Matrix Partners

Matrix Partners is a U.S.-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1977 by Paul J. Ferri that invests from seed through Series A in technology-driven startups across sectors such as software, AI, cloud infrastructure, B2B services, fintech, and connected hardware. It is headquartered in San Francisco with additional roots in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has a long history of backing foundational tech companies and partnering closely with founders to support product development, talent, and go-to-market execution. Over multiple decades the firm has deployed capital into hundreds of companies globally and collaborates with co-investors to help portfolio teams scale. Matrix’s investment approach emphasizes deep engagement with a relatively concentrated set of early-stage opportunities that address large market opportunities and technical innovation. It also maintains affiliated investment vehicles in other geographies such as India and China under evolved brand structures.