Matrix

Matrix Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1977 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, supporting companies from the ideation phase through Series A funding. Matrix Partners focuses on various sectors, including applied artificial intelligence, B2B SaaS, digital health, fintech, and sustainable hardware. The firm prides itself on building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, leveraging a team of former founders and experienced investors to foster significant, industry-leading companies. With a strong portfolio that includes notable investments like Oculus, Zendesk, and Afterpay, Matrix Partners has contributed to the success of numerous businesses, helping many achieve initial public offerings and profitable mergers and acquisitions. The firm combines local market knowledge with a global perspective, consistently ranking among the top venture firms in terms of returns to its investors.

Ben Altshuler

Partner

Timothy Barrows

General Partner

Diana Kimball Berlin

Partner

Phyllis Doherty

Administrative Partner

Paul Ferri

Co-Founder

Wan Haoji

Partner

Patrick Malatack

General Partner

Harry Man

Partner

Kojo Osei

Partner

Kun Qian

Managing Director

Stan Reiss

General Partner

Brian Ru

Venture Partner

Bo Shao

Founding Managing Partner

David Skok

General Partner

Jared Sleeper

Partner

Dana Stalder

General Partner

David Su

Founding Managing Partner

Ilya Sukhar

General Partner

Sun Linghao

Managing Partner

Tong Ti

Vice President

Andrew Verhalen

General Partner

Huadong Wang

Partner

Kevin Xiong

Partner

Eric YU

Director

Past deals in Smart Cities

Flock Safety

Series F in 2025
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.

U Power

Series B in 2023
U Power is an intelligent electric vehicle company that builds cars for scenarios. It aims to enable scenario owners to define cars through standardized UP super chassis and to achieve Car as a Service. The company is headquartered in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China.

MetaX

Series B in 2022
Muxi is dedicated to providing full-stack GPU chips and heterogeneous computing solutions that can be widely used in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, smart cities, data centers, cloud computing, autonomous driving, digital twins, metaverse, and so on. It builds full-stack GPU chip products, launching MXN series GPUs (Xi Si) for AI reasoning, MXC series GPUs (Xi Yun) for AI training and general computing, and MXG series GPUs (Xi Cai) for graphics rendering, Meet the computing power requirements of data centers for "high energy efficiency" and "high versatility". Mu Xi's products all use independently developed GPU IP, have instruction sets and architectures with completely independent intellectual property rights, and are outfitted with a complete software stack (MACAMACA) compatible with mainstream GPU ecosystems. In September 2020, the company was founded in Shanghai, and it has wholly-owned subsidiaries and R&D centers in Beijing, Nanjing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan.

CYGNUSEMI

Series A in 2022
Cygnus Semi is a semiconductor chip technology company that specializes in developing solutions for 5G Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications. The company focuses on creating advanced connectivity capabilities for smart devices and smart cities. Its products are designed to enhance the performance of electronic devices, allowing manufacturers to integrate high-quality chip technology into their smart products. Through its innovations, Cygnus Semi aims to support the growing demand for enhanced connectivity in various sectors.

Flock Safety

Series E in 2022
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.

Flock Safety

Series D in 2021
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.

MetaX

Seed Round in 2021
Muxi is dedicated to providing full-stack GPU chips and heterogeneous computing solutions that can be widely used in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, smart cities, data centers, cloud computing, autonomous driving, digital twins, metaverse, and so on. It builds full-stack GPU chip products, launching MXN series GPUs (Xi Si) for AI reasoning, MXC series GPUs (Xi Yun) for AI training and general computing, and MXG series GPUs (Xi Cai) for graphics rendering, Meet the computing power requirements of data centers for "high energy efficiency" and "high versatility". Mu Xi's products all use independently developed GPU IP, have instruction sets and architectures with completely independent intellectual property rights, and are outfitted with a complete software stack (MACAMACA) compatible with mainstream GPU ecosystems. In September 2020, the company was founded in Shanghai, and it has wholly-owned subsidiaries and R&D centers in Beijing, Nanjing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan.

Flock Safety

Series C in 2020
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.

Flock Safety

Series B in 2020
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.

Flock Safety

Series A in 2018
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.

Flock Safety

Series A in 2018
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.

Didi

Private Equity Round in 2018
Didi Chuxing is a mobile transportation platform that offers app-based transportation services. The company offers a mobile tech-based mobility option for users across, including taxi-hailing, private car-hailing, Hitch (social ride-sharing), DiDi Chauffeur, DiDi Bus, DiDi Test Drive, DiDi Car Rental, and DiDi Enterprise Solutions. As a practitioner in the sharing economy initiative, DiDi is committed to working with communities and partners to solve transportation, environmental challenges, and employment problems using big data-driven deep-learning algorithms that optimize resource allocation.

