties, Ronovo aims to optimize patient outcomes and improve health economics, particularly within the Chinese medical industry. Their efforts are designed to transform surgical care by delivering more effective and less invasive surgical options.

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.

Snapmaker

Series A in 2021
Snapmaker Inc. is a company that specializes in providing an integrated platform for creative production through 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC carving. Founded in 2016 and based in China, Snapmaker offers a modular 3D printer that can transform into a CNC machine or laser cutter, accommodating various creative tasks such as engraving and carving. The all-metal 3D printers are designed for ease of use, making them accessible to beginners while being expandable for more experienced makers. This versatility enables users to engage in affordable and convenient 3D printing, fostering a creative environment for individuals looking to bring their ideas to life.

HOUMO.AI

Seed Round in 2021
Houmo.AI is a semiconductor company founded in 2020 by Dr. Wu Qiang, specializing in integrated circuit storage technology tailored for artificial intelligence and high-power computing applications. The company focuses on developing intelligent computing chips that deliver substantial computing power while maintaining low energy consumption, thereby enabling enterprises to create advanced AI-integrated electronics and intelligent robotics products at competitive prices. By leveraging disruptive technologies, Houmo.AI aims to address the growing demand for computing power in the realm of true artificial intelligence, striving to revolutionize the industry with its innovative solutions.

Megarobo

Series B in 2021
Megarobo is an AI and robotics company established in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, China. It specializes in developing collaborative robots and advanced automation solutions tailored for life sciences, clinical diagnosis, and applied chemistry. By focusing on integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into industry applications, Megarobo aims to enhance research efficiency for life science companies and scientific research institutions. The company is dedicated to providing flexible and practical automation products that streamline laboratory services, ultimately driving innovation in the field of scientific research.

Remebot

Series D in 2020
Remebot is a company focused on the research and development, production, sales, and operation of medical-surgical robots. It specializes in creating navigation and orientation robots specifically designed for neurosurgery. Remebot's primary offerings include neurosurgical robots that assist surgeons in performing minimally invasive procedures, aimed at reducing errors and enhancing efficiency in surgical operations.

Cyclone

Series B in 2020
Cyclone develops and sells robotic process automation products.

Trifo

Series B in 2020
Trifo is a technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-powered home robots to enhance everyday living. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, Trifo develops integrated hardware and software systems equipped with advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities. Its robots are capable of autonomously organizing and interacting with home environments by understanding physical, geometric, and semantic elements. Additionally, Trifo provides a Software Development Kit (SDK), allowing users to integrate its products into personal projects. The company's innovative solutions aim to improve household efficiency and ease, continually adapting through advanced artificial intelligence technologies.

Origin Space

Angel Round in 2019
Origin Space is China's pioneering company focused on the exploration and utilization of space resources. The company aims to develop mineral resources, particularly rare metals, found in near-Earth asteroids. To achieve its long-term objectives, Origin Space employs advanced multi-band space telescopes to observe the characteristic spectra of these asteroids, which aids in determining their mineral compositions and selecting suitable mining targets. The company plans to conduct asteroid landing detection and sampling missions as part of its initial projects. By leveraging its extensive aviation technology expertise, Origin Space seeks to provide data, technology, and commercial solutions for space activities, ultimately promoting sustainable development and alleviating the pressure on Earth's finite resources.

Starship Technologies

Series A in 2019
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

Asensing

Series A in 2019
Guangzhou Asensing Electronics Co., Ltd. specializes in the development of inertial navigation and optoelectronic technology solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Guangzhou, China, the company offers a range of products including vertical gyros, inertial measurement units, attitude heading reference systems, and GPS/INS integrated navigation systems. These products are utilized across various sectors such as aerospace, marine, and industrial applications, serving customers in the fields of aircraft, ships, robots, and somatosensory terminals. In addition to standard offerings, Asensing provides customized solutions, particularly in the areas of UAV platforms and night vision technology. The company's advanced inertial and optoelectronic products enhance dynamic attitude measurement, motion control, and positioning algorithms, contributing to safer and more precise navigation systems.

CTRL-Labs

Venture Round in 2019
CTRL-Labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in non-invasive neural interface technology that transforms human-machine interaction. The company has developed CTRL-kit, a wristband equipped with sensors that captures and translates neural signals into control inputs for digital devices. This innovative platform addresses key challenges in virtual and augmented reality, robotics, productivity, and clinical research by allowing developers to integrate neural control into their applications through an SDK and API. CTRL-Labs aims to establish a new paradigm in human-computer collaboration, positioning itself for future consumer adoption of technology that enables seamless interaction between users and machines. Through its scientific initiatives and partnerships, CTRL-Labs is paving the way for advanced applications of its neural interface technology across various industries.

RightHand Robotics

Series B in 2018
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.

Trifo

Series A in 2018
Trifo is a technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-powered home robots to enhance everyday living. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, Trifo develops integrated hardware and software systems equipped with advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities. Its robots are capable of autonomously organizing and interacting with home environments by understanding physical, geometric, and semantic elements. Additionally, Trifo provides a Software Development Kit (SDK), allowing users to integrate its products into personal projects. The company's innovative solutions aim to improve household efficiency and ease, continually adapting through advanced artificial intelligence technologies.

