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 Video on Demand

CommonGround-AI

Series A in 2022
CommonGround-AI provides a new 3D video platform.

CommonGround-AI

Seed Round in 2020
CommonGround-AI provides a new 3D video platform.

Whatifi

Seed Round in 2020
Whatifi develops an interactive video-streaming platform that enables users to watch movies together on their phones, making decisions that shape the story's outcome. It combines elements of user-generated filmmaking with high-quality production values.

Eyepetizer

Series A in 2016
Eyepetizer is an online platform that specializes in curating short video content across various genres, including animation, advertising, film and television, sports, creativity, games, and travel. The company delivers a daily selection of five carefully chosen videos to its users, enabling them to explore new topics and ideas. By focusing on diverse content, Eyepetizer aims to create an engaging community that fosters learning and creativity through short-form videos.

VideoIQ

Series C in 2012
VideoIQ, Inc. specializes in the production of intelligent video surveillance systems, offering a range of products including Icvr intelligent IP cameras and encoders equipped with video recording and analytics capabilities. These products integrate advanced video analytics, content-aware storage, and intelligent networking, transforming traditional surveillance into a proactive security solution. VideoIQ serves various sectors, including utilities and infrastructure, industrial settings, transportation, and homeland security, as well as corporate campuses and commercial outdoor spaces. The company targets customers in diverse environments such as water treatment facilities, factories, truck and train terminals, government buildings, and residential areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, VideoIQ distributes its products across the United States and Europe through a network of video surveillance integrators and resellers.

VideoIQ

Series C in 2011
VideoIQ, Inc. specializes in the production of intelligent video surveillance systems, offering a range of products including Icvr intelligent IP cameras and encoders equipped with video recording and analytics capabilities. These products integrate advanced video analytics, content-aware storage, and intelligent networking, transforming traditional surveillance into a proactive security solution. VideoIQ serves various sectors, including utilities and infrastructure, industrial settings, transportation, and homeland security, as well as corporate campuses and commercial outdoor spaces. The company targets customers in diverse environments such as water treatment facilities, factories, truck and train terminals, government buildings, and residential areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, VideoIQ distributes its products across the United States and Europe through a network of video surveillance integrators and resellers.

Storm Player

Series C in 2008
Beijing Storm Technology Co., Ltd. is the developer of a video player called Storm Player. Established in 2006, Storm Technology has strived to provide internet users with high-quality internet video entertainment experiences. It developed the player software Kuree, which quickly developed into one of China’s three biggest player software. In 2007, Kuree merged with the original Storm Video team to set up Beijing Storm Internet Technology Co., Ltd. and became the biggest video solutions provider of China internet video playing. By January 2009, Storm Player was playing over 150 million videos per day for internet users, with around 22 million people using the product every day. The video files played by Storm Player account for 50% of the total videos played on the internet in China, making it the biggest internet video playing platform in China.

VideoIQ

Series B in 2008
VideoIQ, Inc. specializes in the production of intelligent video surveillance systems, offering a range of products including Icvr intelligent IP cameras and encoders equipped with video recording and analytics capabilities. These products integrate advanced video analytics, content-aware storage, and intelligent networking, transforming traditional surveillance into a proactive security solution. VideoIQ serves various sectors, including utilities and infrastructure, industrial settings, transportation, and homeland security, as well as corporate campuses and commercial outdoor spaces. The company targets customers in diverse environments such as water treatment facilities, factories, truck and train terminals, government buildings, and residential areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, VideoIQ distributes its products across the United States and Europe through a network of video surveillance integrators and resellers.

VideoIQ

Series A in 2007
VideoIQ, Inc. specializes in the production of intelligent video surveillance systems, offering a range of products including Icvr intelligent IP cameras and encoders equipped with video recording and analytics capabilities. These products integrate advanced video analytics, content-aware storage, and intelligent networking, transforming traditional surveillance into a proactive security solution. VideoIQ serves various sectors, including utilities and infrastructure, industrial settings, transportation, and homeland security, as well as corporate campuses and commercial outdoor spaces. The company targets customers in diverse environments such as water treatment facilities, factories, truck and train terminals, government buildings, and residential areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, VideoIQ distributes its products across the United States and Europe through a network of video surveillance integrators and resellers.

Arroyo Video Solutions

Series B in 2005
Arroyo Video Solutions is a video on demand company based in the United States that specializes in developing innovative video platforms. These platforms enable operators to deliver a range of video applications effectively. The company was acquired by Cisco Systems on August 21, 2006, further enhancing its capabilities and reach within the video services market. Arroyo Video Solutions plays a significant role in streamlining the delivery of video content, catering to the growing demand for on-demand media services.

Digital Fountain

Series D in 2001
Digital Fountain specializes in software solutions for broadcast and real-time data transport, focusing on the optimization of digital media delivery across various networks. The company's technology addresses the typical constraints faced in digital media distribution, both on private and public networks. By enhancing the efficiency of data transport, Digital Fountain enables its clients to maximize their existing infrastructure investments and pursue new revenue opportunities. Through its innovative approach, the company provides reliable solutions for delivering data and rich media, catering to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.

Digital Fountain

Series C in 2000
Digital Fountain specializes in software solutions for broadcast and real-time data transport, focusing on the optimization of digital media delivery across various networks. The company's technology addresses the typical constraints faced in digital media distribution, both on private and public networks. By enhancing the efficiency of data transport, Digital Fountain enables its clients to maximize their existing infrastructure investments and pursue new revenue opportunities. Through its innovative approach, the company provides reliable solutions for delivering data and rich media, catering to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.
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