Matrix Partners, established in 1977, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on early-stage and early-growth investments, partnering with entrepreneurs to build significant, industry-leading companies. With a global perspective and local expertise, Matrix combines the insights of former entrepreneurs and experienced investors to guide its portfolio companies. The firm has a proven track record, having invested in over 500 companies, with 50 going public and 75 achieving profitable M&A exits. Notable investments include Baidu, Apple, and Oculus. Matrix invests across various sectors, including applied AI, B2B SaaS, digital health, and sustainable-defined hardware.
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Ben Altshuler
Partner
Timothy Barrows
General Partner
Diana Kimball Berlin
Partner
Phyllis Doherty
Administrative Partner
Paul Ferri
Co-Founder
Wan Haoji
Partner
Kun Qian
Managing Director
Stan Reiss
General Partner
Brian Ru
Venture Partner
Bo Shao
Founding Managing Partner
Paul Sherer
Venture Partner
David Skok
General Partner
David Su
Founding Managing Partner
Ilya Sukhar
Partner
Sun Linghao
Managing Partner
Tong Ti
Vice President
Kevin Xiong
Partner
Eric YU
Director
Past deals in iOS
Waldo
Series A in 2022
Waldo is a developer of mobile application testing software designed to simplify the testing process for iOS and Android applications. The company's platform allows mobile application teams to create, test, and visualize user flows in a single tool, facilitating the delivery of a consistent and high-quality user experience. By recording tests and replaying them against new application versions, Waldo helps developers identify and resolve issues efficiently, ultimately enabling faster product releases with fewer bugs. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Waldo also has a development office in Paris, France.
Canopy
Seed Round in 2018
Canopy uses on-device machine learning to discover sights, sounds, and stories to inspire your life. The company is taking a new approach to personalized discovery. One that doesn’t require knowing every action you take or every preference you have. Your personal data stays on your phone, in your hands. Canopy doesn’t see your personal information or track your behavior. The company's app looks at things you like—songs you’ve played, places you’ve explored, articles you’ve read and loved—and makes a summary of your tastes. This vector can’t be reverse engineered to identify you or your personal preferences. Most importantly, nothing but this unidentifiable summary leaves your phone. Canopy uses this anonymized summary, along with other anonymized summaries, as a roadmap to find content you’ll enjoy. We then share these picks back to you in your app each day.
Easemob
Series C in 2017
Easemob Technologies is a Beijing-based company that specializes in providing a PaaS platform for software developers. Founded in 2013 by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma, the company enables developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services into their applications. Easemob offers open API and SDK packages that support Android, iOS, and web platforms, allowing for seamless incorporation of mobile messaging capabilities into various apps. By focusing on enterprise-level solutions, Easemob aims to enhance communication features for developers and their users.
VerSe Innovation
Series D in 2016
VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.
Kiwi Information Technology Co.,Ltd.
Angel Round in 2016
Kiwi Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a software development company based in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in creating innovative software solutions for the filming, construction, rescue, and sports industries. Its key products include Mesh, a coordinate platform that integrates the use of cameras and UAVs to facilitate collaboration among users, and White, an application that transforms images into postcards, allowing users to share their stories visually. Both products are available on iOS and Android app stores, catering to a diverse range of clients and enhancing their operational capabilities.
Raven Tech
Series A in 2016
Raven Tech, Inc. is a technology company based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing independent app prototypes and innovative projects, focusing on artificial intelligence, big data, and next-generation operating systems. Raven Tech offers a range of creative tools, including Logonator for logo creation, Convertor for transforming images into triangular pixel grids, and Vinput, which utilizes webcam input to create real-time pixelated visuals. Additional offerings include Asky, which interprets abstract ideas through text embedded in triangles, and Tribrush for designing icons and patterns. The company also provides Mojifest, a package of animated symbols for communication, and Re:morse, a unique font for encryption. Furthermore, Raven Tech has developed smart home solutions, including the Raven H-1 central control system for smart devices and Flow, an operating system with an AI voice assistant. As of 2017, Raven Tech operates as a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc.
