Matrix Partners

1977

Founded

622

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Matrix Partners is a U.S.-based venture capital firm founded in 1977 by Paul J. Ferri and Warren Hellman. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments across sectors such as software, communications, semiconductors, data storage, internet, and wireless technologies.

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Matrix Partners has a rich history of supporting innovative companies. Notable investments include Apple Inc., JBoss, SanDisk, and VERITAS Software. Over the years, the firm has raised multiple funds, including a $1 billion fund in 2001 and a $600 million fund in 2009.

In 2024, Matrix Partners rebranded its China and India units as MPCi and Z47, respectively, reflecting greater independence for its international operations.

Portfolio Companies

Apple Inc., JBoss, SanDisk, VERITAS Software, Arrowpoint Communications, Digium, PSINet, Silverstream Software, TheLadders.com, Sonus Networks

Gepgraphic Focus

United States, India, China

Key Differentiators

Early-stage focus, Diverse sector expertise, Strong historical performance

Thypical Investment Size

Not specified

Total Funds Raised

$1.6 billion

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Hardware

Software

RetailTech

Big Data & Analytics

CloudTech

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

San Francisco

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States