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Matter Venture Partners
Venture capitalActively deployingSilicon Valley · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Also known as MATTER VENTURE PARTNERS, LLC
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Matter Venture Partners believes humanity's biggest innovations will increasingly come from HardTech, an area it argues traditional venture capital, tuned for software, has underserved. The firm positions itself to 'take the hard out of HardTech' by pairing deep operational expertise with relationships across industry leaders, aiming to accelerate the path from innovation to scale. It emphasizes company-building support for HardTech founders, particularly in the semiconductor and broader HardTech ecosystems, and highlights a collaboration with TSMC to help catalyze the next generation of startups.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & curatedWhat they invest in
from 21 of 25 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×13Hardware ×10Deep Tech ×7Robotics ×4Semiconductors ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Enterprise Software ×3Cleantech ×2
HQs:United States×18Belgium×1France×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×42 founders×43 founders×14+ founders×1
What their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×11Computer Science ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 14 founders with career history
Carnegie Mellon University ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Rice University ×2University of Michigan ×2
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 52025 · 72024 · 32022 · 22021 · 118 dated
AEye Technologies designs and develops solid-state active lidar sensors and software for autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, robotics, and infrastructure applications including rail, aerospace, defense, and smart transportation.
Dublin, US
Luis C. Dussan(Director)Matthew Fisch(Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer)
Board seatWen Hsieh· per SEC Form D · $40M raise · filed Sep 2021
Ambiq develops ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions and edge AI platforms for IoT and healthcare applications.
AI & Machine LearningIoTSemiconductorsAustin, US
Scott Hanson(Executive Officer, Director)inDennis Sylvester(Director)inFumihide Esaka(CEO)inScott Goodwin(Executive Officer)inJoseph A. Tautges(Director)Paul Rolls(Executive Officer)
Board seatWen Hsieh· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsConductive VenturesKleiner PerkinsMercury FundMichigan Capital NetworkOUP (Osage University Partners)+5 more
Amprius develops and manufactures silicon-anode lithium-ion battery cells that deliver high energy density.
CleantechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsFremont, US
Kang Sun(Executive Officer, Director)Constantin Ionel Stefan(Executive Officer)inSandra Wallach(Executive Officer)inRicardo C. Rodriguez(Chief Financial Officer)inC. Ionel Stefan(Chief Technology Officer)inTom Stepien(Chief Executive Officer & Board Director)in
Board seatWen Hsieh· per SEC Form D · $202M raise · filed Oct 2022
Co-investorsInvestXIPVKleiner PerkinsVantagePoint Capital PartnersForgePoint CybersecurityIPV Capital
Eridu develops networking infrastructure optimized for artificial intelligence workloads.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechHardwareSaratoga, US
Drew Perkins(CEO and founder)inBrian Kinard(Executive Officer)in
BoardJagdeep Singh(Director)Dipender Saluja(Director)Christian Gallagher(Director)
Board seatWen Hsieh· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBosch VenturesCatapult VenturesOUP (Osage University Partners)Socratic PartnersTDK VenturesZelda Ventures+13 more
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OpenLight Photonics develops photonic integrated circuits and systems for data center, telecommunications, and sensing applications.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsGoleta, US
Gregory Fish(Director)Alexander Fang(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Carter(Chief Executive Officer)inJames Dixon(Chief Financial Officer)inVolkan Kaman(Vice President, Operations)inJohn Parker(Senior Director, Engineering)in
Co-investorsCatapult VenturesIceNineSnatched VenturesBosch Ventures
CesiumAstro builds active phased array communications systems and software-defined payloads for space and defense applications, including inter-satellite crosslinks, downlinks, and 5G non-terrestrial network connectivity.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechAustin, US
Shey Sabripour(Executive Officer, Director)inJonathan Hodock(Director)Daniel Sable(Director)
BoardThomas D?Halluin(Director)in
Board seatWen Hsieh· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAssembly VenturesIn-Q-TelInMotion VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsKleiner Perkins+5 more
CrossBar develops ReRAM-based semiconductor technology and secure silicon architectures, including its DARIC secure processing unit that integrates compute, cryptographic acceleration, and ReRAM memory on a single chip.