Easemob
Series B in 2015
Easemob Technologies is a Beijing-based company that specializes in providing a PaaS platform for software developers. Founded in 2013 by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma, the company enables developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services into their applications. Easemob offers open API and SDK packages that support Android, iOS, and web platforms, allowing for seamless incorporation of mobile messaging capabilities into various apps. By focusing on enterprise-level solutions, Easemob aims to enhance communication features for developers and their users.
Adored
Seed Round in 2015
Adored, Inc. is a loyalty experience platform that offers a mobile application designed for restaurants, bars, coffee shops, ski resorts, and various attractions. The app utilizes iBeacon indoor location technology to automatically reward customers, enhancing their experiences and encouraging repeat visits. By fostering relationships between businesses and their loyal customers, Adored aims to influence casual visitors and attract new clientele. The application, available on both Apple iOS and Android devices, has been downloaded over 10,000 times and is active in numerous locations. Founded in 2014 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, Adored focuses on building brand loyalty and increasing the lifetime value of customers through innovative rewards and engaging experiences.
Joist
Series A in 2015
Joist is a mobile application designed for contractors, enabling them to estimate projects, invoice clients, collect payments, and manage their work from their iPhone, iPad, or the web. The platform allows users to create professional estimates and invoices by incorporating company logos and building a list of frequently used items for quick reference. Joist facilitates rapid calculation of estimates, which can be printed or emailed on the spot, and enables conversion of estimates into invoices. Users can also record payments immediately and manage client information efficiently. Additionally, the application supports exporting all data to preferred accounting systems, streamlining financial management for contractors across various industries.
Bee Cave Games
Series A in 2015
Bee Cave Games, Inc. is a developer of social and mobile games based in Austin, Texas, specializing in casino-themed entertainment. Founded in 2012, the company creates connected games for various platforms, including web, Facebook, iOS, and Android devices. Bee Cave Games offers a diverse portfolio that includes over 80 premium slot machine themes and 13 unique Blackjack locations, all designed to support 18 languages. Their products are accessible through popular application stores such as the Facebook App Center, Apple iOS App Store, Google Play Store, and Kindle Fire App Store. The company's focus is on delivering engaging gaming experiences to a global audience.
Raven Tech
Series A in 2015
Raven Tech, Inc. is a technology company based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing independent app prototypes and innovative projects, focusing on artificial intelligence, big data, and next-generation operating systems. Raven Tech offers a range of creative tools, including Logonator for logo creation, Convertor for transforming images into triangular pixel grids, and Vinput, which utilizes webcam input to create real-time pixelated visuals. Additional offerings include Asky, which interprets abstract ideas through text embedded in triangles, and Tribrush for designing icons and patterns. The company also provides Mojifest, a package of animated symbols for communication, and Re:morse, a unique font for encryption. Furthermore, Raven Tech has developed smart home solutions, including the Raven H-1 central control system for smart devices and Flow, an operating system with an AI voice assistant. As of 2017, Raven Tech operates as a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc.
Meteor Software
Series B in 2015
Meteor Development Group Inc. operates Meteor, an open-source JavaScript application platform designed for software developers to create web and mobile applications. The platform provides data hosting capabilities, allowing companies to develop real-time applications utilizing modern API technologies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to simplify the application development process, making it more accessible to a broader audience. Meteor's commitment to enhancing developer experience is reflected in its flexible and remote-first work culture, fostering a collaborative environment among its global team.
textPlus
Venture Round in 2015
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Mofang
Series A in 2015
Mofang is a Chinese mobile gaming media platform that focuses on online games, specifically in the verticals of Apple and Android gaming. The platform aims to enhance user experience by developing a personalized push mechanism for mobile games and integrating user-generated content for cross-platform information products and services. By catering to the interests of game enthusiasts, Mofang provides a comprehensive space for discovering and enjoying various online games.
Tasteful
Series A in 2014
Tasteful, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in developing mobile applications focused on healthy dining options. Founded in 2010, the company offers a platform that allows users to discover healthy dish recommendations from various restaurants in San Francisco. Its flagship application, Paleo Digest, provides daily dining suggestions tailored to promote healthier food choices. Through its innovative approach, Tasteful aims to empower consumers to take informed control of their dietary habits, fostering positive and lasting changes in their health and lifestyle.
