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Paul Ferri

Investor

Founder at Matrix

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $2M

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233 people in our graph share verified history with Paul — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

John ConnorsunlockedPaul: together at Nike (2011–2013)
×4Paul: together at Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
×5Paul: together at Nike
Paul: together at Reprise

About

Paul Ferri applied an engineer's discipline to venture capital, creating structured risk‑assessment and profit‑sharing models and building a bi‑coastal, operator‑focused firm in 1982 that backs proven tech executives.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Experience

  1. Boats GroupRegional Account Directorcurrent2024 — present
  2. Joseph's TransportationAssistant Director of Operations2023 — 2024
  3. CognismAccount Manager2022 — 2023Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  4. RepriseAccount Executive2022Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  5. SimilarWebAccount Manager2020 — 2022Burlington, MA
  6. CarGurusDealer Relations Account Manager II2018 — 2019Cambridge, MA
  7. CarGurusDealer Relations Account Manager2016 — 2017Cambridge, MA
  8. CarGurusCustomer Success Account Manager2015 — 2016Cambridge, MA
  9. Anheuser-Busch InBevOperations Logistics Supervisor2013 — 2015Medford
  10. NikeOperations Manager2011 — 2013Boston, MA
  11. Macy's EastSales Manager2009 — 2011
  12. University of Massachusetts AmherstBus Operator, Trainer, Dispatcher2006 — 2009

Skills & more

Customer EngagementQuarterly ReviewsCustomer SatisfactionBusiness ReviewsAccount PlanningClient RelationsBusiness Relationship ManagementSales ProcessesSales ProspectingLead QualificationCustomer RetentionProduct Demonstration
+12 moreCross-SellingUpsellingProspectionDiscovery ProcessCold CallingNew Business DevelopmentBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Contract NegotiationRelationship DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingNegotiation

Languages English

From Paul's professional profile.

Colleagues at Matrix

Andrea Black
COO at Matrix Partners
Andrew Verhalen
Investor at Matrix Partners
Antonio Rodriguez
Partner at Matrix Partners
Dana Stalder
Partner at Matrix Partners
David Skok
Investor at Matrix Partners
Diana Berlin
Partner at Matrix Partners
Diana Kimball Berlin
Partner at Matrix
Erin Mauro
CFO at Matrix Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Ferri?
Paul Ferri applied an engineer's discipline to venture capital, creating structured risk‑assessment and profit‑sharing models and building a bi‑coastal, operator‑focused firm in 1982 that backs proven tech executives.
Where does Paul Ferri work?
Paul Ferri is Founder at Matrix.
What does Paul Ferri invest in?
Paul Ferri invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
What check size does Paul Ferri write?
Paul Ferri typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
Where did Paul Ferri go to school?
Paul Ferri studied at Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing).

Same school

Also attended Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst67

Paul ConwayInvestor at Spark CapitalKelly O'KaneInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Dr. Shadi BatahResearch / Founder Relations at Transform Capital ManagementHannah DitmarsAnalyst at Volition CapitalAllyson GallagherAccounting Manager at Volition CapitalAshley HardingOperations Specialist at Volition Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Cognism13

Matt MelymukaCo-Founder & Managing Partner at PeakSpan Capital PartnersTatjana Zabasu MikužManaging Partner at South Central VenturesJames CodlingManaging Partner at Volution VenturesTatjana Zabasu MikuzManaging Partner at South Central VenturesNicholas de VibeSenior Associate at AXA Venture PartnersWanja HumanesCEO at Kickfund

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Also worked at CarGurus5

Yvonne HaoMA Secretary of Economic Development & Founding Pillar at Pillar VCSteve KauferCEO, Tripadvisor & Founding Pillar at Pillar VCDave BlundinManaging Partner at Link VenturesTom CaputoInvestor at G20 VenturesSimon RothmanPartner at Greylock Partners

Also worked at Nike110

Elizabeth PattersonOperating Partner at Sapphire VenturesJohn ConnorsManaging Partner at Ignition PartnersCack WilhelmInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Sean BruichChief Technology Officer at Flare Capital PartnersShalanda ArmstrongManaging Partner at 100Km Ventures LlcArjun AroraInvestor at Streamlined Ventures

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Also worked at Macy's East27

Ranim SelimExecutive Assistant at Lerer HippeauBrian LucksingerDirector, Special Projects / Director, Community Management at GaingelsMary PattonScientific Advisory Board at InnoCom Bio EquitiesMinda BrusseFounding Partner at First Row PartnersCharles C SmithManaging Partner at Joyance PartnersMatt PhimphavongPrincipal at Cultivation Capital

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