Misspao

Angel Round in 2017
Misspao is a Chinese start-up that specializes in the development of fully automated mini fitness rooms, designed for convenience and self-service. Users can easily locate and reserve nearby fitness rooms through a mobile application, gaining access by scanning their smartphones upon arrival. Each mini gymnasium, which accommodates 1 to 2 individuals, is equipped with essential exercise equipment, including a treadmill, along with amenities such as an air cleaner, a solar power supply system, and an Internet-connected TV for entertainment. This innovative approach allows users to exercise at their convenience, promoting a flexible fitness experience.

Sensingtech

Series A in 2017
Beijing Sensing Technology, a hi-tech innovative company dedicating to artificial intelligence, integrates development, production and sale in business. Always striving to make a breakthrough in face recognition technology, the Company aims to build customized industry solutions of artificial intelligence and mega data analysis. Supported by academic resources of Tsinghua University and Beihang University and with talent and technology as the core, deep learning based face recognition technology leads the industry and can be taken advantage of to develop intelligent and comprehensive solutions in intelligent security and safety, intelligent finance, intelligent building, intelligent transportation, intelligent medicine and intelligent community, in order to offer competitive artificial intelligent solutions and services for customers.

ETCP

Series A in 2015
ETCP is a leading brand in the intelligent parking industry, recognized for its innovative approach to parking management. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Beijing, the company operates under the guidance of the Chinese government's smart city initiative, which aims to improve urban public service management. ETCP has established a robust presence with nearly 20 affiliated companies across major cities in China and internationally, employing thousands of individuals. The company specializes in developing a smart parking application that utilizes big data and cloud computing, allowing users to search for and reserve parking spaces in real time, as well as facilitating automatic online payments. With a market value exceeding 4 billion yuan, ETCP continues to shape the future of parking solutions.

Tigo Energy

Series C in 2010
Tigo Energy, Inc. specializes in developing module-level power electronics and module optimizer technology for the solar industry. The company offers solar optimizers and software solutions, including module-level monitoring tools for managing photovoltaic arrays across residential, commercial, and utility sectors. Additionally, Tigo provides communication solutions such as gateways and management units that facilitate communication between optimizers and inverters, as well as interfaces for on-site management of solar components. By enhancing the efficiency and reliability of solar installations, Tigo Energy aims to improve energy yield and reduce operating costs, ultimately resulting in a quicker return on investment for its customers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Campbell, California, with an office in Tuscany, Italy, Tigo Energy operates in multiple regions, including the United States, Europe, Japan, China, Australia, Brazil, and the Middle East, serving a diverse range of markets from residential to governmental sectors.

Tigo Energy

Series B in 2009
Tigo Energy, Inc. specializes in developing module-level power electronics and module optimizer technology for the solar industry. The company offers solar optimizers and software solutions, including module-level monitoring tools for managing photovoltaic arrays across residential, commercial, and utility sectors. Additionally, Tigo provides communication solutions such as gateways and management units that facilitate communication between optimizers and inverters, as well as interfaces for on-site management of solar components. By enhancing the efficiency and reliability of solar installations, Tigo Energy aims to improve energy yield and reduce operating costs, ultimately resulting in a quicker return on investment for its customers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Campbell, California, with an office in Tuscany, Italy, Tigo Energy operates in multiple regions, including the United States, Europe, Japan, China, Australia, Brazil, and the Middle East, serving a diverse range of markets from residential to governmental sectors.

Tigo Energy

Series A in 2008
Tigo Energy, Inc. specializes in developing module-level power electronics and module optimizer technology for the solar industry. The company offers solar optimizers and software solutions, including module-level monitoring tools for managing photovoltaic arrays across residential, commercial, and utility sectors. Additionally, Tigo provides communication solutions such as gateways and management units that facilitate communication between optimizers and inverters, as well as interfaces for on-site management of solar components. By enhancing the efficiency and reliability of solar installations, Tigo Energy aims to improve energy yield and reduce operating costs, ultimately resulting in a quicker return on investment for its customers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Campbell, California, with an office in Tuscany, Italy, Tigo Energy operates in multiple regions, including the United States, Europe, Japan, China, Australia, Brazil, and the Middle East, serving a diverse range of markets from residential to governmental sectors.
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