Easemob
Series A in 2014
Easemob Technologies is a Beijing-based company that specializes in providing a PaaS platform for software developers. Founded in 2013 by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma, the company enables developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services into their applications. Easemob offers open API and SDK packages that support Android, iOS, and web platforms, allowing for seamless incorporation of mobile messaging capabilities into various apps. By focusing on enterprise-level solutions, Easemob aims to enhance communication features for developers and their users.
Raven Tech
Angel Round in 2014
Raven Tech, Inc. is a technology company based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing independent app prototypes and innovative projects, focusing on artificial intelligence, big data, and next-generation operating systems. Raven Tech offers a range of creative tools, including Logonator for logo creation, Convertor for transforming images into triangular pixel grids, and Vinput, which utilizes webcam input to create real-time pixelated visuals. Additional offerings include Asky, which interprets abstract ideas through text embedded in triangles, and Tribrush for designing icons and patterns. The company also provides Mojifest, a package of animated symbols for communication, and Re:morse, a unique font for encryption. Furthermore, Raven Tech has developed smart home solutions, including the Raven H-1 central control system for smart devices and Flow, an operating system with an AI voice assistant. As of 2017, Raven Tech operates as a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc.
Easemob
Seed Round in 2014
Easemob Technologies is a Beijing-based company that specializes in providing a PaaS platform for software developers. Founded in 2013 by Ji Fang, Jervis Liu, Strong Liu, and Johnson Ma, the company enables developers to integrate instant messaging, voice, and data services into their applications. Easemob offers open API and SDK packages that support Android, iOS, and web platforms, allowing for seamless incorporation of mobile messaging capabilities into various apps. By focusing on enterprise-level solutions, Easemob aims to enhance communication features for developers and their users.
Bee Cave Games
Seed Round in 2014
Bee Cave Games, Inc. is a developer of social and mobile games based in Austin, Texas, specializing in casino-themed entertainment. Founded in 2012, the company creates connected games for various platforms, including web, Facebook, iOS, and Android devices. Bee Cave Games offers a diverse portfolio that includes over 80 premium slot machine themes and 13 unique Blackjack locations, all designed to support 18 languages. Their products are accessible through popular application stores such as the Facebook App Center, Apple iOS App Store, Google Play Store, and Kindle Fire App Store. The company's focus is on delivering engaging gaming experiences to a global audience.
Secret
Seed Round in 2013
Secret offers an online platform that enables users to share their personal secrets with other users anonymously. It owns and operates a mobile application that helps users to share and connect with friends. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Ola
Series B in 2013
Ola operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation for customers and driver partners in India. Its mobile application allows its customers to book a range of cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses. Ola's mobile application allows customers to book city taxi, outstation travel, car rental, and corporate travel services. Its mobile application is available on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal founded Ola on December 1, 2010. It has its headquarters with additional offices in Bengaluru in India.
Mofang
Seed Round in 2013
Mofang is a Chinese mobile gaming media platform that focuses on online games, specifically in the verticals of Apple and Android gaming. The platform aims to enhance user experience by developing a personalized push mechanism for mobile games and integrating user-generated content for cross-platform information products and services. By catering to the interests of game enthusiasts, Mofang provides a comprehensive space for discovering and enjoying various online games.
Pencil Labs
Venture Round in 2013
Pencil Labs is a startup in Boston that created Wyth. Wyth is a calendar + messaging app that helps you make plans, naturally. Use Wyth on your iPhone to message anyone and Wyth will intuitively suggest the dates, times, and places that work for the people you want to see. Wyth gets you, and gets smarter the more you use it.
iDaily
Angel Round in 2012
iDaily is a mobile application development company that creates media applications aimed at enhancing users' access to information and technological innovations. Focusing primarily on the iOS platform, iDaily's applications cover a wide range of topics, including news, finance, art exhibitions, museum activities, jewelry, medications, horoscopes, baby nutrition, and investment plans. By offering these diverse resources, the company enables users to stay informed and make educated decisions across various aspects of their lives.
textPlus
Series D in 2012
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Meteor Software
Series A in 2012
Meteor Development Group Inc. operates Meteor, an open-source JavaScript application platform designed for software developers to create web and mobile applications. The platform provides data hosting capabilities, allowing companies to develop real-time applications utilizing modern API technologies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to simplify the application development process, making it more accessible to a broader audience. Meteor's commitment to enhancing developer experience is reflected in its flexible and remote-first work culture, fostering a collaborative environment among its global team.
