Matrix Partners

Venture Capital Active Cambridge, United States Est. 1977
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
3
in our dataset
Rounds participated
7
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$94.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, Seed, Pre-Seed

About

​Matrix is a U.S.-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1977, with offices in San Francisco and Boston. The firm invests from the idea stage through Series A, focusing on sectors such as applied AI, B2B SaaS, fintech, digital health, semiconductors, and infrastructure. Led by a team of former founders and operators, Matrix has backed companies including Apple, FedEx, Oculus, Canva, and HubSpot. The firm is known for its hands-on approach and long-term commitment to founders with deep technical expertise and bold visions

Portfolio · 3

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software1
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Energy Tech1

Q&A

What is Matrix Partners' investment focus?
Matrix Partners is a U.S.-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests from the idea stage through Series A. They focus on sectors such as applied AI, B2B SaaS, fintech, digital health, semiconductors, and infrastructure.
Which notable companies has Matrix Partners backed?
Matrix Partners has backed companies including Apple, FedEx, Oculus, Canva, and HubSpot.
What is Matrix Partners' approach to working with founders?
Matrix Partners is known for its hands-on approach and long-term commitment to founders with deep technical expertise and bold visions.
Can you provide details on a recent exit for Matrix Partners?
Matrix Partners saw an exit in January 2025 with the acquisition of CommonGround by Apple. Previously, in October 2021, Donde Search was acquired by Shopify for $50.7M.
What are the typical investment stages for Matrix Partners?
Matrix Partners primarily invests in Seed and A Round stages, and also participates in Pre-Seed rounds.
Which sectors have seen the most investment rounds from Matrix Partners?
According to startupim data, Matrix Partners has had 4 investment rounds in Energy Tech, 2 in Media & Entertainment Technologies, and 1 in Business Software.
What is the geographic focus of Matrix Partners?
Matrix Partners is a U.S.-based firm with offices in San Francisco and Boston.
Who are some of the key partners at Matrix Partners and their areas of focus?
Key partners at Matrix Partners include Ilya Sukhar and Kojo Osei, who focus on AI and Infrastructure; David Skok, who focuses on B2B and Infrastructure; and Dana Stalder and Matt Brown, who focus on FinTech and B2B.
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