Crypto & Web3HardwareSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US
George Minassian(Executive Officer, Director)inHagop Nazarian(Executive Officer)inSung Hyun Jo(Founder & CTO)inAnne Dorman(Executive Officer)inMark Davis(CEO)inElaine Wang(CBO)in
Board seatWen Hsieh· per SEC Form D · $5.2M raise · filed Jan 2024
Co-investorsCorrelation VenturesKleiner PerkinsTyche PartnersArtiman VenturesNorthern Light Venture Capital
Dexterity develops AI-powered robotic systems that enable autonomous manipulation and decision-making in unstructured physical environments.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsRedwood City, US
Samir Menon(Co-founder & CEO)inRobert Sun(Co-Founder & Founding Engineer)inKevin Chavez(Co-Founder & Founding Engineer)inBen Varkey Benjamin(Co-Founder & Founding Engineer)inTalbot Morris-Downing(Co-Founder & Founding Engineer)Cuthbert Sun(Co-Founder & Founding Engineer)in
Board seatWen Hsieh· per SEC Form D · $50M raise · filed Jun 2026
Co-investorsBallistic VenturesBlackhorn VenturesKleiner PerkinsLightspeed Venture PartnersObvious VenturesPresidio Ventures+1 more
SpinLaunch develops a kinetic orbital launch system that uses a rotating accelerator to propel satellites into space at ultra-high speeds, reducing fuel and structural requirements compared to traditional rockets.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechLong Beach, US
Jonathan Yaney(Executive Officer, Director)inMatthew Mejia(Executive Officer)inDavid Wrenn(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardKerry Propper(Director)inAntonio Ruiz-Gimenez(Director)in
Board seatWen Hsieh· per SEC Form D · $32M raise · filed Aug 2025
Co-investorsCatapult VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Kleiner PerkinsLauder PartnersLobby CapitalTeam Global+4 more
Anvil provides a composable platform for building physical AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Co-investorsBrainstorm VenturesHumba VenturesSparkLabs TaipeiCiti VenturesFinancial Venture StudioGradient Ventures+1 more
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Biostate AI is a biotech company that develops AI-driven solutions for the life sciences and medical research sectors.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHouston, US
Timothy Kassis(Co-Founder & Head of AI)inAshwin Gopinath(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Zhang(Executive Officer, Director)inEva Miao(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAccelCatapult VenturesGaingelsMana Ventures
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Chip Agents develops autonomous AI systems for chip design, automating ASIC design flows and semiconductor engineering processes.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductorsSanta Barbara, US
William Yang Wang(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmino CapitalB Capital GroupBessemer Venture PartnersScOp Venture CapitalKleiner Perkins
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Dock provides a white-label customer portal platform that enables companies to manage projects, share files, track engagement, and handle renewals in a single collaborative workspace.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsCraft VenturesFive Four VenturesFjor FoundersOperator CollectiveRecall CapitalHearst Ventures+6 more
Dock is a collaborative workspace where users create teams of specialized AI agents that coordinate with one another to carry out departmental work.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Govind Kavaturi(Co-Founder)inMike Molinet(Founder)in
Co-investorsPioneerVela PartnersY CombinatorAmino CapitalHearst VenturesLightbank+7 more
Egis is a leader in coastal zone management and maritime engineering in France and internationally.
