Matrix Partners

What is Matrix Partners?

Matrix Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1977 with headquarters in San Francisco, California. They focus on backing ambitious entrepreneurs who are seeking to change the world. The firm is characterized by a contrarian and conviction-driven investment approach, primarily in the United States, and places a premium on deep technical expertise and a clear vision of the future.

They engage with startups early, often from idea through Series A, with an investment spectrum ranging from $100,000 to $10,000,000, and a sweet spot around $2,000,000. They cater to a broad range of industries including Software, IT, Media, Business Solutions, FinTech, Retail, Sales, Marketing, A.I., Blockchain, Web Security, Gaming, Analytics, Cloud Services, Developer Tools, Robotics, Investment Management, and Mobile amongst others.

Matrix Partners prides itself on being a close-knit team of former founders and company builders who are not just investors but also mentors to the companies they invest in. The firm's specialties are reflected in their investments in different stages such as Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A.

As of the data available, they manage assets worth $300,000,000. The types of companies they invest in are varied, but they share common traits such as being challengers, contrarians, risk-takers, and status-quo-breakers.

Matrix Partners has a legacy of partnering with industry-changing companies such as Apple, FedEx, Oculus, and Canva. Their current portfolio reflects a diversity in the startup ecosystem, and they highlight their involvement in the growth of companies across a multitude of sectors.

What they say:

We are a venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments.

What we look for: We invest in seed and early-stage companies focusing on computer vision, consumer applications, enterprise solutions, and fintech.