FrameHawk
Series B in 2011
Framehawk is a San Francisco-based software development company that specializes in technology linking desktop applications to mobile devices. Its platform allows businesses to deliver applications and websites to mobile devices, ensuring secure access and full data management. By supporting devices such as iPads, iPhones, and various Android tablets and smartphones, Framehawk enables users to engage in mobile business operations efficiently, even with minimal wireless connectivity. The company focuses on providing solutions that facilitate seamless mobile engagement for customers, employees, partners, and clients.
MoboTap
Series A in 2011
MoboTap is a smartphone app developer. They develop mobile applications, mobile cloud computing research, and services. They also develop mobile browsers for android and ios devices.
iApp4Me
Venture Round in 2011
iApp4Me is a Chinese application platform for iOS application recommendation. Affiliated to Shanghai Tiny Network Technology Co., Ltd. , a technology company focused on mobile internet platforms, iAPP4Me is a service that offers app recommendations, through which users can find out what apps their friends have brought. When the users are checking the apps, they can judge whether the software can be used safely or not. They can do this by checking how many and which friends have downloaded these software.
textPlus
Series C in 2011
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Shanghai Muhe Network Technology
Series A in 2011
Shanghai Muhe Network Technology specializes in the development and operation of various types of games, including mobile and web games. The company is known for titles such as "Moka Fantasy" and "Tap Three Kingdoms," and it offers a range of online multiplayer games compatible with platforms like PC, Apple iOS, Google Android, and Microsoft WP7. In addition to developing its own games, Shanghai Muhe Network Technology also publishes outsourced games on a global scale. The company has gained recognition in the gaming industry, having been ranked among the top 50 in the world.
NibiruTech Limited
Series A in 2011
NibiruTech, founded in July 2007, is engaged in iOS application development. Its main products include IslandEmpire, GalaxyEmpire, and KingsEmpire. Galaxy Empire ranked first in North America Apple’s AppStore on April 4, 2013, the best a Chinese-developed app has done in the AppStore. NibiruTech applies advanced concepts and technology to the development and has been invited to publish seven articles on Chinese magazines for programmers. InfoQ, a technology media site interviewed NibiruTech, recognizing the latter’s advanced development concepts.
Koogame
Series A in 2010
Shenzhen KooGame Technologies Co., Ltd. is a mobile game development company based in Shenzhen, China, established in 2003. Initially operating as Microsoft Mobile (Shenzhen) Pocket Studio until 2005, KooGame has created several notable games, including MetalWars, Adventures in Wonder, GNG Heroes, and SangoSlayer. MetalWarsII was notably included as a built-in game for various Nokia S60 phones, while SangoSlayer earned the award for Best Console Game at the SinaGame awards in 2008. The company was officially founded as KooGame in 2009 and continues to focus on developing engaging mobile games for smartphones.
Xageek
Seed Round in 2010
Xi'An Geek Software Technology Co., Ltd. (GeekSoft) is a mobile app publisher that focuses on providing software for Android and iOS systems. At present, GeekSoft has launched two main products, including a free file manager named ""File Expert"" that focuses on the overseas market, and a file sharing app called iShare.
textPlus
Series B in 2009
textPlus, Inc., formerly known as GOGII Inc., provides WiFi-based mobile communication services globally through its textPlus app. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, including smartphones, tablets, and Kindle Fire, the application allows users to make free calls to landlines and mobile numbers. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, California.
Apple
Seed Round in 1977
Apple, established in 1976, is a multinational corporation renowned for designing, manufacturing, and selling a wide array of consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Its product portfolio includes the iconic iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, Apple Watch, AirPods, and a suite of services such as the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple operates a global retail network of Apple Stores and sells its products through various channels, including online, third-party carriers, and resellers. The company is celebrated for its innovative approach, having pioneered the graphical user interface in personal computers and consistently delivering cutting-edge technology. Apple's headquarters are located in Cupertino, California.
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