CleantechClimate TechConstruction Tech
Co-investorsNovaCapitalGlobal Hands-On VCNeuberger BermanViola Ventures
Kargo uses computer vision hardware ("Towers") installed at warehouse loading docks to capture freight events in real time and turn them into structured data.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
BoardSpencer Foust(Director)in
Co-investorsSozo VenturesActivant CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalB3 CapitalEvolution VC PartnersGood Friends+10 more
LightForce develops generative braces using artificial intelligence and 3D printing technology to create individualized orthodontic appliances tailored to each patient.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US
Alfred Griffin, DMD, PhD(Chief Product Officer / Founder)Dr. Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS(Co-founder)Erica Rogers(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsAlly Bridge GroupAM VenturesDIAMatrixOmega Venture Partners+3 more
Lumafield builds industrial X-ray CT scanning hardware and cloud-connected analysis software that let engineering, R&D, and production teams inspect the interior of manufactured parts for defects and dimensional accuracy.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSan Francisco, US
Eduardo Torrealba(Founder)inAndreas Bastian(Founder)inJonathan Aharon(Founder)inScott Johnston(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundDCVC (Data Collective)G2 Venture PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Kleiner Perkins+7 more
Oura Ring is a wearable smart ring that collects and analyzes 50+ personal health metrics to provide insights on sleep, fitness, and wellness for individual users.
HardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Ashley Colley(Founder)Virpi Tuomivaara(Founder)inTom Hale(CEO)in
Co-investors125 VenturesA-Rod CorpAble PartnersAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBold Capital Partners+32 more
Path Robotics develops AI-powered robotic welding systems that adapt in real-time to part variations, serving manufacturers in heavy industry, critical infrastructure, defense, and energy sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsColumbus, US
Andy Lonsberry(Founder & CEO)Alex Lonsberry(Founder)in
BoardNick Solaro(Director)in
Co-investorsAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalCatapult VenturesDrive CapitalPresidio VenturesTaiwania CapitalXplorer Capital+8 more
Tacta provides custom-built technology solutions to address complex business challenges for enterprise clients.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBrussels, BE
Co-investorsProvectus Capital PartnersAmerica's Frontier FundB CapitalSBVASoftBank GroupSojitz+2 more
Tacta Systems is a robotics company building "Dextrous Intelligence," a control system that lets robots perform delicate, variable, human-like tasks with flexibility and autonomy.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Co-investorsAmerica's Frontier FundB Capital GroupB4 CapitalWoven CapitalKleiner PerkinsSoftBank Group
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Alpha Design AI, Inc.RhodaVolta
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 3
3 IPOsAEye Technologies, Inc.NASDAQ: LIDRAmbiqNYSE: AMBQAmprius, Inc.NYSE: AMPX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Oura · ouraring.com · Jul 15, 2026
Kargo · finance.yahoo.com · Dec 22, 2025
Lumafield · finsmes.com · Nov 20, 2025
Biostate AI · globenewswire.com · May 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Matter Venture Partners made?
- Matter Venture Partners has 25 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 13 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Matter Venture Partners invest at?
- Matter Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Matter Venture Partners focus on?
- Matter Venture Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Robotics, Semiconductors.
- Where is Matter Venture Partners located?
- Matter Venture Partners is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.
- Does Matter Venture Partners lead rounds?
- Matter Venture Partners has led 3 of the 6 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Matter Venture Partners co-invest with?
- Matter Venture Partners most often shares deals with Kleiner Perkins, Catapult Ventures, Tyche Partners, among 98 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 13
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.
Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.
Sozo Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in technology-enabled companies and supports their global expansion, particularly into markets such as Japan.
America's Frontier Fund is a deep tech venture firm that backs founders tackling hard scientific and technological problems in areas of strategic national importance, providing capital and demand-side support such as procurement pathways.
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs founders from Seed through Series F and beyond, emphasizing deep, immersive partnerships with the companies it invests in.
Tiger Global Management operates public equity strategies (long/short, long-focused and crossover) and a private equity business investing in early- through late-stage growth companies across new and existing industries.
Early-stage venture capital firm investing from idea through Series A, led by former founders and company builders who partner with technically-grounded entrepreneurs with clear visions.
Drive Capital is a venture capital firm backing founders across the American Heartland and Midwest, partnering with companies from early idea through IPO.
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
Visionnaire Ventures is a global technology investment firm based in San Francisco that backs visionary entrepreneurs building world-class companies leveraging next-generation and disruptive technologies.
Incite is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage entrepreneurs building companies aimed at social and environmental impact, and also runs philanthropic grant-making and political advocacy initiatives.
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