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.
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Past deals in Malawi
Ofo
Series C in 2016
Ofo is a station-free bike-sharing platform that operates through a mobile application, addressing the "last mile" transportation challenge by providing an eco-friendly and efficient solution for short-distance travel. The platform connects over 10 million bikes to more than 200 million users across more than 20 countries, facilitating over 32 million daily transactions. Users can easily unlock bikes by scanning a QR code or entering the bike's plate number through the app, allowing them to find and return bikes anytime and anywhere without the need for docking stations. Ofo not only aims to enhance urban mobility but also partners with organizations such as the UN Development Programme to promote sustainability and healthy living. Additionally, Ofo collaborates with the Clara Lionel Foundation to support educational initiatives for schoolgirls in Malawi by providing bikes and scholarships.
Ofo
Series B in 2016
Ofo is a station-free bike-sharing platform that operates through a mobile application, addressing the "last mile" transportation challenge by providing an eco-friendly and efficient solution for short-distance travel. The platform connects over 10 million bikes to more than 200 million users across more than 20 countries, facilitating over 32 million daily transactions. Users can easily unlock bikes by scanning a QR code or entering the bike's plate number through the app, allowing them to find and return bikes anytime and anywhere without the need for docking stations. Ofo not only aims to enhance urban mobility but also partners with organizations such as the UN Development Programme to promote sustainability and healthy living. Additionally, Ofo collaborates with the Clara Lionel Foundation to support educational initiatives for schoolgirls in Malawi by providing bikes and scholarships.
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