Matrix

Matrix Partners is a venture capital firm established in 1977, with offices in San Francisco, Cambridge, Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai, and Bangalore. The firm focuses on seed, early-stage, late-stage, and growth capital investments across various sectors, including software, communications, artificial intelligence, fintech, digital health, and clean technology. With a commitment to building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, Matrix Partners aims to support visionary founders in developing significant, industry-leading companies. The firm has a strong track record, having participated in hundreds of investments, with many of its portfolio companies achieving successful IPOs or profitable mergers and acquisitions. The team at Matrix Partners combines local insights with global expertise, comprising both former entrepreneurs and seasoned investors.

Avnish Bajaj

Founder and Managing Director

Tim Barrows

Partner

Diana Kimball Berlin

Partner

Matthew Brown

Partner

Mollie Carter

Marketing Partner

Heng Deng

Associate

Phyllis Doherty

Administrative Partner

Jingze Feng

Senior Associate

Paul Ferri

Co-Founder

Josh Hannah

General Partner

Leona Hu

Senior Associate

Yuzhou Hu

Associate

Yunqiu Hu

Investment Manager

Jake Jolis

Partner

Zhuyan Li

Vice President

Cui Lin

VP

Zhuang Liu

Director

Patrick Malatack

Partner

Harry Man

Partner

Kojo Osei

Partner

Stan Reiss

Partner

Antonio Rodriguez

Partner

Yibo Shao

Founding Partner

Bo Shao

Founding Managing Partner

David Skok

Partner

Dana Stalder

Partner

Tuong Sing Su

Founding Managing Partner

Ilya Sukhar

Partner

Roger Sun

Director

Andrew Verhalen

Partner

Stella Wang

Director

Bingxing Wang

director

Min Xiao

Partner

Kevin Xiong

Partner

Zhiyun Yu

MD

Ying Zhang

Founding Managing Partner

David Zhang

Founding Managing Partner

Wei Zhou

VP

Joy Zhou

Director

Lingye Zuo

Partner

Past deals in Dental

Lightforce Orthodontics

Series C in 2021
LightForce Orthodontics addresses this problem by applying patented, next-generation manufacturing technology adapted for use in orthodontic treatment by the industry's leading experts. It enables orthodontists to utilize its 3D-printing technology to create custom braces for each individual patient, significantly reducing the number of adjustment visits needed.
Shanghai LinkedCare Information Technology Co., Ltd. develops oral intelligence management software and integrated management system for dental clinics, medical beauty institutions, and health beauty institutions. It provides dental cloud management software solution, including electronic signature, member management, treatment plan, clinic management analysis, chain management, and inventory management solutions and medical beauty cloud management software solutions that offers marketing extension, member management, cashier system, appointment schedule, and management analysis. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Lightforce Orthodontics

Series B in 2020
LightForce Orthodontics addresses this problem by applying patented, next-generation manufacturing technology adapted for use in orthodontic treatment by the industry's leading experts. It enables orthodontists to utilize its 3D-printing technology to create custom braces for each individual patient, significantly reducing the number of adjustment visits needed.

Lightforce Orthodontics

Venture Round in 2018
LightForce Orthodontics addresses this problem by applying patented, next-generation manufacturing technology adapted for use in orthodontic treatment by the industry's leading experts. It enables orthodontists to utilize its 3D-printing technology to create custom braces for each individual patient, significantly reducing the number of adjustment visits needed.

U-dental

Series B in 2017
Shenzhen U-dental Corporation Limited operates a dental care facility in China, providing a wide range of dental services. These include preventative care like cleanings, sealants, digital X-rays, and fluoride treatments, alongside orthodontics such as braces and Invisalign. The clinic also specializes in oral surgery, particularly third molar extractions and dental implants. Pediatric dentistry services are offered, including cosmetic treatments, ceramic onlays, and composite fillings. Additionally, U-dental provides endodontic services like root canals and retreatments, as well as periodontics, which encompass grafts, crown lengthening, and scaling. The company also focuses on specialty training programs in implants and orthodontic care. Founded in 2006, U-dental is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.