Starship Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

CTRL-Labs

Series B in 2018
CTRL-Labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in non-invasive neural interface technology that transforms human-machine interaction. The company has developed CTRL-kit, a wristband equipped with sensors that captures and translates neural signals into control inputs for digital devices. This innovative platform addresses key challenges in virtual and augmented reality, robotics, productivity, and clinical research by allowing developers to integrate neural control into their applications through an SDK and API. CTRL-Labs aims to establish a new paradigm in human-computer collaboration, positioning itself for future consumer adoption of technology that enables seamless interaction between users and machines. Through its scientific initiatives and partnerships, CTRL-Labs is paving the way for advanced applications of its neural interface technology across various industries.

Xpeng Motors

Series B in 2018
Xpeng Motors is a Chinese electric vehicle and technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of smart cars. The company emphasizes local market needs and prioritizes consumer experience, integrating advanced autonomous driving features and internet-connected technologies into its vehicles. This approach aims to enhance the overall functionality and appeal of their cars, making them more than just traditional vehicles. Additionally, Xpeng Motors has a subsidiary, Xpeng Robotics, which focuses on developing smart robots as part of its broader mobility ecosystem.

Xpeng Motors

Series A in 2017
Xpeng Motors is a Chinese electric vehicle and technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of smart cars. The company emphasizes local market needs and prioritizes consumer experience, integrating advanced autonomous driving features and internet-connected technologies into its vehicles. This approach aims to enhance the overall functionality and appeal of their cars, making them more than just traditional vehicles. Additionally, Xpeng Motors has a subsidiary, Xpeng Robotics, which focuses on developing smart robots as part of its broader mobility ecosystem.

PerceptIn

Series A in 2017
PerceptIn, Inc. is a visual intelligence company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing hardware and software solutions that enable machines to perceive, interpret, and respond to their environments. The company’s offerings include a robotics vision system that features a visual inertial module for real-time tracking and mapping, achieving centimeter-level accuracy in various applications. PerceptIn serves a diverse clientele, including robot manufacturers, VR/AR device makers, content creators, and gaming companies, focusing on integrating advanced visual intelligence into a wide range of devices, from IoT-grade robots to autonomous vehicles. With additional offices in Shenzhen, China, and a growing team of approximately 30 employees, PerceptIn is actively expanding its technology partnerships and customer base, aiming to enhance efficiencies and create new business opportunities across multiple sectors.

Cobot

Series B in 2017
Wuhan Cobot Technology is a Chinese provider of intelligent robot manipulation systems, specializing in solutions for various industries, including electronics, food, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals. The company develops an industrial robot operating system known as COBOX, which features products such as an unsorted grasping system, a force-controlled polishing system, and a drag teaching system. These innovations aim to lower the costs associated with robotic operations and simplify the integration of robots into enterprise workflows, enhancing efficiency and productivity for its clients.

CTRL-Labs

Series A in 2017
CTRL-Labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in non-invasive neural interface technology that transforms human-machine interaction. The company has developed CTRL-kit, a wristband equipped with sensors that captures and translates neural signals into control inputs for digital devices. This innovative platform addresses key challenges in virtual and augmented reality, robotics, productivity, and clinical research by allowing developers to integrate neural control into their applications through an SDK and API. CTRL-Labs aims to establish a new paradigm in human-computer collaboration, positioning itself for future consumer adoption of technology that enables seamless interaction between users and machines. Through its scientific initiatives and partnerships, CTRL-Labs is paving the way for advanced applications of its neural interface technology across various industries.

Trifo

Series A in 2017
Trifo is a technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-powered home robots to enhance everyday living. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Shenzhen and Beijing, Trifo develops integrated hardware and software systems equipped with advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities. Its robots are capable of autonomously organizing and interacting with home environments by understanding physical, geometric, and semantic elements. Additionally, Trifo provides a Software Development Kit (SDK), allowing users to integrate its products into personal projects. The company's innovative solutions aim to improve household efficiency and ease, continually adapting through advanced artificial intelligence technologies.

RightHand Robotics

Series A in 2017
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.

Cobot

Series A in 2017
Wuhan Cobot Technology is a Chinese provider of intelligent robot manipulation systems, specializing in solutions for various industries, including electronics, food, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals. The company develops an industrial robot operating system known as COBOX, which features products such as an unsorted grasping system, a force-controlled polishing system, and a drag teaching system. These innovations aim to lower the costs associated with robotic operations and simplify the integration of robots into enterprise workflows, enhancing efficiency and productivity for its clients.

Starship Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

Aevena

Seed Round in 2015
Aevena is a company focused on the development of fully autonomous consumer robots that aim to transform daily living through innovative personal robotics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Aevena's robots are designed to be self-flying and incorporate advanced technologies such as sensors, computer vision, and machine learning. These features empower consumers to navigate complex challenges and improve their everyday experiences.

MinuteKey

Venture Round in 2011
MinuteKey is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that has developed the world's first self-service key duplication kiosks. These innovative machines combine advanced robotics, electronics, and software engineering to create a reliable and user-friendly key-cutting experience. Utilizing a proprietary laser imaging system, MinuteKey kiosks accurately identify the type of key and provide real-time updates throughout the duplication process. The founders have invested years in refining this technology, leading to several patents pending that protect their innovations. Today, MinuteKey's kiosks can be found in high-traffic areas of some of the largest retailers across the nation, making key duplication accessible and convenient for consumers.

LeXiang Intelligence

LeXiang Intelligence is a robotics company that specializes in the development of intelligent consumer-grade robots.
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